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Waymo’s robotaxi rides are more expensive than Uber and Lyft rides, but some people are still willing to pay the extra costs, a new study found.Obi, a rideshare price comparison platform, published a study that compared about 90,000 “offer records” — or quoted prices — between March 25 and April…

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’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…

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…