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California Supreme Court upholds classification of gig workers as independent contractors
Ride-share companies scored a victory in the California Supreme Court, allowing them to continue classifying gig workers as independent contractors rather than employees. Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and other gig-economy companies invested around $200 million in the passage of Proposition 22, which voters approved in 2020.
Will Shanklin07.25.2024
DoorDash is testing a drone delivery feature in Virginia
DoorDash is partnering up with Wing to test a drone delivery feature. The pilot program started in Virginia and delivers menu items from fast food restaurant Wendy’s.
Lawrence Bonk03.21.2024
Uber, Lyft and DoorDash drivers are striking on February 14
Thousands of rideshare and delivery drivers for Uber, Lyft and DoorDash are planning to hold a demonstration on February 14 to demand fair pay and better security measures, according to Reuters.
Mariella Moon02.13.2024
DoorDash increases NYC delivery fees following new minimum wage rules
The company has started charging users $2 more for deliveries in NYC as a response to the city's new minimum wage law, a spokesperson has confirmed to Business Insider.
Mariella Moon02.02.2024
Uber, Grubhub and DoorDash must pay NYC delivery workers an $18 minimum wage
New York Acting Supreme Court Justice Nicholas Moyne rejected a bid by Uber, DoorDash and Grubhub to block a bill requiring a minimum wage for app-based delivery workers.
Cheyenne MacDonald09.28.2023
Uber, DoorDash and Grubhub sue New York City over $18 minimum-wage law
Uber, DoorDash and Grubhub are suing for an injunction to stop New York City's new $18 minimum wage law for food delivery app workers.
Steve Dent07.07.2023
DoorDash will start offering couriers an hourly rate while they're fulfilling orders
DoorDash says it will offer couriers a guaranteed hourly rate for "active delivery time" as part of a raft of changes to its platform. For each delivery, they can choose between this Earn by Time option or stick with a per-order payment.
Kris Holt06.28.2023
New York City sets an $18 per hour minimum wage for food delivery workers
New York is about to become the first city in the United States to mandate a minimum wage for food delivery workers.
Igor Bonifacic06.12.2023
DoorDash faces lawsuit accusing it of charging iPhone users more for delivery
DoorDash has been charging iPhone users more than Android users for identical deliveries, according to a lawsuit seeking class action status.
Mariella Moon05.20.2023
Starbucks will offer nationwide DoorDash delivery by March
DoorDash and Starbucks will expand their delivery partnership to all 50 US states by March 2023.
Igor Bonifacic01.17.2023
DoorDash can now drop off your packages
DoorDash now picks up your packages from FedEx, UPS and the Postal Service.
Jon Fingas01.04.2023DoorDash is laying off around 1,250 corporate employees
DoorDash CEO Tony Xe said the company was "not as rigorous as we should have been in managing our team growth."
Kris Holt11.30.2022
DoorDash is piloting drone deliveries with Wing in Australia
Users who are included in the trial can order and receive some small items in as little as 15 minutes.
Kris Holt11.08.2022
DoorDash is now delivering purchases from Facebook Marketplace
DoorDash is now delivering Facebook Marketplace purchases within two days.
Jon Fingas08.12.2022DoorDash couriers will need to scan a customer’s ID before delivering alcohol
The aim is to make it harder for under-21s to order and receive booze.
Kris Holt07.20.2022
Big tech's abortion travel policies do nothing for its contractor workforce
Tech companies cannot promise to build the future while vast numbers of their workforces are trapped in 1972.
Avery Ellis06.29.2022
DoorDash adds a cheaper DashPass plan for students
The $5 per month subscription costs half as much as the regular DashPass.
Kris Holt04.11.2022
Dozens of gig workers have been the victims of homicide
Gig Workers Rising found that death benefits are sometimes nonexistent.
Amrita Khalid04.06.2022
Delivery apps are stepping in to help drivers hit by high gas prices
High fuel prices brought on by Russia's war have gig workers feeling the financial strain. Now delivery and ridesharing apps are stepping up to help ease the pinch at the pumps.
Andrew Tarantola03.18.2022
NYC bill would ban grocery apps from promising 15-minute deliveries
A New York City council bill would ban grocery apps from claiming to deliver in 15 minutes — they allegedly aren't safe.
Jon Fingas02.22.2022