News: What is the future of app-based work? Shipt is having a say in it
Last week, our CEO Kristin Sharp, and Board Chairman Mayor Steve Benjamin sat down with William Thornton of AL.com to discuss Shipt’s leadership in the region, and on the future of app-based work across the country. Check out the story here for more information.
Independence Works!
Did you know that on-average, app-based economy workers: Work when they want Work where they want Work for however long they choose Check out our latest Independence Works campaign below!
News: S.F. drops delivery fee cap
This week San Francisco officials endorsed a deal with two of our member companies – GrubHub and DoorDash – on a less restrictive cap on delivery fees. The agreement shows that in our new economic landscape, parties of all political affiliations recognize the essential nature of the app-based industry to the restaurant industry at large. […]
Release: Grubhub Teams Up with PayPal & Visa to Offer Drivers Faster & Easier Access to Payments
We know from workers that some of the things they value most about app-based work are the flexibility and low barriers to entry. Instant cashout is a key component to those factors. That’s why Grubhub released a new feature last month to give drivers easier access to payments. Read more below or here https://prn.to/3OLc3Oa Instant […]
Report: App-Based Industry and Older Americans
We released a report highlighting how app-based companies support older Americans. Older Americans are an integral part of our communities. App-based work provides them with the flexibility to earn money on their terms while continuing to append time with their family or enjoy retirement. Our member companies: DoorDash, Uber, Lyft, Shipt, Instacart, Grubhub, & HopSkipDrive […]
News: An Uber driver says she more than doubled her monthly tips to $2,600 after swapping her Toyota
Sustainability is a core priority for Flex and our members. That’s why we’re so excited to share the real-world impact of our member, Uber’s, Tesla rental program. Not only is it a critical step towards zero-emissions mobility, but it’s helping workers beat the prices at the pump. Read more about how this driver doubled her […]
United Way launches partnership with DoorDash to serve neighbors in need
COLORADO SPRINGS — This week, Pikes Peak United Way announced the launch of the Ride United Last Mile Delivery (RULMD) program. The program is made possible by a partnership with DoorDash’s Project DASH, and will provide home delivery of food and essential supplies to those in need. The partnership hopes the program will serve as […]
Op-ed: Food delivery apps helped my restaurant survive, thrive
Many restaurants would not be where they are today without the help from delivery apps, and the cost of doing business with them is a small price to pay for what the restaurateurs get in return. Terri Evans, owner of Windy City Ribs & Whiskey discusses how their business weathered the pandemic storm by leaning […]
Fortune op-ed: The monthly jobs report doesn’t capture all work. This is the data we should collect
In recent years, we’ve seen a dramatic shift in how Americans are engaging with work, with more people opting for self-employment even amidst a global pandemic. Despite this rise in entrepreneurship and supplemental work being done around full-time obligations and employment, quantifying and understanding the economic realities of these so-called “gig workers” remains elusive. That’s […]
FLEX PRAISES HOUSE PASSAGE OF ADDITIONAL COVID RELIEF FUNDING FOR RESTAURANTS
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives voted to provide $42 billion in funding for the Small Business Administration’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). The financial assistance provided by the RRF is a lifeline for thousands of bars and restaurants that have faced significant challenges throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “America’s app-based rideshare and delivery network […]
