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Got Kids? You’re the Sort of Customer Uber Eats and DoorDash Want

If you have kids, there’s a good chance that you rely a lot more on gig delivery and ride-hailing services than most people, according to a new report.Families with children are more likely to use a range of gig services more often than people without kids, making them “power users,”…

Uber Focuses on Cheaper Rides, Delivery With New Features

Uber’s newest features could help you spend less on each ride or grocery order — particularly if you use the app frequently.The ride-hailing and delivery app unveiled multiple budget-focused offerings at its annual Go-Get conference, from a tool that finds cheaper groceries to a new kind of shared ride aimed…

Former Uber Driver: Thrill of Claiming Rides Can Take Over

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Justin St. James, a former food delivery and ride-hailing gig worker.The interview has been edited for length and clarity.During COVID was the first time I heard about a family member doing gig work.They made $500 for a week of work, and…

AI in Trucking Logistics: Uber Freight Uses Tech to Optimize Routes

Moving air has become a nuisance for the trucking industry in recent years.A recent industry report estimated that at any given moment, roughly 35% of all trucks on US freeways were empty of goods.For example, a truck driver might secure a load to haul from Long Beach, California, to Chicago,…