gig economy

Lyft Offers Drivers Additional Cash Back Amid Rising Gas Prices

Lyft Offers Drivers Additional Cash Back Amid Rising Gas Prices
Lyft Offers Drivers Additional Cash Back Amid Rising Gas Prices
March 25, 2026  |  Ridesharing

Lyft has announced a 60-day program designed to provide relief to Lyft drivers who are facing rising gas prices. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Gig Economy Becomes New AI Training Ground
Gig Economy Becomes New AI Training Ground
March 20, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

DoorDash on Thursday (March 19) launched a paid task program that redirects its 8 million U.S. delivery couriers toward a new kind of work: generating...

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Welcome to the Transactional Economy
Welcome to the Transactional Economy
March 04, 2026  |  Payroll

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One-Third of Millennials Now Rely on Gig Payments and Tips as Primary Income
One-Third of Millennials Now Rely on Gig Payments and Tips as Primary Income
February 27, 2026  |  Gig Economy

Nearly one-third of millennials depend on transactional payouts from gig work and tips as their main source of income, replacing traditional paychecks with a piecemeal...

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Lyft Draws Big Spenders With Rewards and Partnerships
Lyft Draws Big Spenders With Rewards and Partnerships
February 11, 2026  |  Ridesharing

Partnerships and rewards drove growth at Lyft in the fourth quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Portable Credentials Help Hourly Workers Keep Income Flowing
Portable Credentials Help Hourly Workers Keep Income Flowing
January 26, 2026  |  Connected Economy

PYMNTS Intelligence’s continuing explorations into the Labor Economy reveal that roughly 60 million Americans earn $25 an hour or less, representing 36.5% of total U.S....

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The Labor Economy Becomes the Next Payments Innovation Engine
The Labor Economy Becomes the Next Payments Innovation Engine
January 09, 2026  |  What's Trending

In 2026, the Labor Economy becomes one of the most important sources of economic growth — not despite automation, but because of it. As intelligence...

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New York Sues UPS, Alleging Persistent Underpayment of Seasonal Workers
New York Sues UPS, Alleging Persistent Underpayment of Seasonal Workers
December 15, 2025  |  Shipping

The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) sued UPS Monday (Dec. 15), alleging that the package delivery company “repeatedly and persistently” underpaid...

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Instacart Sues New York City to Block New Grocery Delivery Laws
Instacart Sues New York City to Block New Grocery Delivery Laws
December 02, 2025  |  Delivery

Instacart is suing New York City over the city’s new laws that will govern grocery delivery workers’ pay and tips. Get the Full Story Complete...

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