Uber Riders Cancel for Waymo, $175M Restitution for Drivers, Tesla Pays $33/hr Robotaxi Testers | Ep 265
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The gig economy landscape is rapidly transforming with technological advancements and policy changes affecting both drivers and customers alike.
• Waymo autonomous vehicles are gaining popularity in Atlanta, where riders cancel multiple human drivers to secure a driverless experience
• Amazon is eliminating backdoor and side door deliveries by August 2025 to enhance driver safety
• $175 million settlement for rideshare drivers in Massachusetts, guaranteeing $33.48/hour minimum pay for active driving time
• Tesla is offering $33/hour positions for robo-taxi safety coordinators as they expand autonomous vehicle testing
• Amazon is launching its "most significant grocery expansion ever" with same-day fresh food delivery to over 1,000 cities
• Drone delivery is facing economic challenges at $1,350 per delivery compared to $2 for traditional vehicle delivery
• DoorDash is partnering with Ace Pickleball Club as their official delivery platform and championship sponsor
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