Excellent reporting, as usual. One thought: the WA state bill attempts to recreate the economic outcome of unionization (greater bargaining power -> higher compensation) but does not give drivers a "voice" (or self-determination) over the the rules of the platform. This has been a constant demand from Uber and Lyft when dealing with organized labor: economic concessions are possible, but not the structure or administration of the service. Given that Uber/Lyft retain control over the distribution of work, discipline/discharge, and conditions to improve one's earnings, it will be interesting to see if workers continue to seek collective representation to address these other issues.
Excellent news, analysis, and links. Two comments, neither meant to be serious. First, if you're going to cover micromobility (scooters) as well as macro (Ubers), please include the only pogo stick sharing firm I know of: https://cangoroo.tech/ . (Ya gotta admit, a company slogan that is "Jump into the Future" is brilliant!) Second, re scooters in the Florida waterways: I always assumed this was due to eco-warriors trying to build up reefs for the mussels and clams. ... I may have been misinformed.
Excellent reporting, as usual. One thought: the WA state bill attempts to recreate the economic outcome of unionization (greater bargaining power -> higher compensation) but does not give drivers a "voice" (or self-determination) over the the rules of the platform. This has been a constant demand from Uber and Lyft when dealing with organized labor: economic concessions are possible, but not the structure or administration of the service. Given that Uber/Lyft retain control over the distribution of work, discipline/discharge, and conditions to improve one's earnings, it will be interesting to see if workers continue to seek collective representation to address these other issues.
3.14 for a pizza slice? Because it's from a "pizza pi"?
Excellent news, analysis, and links. Two comments, neither meant to be serious. First, if you're going to cover micromobility (scooters) as well as macro (Ubers), please include the only pogo stick sharing firm I know of: https://cangoroo.tech/ . (Ya gotta admit, a company slogan that is "Jump into the Future" is brilliant!) Second, re scooters in the Florida waterways: I always assumed this was due to eco-warriors trying to build up reefs for the mussels and clams. ... I may have been misinformed.