Uberland: How Algorithms Are Rewriting the Rules of Work is a book, being released on October 15, 2019, about the gig economy and working for algorithms instead of bosses. Author Alex Rosenblat writes based on her firsthand experience of riding over 5,000 miles with Uber … [Read more...] about Uberland: How Algorithms are Rewriting the Rules of Work
I Got Some iPhone and Android Charging Cords
When I am a rideshare passenger I am always happy to see charging cords dangling into the back for my phone. So when I decided to be a rideshare driver myself I went out and got some iPhone charger cables and Android charger cables for my passengers. Maybe they will … [Read more...] about I Got Some iPhone and Android Charging Cords
Should I Drive More Than Uber and Lyft?
I am driving in Austin, TX, and there was a time when the city booted out Lyft and Uber and then a bunch of alternatives turned up. There was locally created RideAustin, as well as Fare, Fasten, GetMe, and Wings. But my favorite for a while was Arcade City. This literally … [Read more...] about Should I Drive More Than Uber and Lyft?
Phone Holder for Rideshare Drivers with Jeep Wranglers
I drive a Jeep Wrangler and the dashboard doesn't really have great places to put a phone holder, so I typically just use the built-in GPS and stash my phone somewhere else. But now as a rideshare driver, I need to have my phone more accessible to accept rides, rate … [Read more...] about Phone Holder for Rideshare Drivers with Jeep Wranglers
I Got a Pruveeo C2 Dash Cam for Rideshare Driving
When I decided I wanted to drive for Uber and Lyft, I kept coming across articles on the importance of a dashcam for a driver, so I figured I wanted to get one and I went with the Pruveeo C2 Dash Cam. The Pruveeo C2 Dash Cam has features such as infrared night vision and … [Read more...] about I Got a Pruveeo C2 Dash Cam for Rideshare Driving