Gig Economy Chaos: Viral Delivery Drama, AI Pricing, Waymo Missteps, and Uber’s Latest Twists | Ep 282
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We go solo and cover a wild delivery sabotage caught on camera, the real risks couriers face, Instacart’s shifting prices, and the future of gig work with AI and city rules. We finish with tipping fights in NYC and why the community keeps drivers sane and safer.
• Larry out for family emergency, community support updates
• Ring-caught pepper spray incident and platform accountability
• Practical safety tactics for deliveries and ride pickups
• Instacart’s dynamic pricing and transparency concerns
• AI shopping assistants and what they mean for apps
• Instacart substitutions, shopper quality and customer friction
• NYC tipping prompts, minimums, and policy fallout
• Capping active drivers to reduce oversaturation
• TikTok algorithms, creator limits and audience reach
• Holiday sign-off and schedule notes
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