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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 58 MIN

The Waymo Car Needs A Water Cannon, The Best of the GIG Economy Podcast

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We would love to hear your feedback!We unpack how gig workers get squeezed from every direction, from sudden app deactivations to new fees that punish you for needing your own money sooner. We also trade stories about self-driving car chaos, towing and ticket headaches, and the small habits that keep multi-apping from turning into a mess. • Spark driver deactivated after completing an order, stuck in repeated identity and insurance appeals • Practical advice for escalation, persistence, and not relying on one platform • Gig workers charged a percentage fee to get paid faster, and why that trend is dangerous • Waymo driving glitches, expansion plans, and what happens when the public targets robot cars • Amazon van towing video, parking enforcement, and how quickly “just doing your job” turns costly • Octopus tablet as passive income for rideshare drivers, including real earnings and use cases • Uber service animal notification feature, ADA limits, and why dash cams matter in disputes • Instacart substitution comedy that reflects real customer chat screenshots • Distracted driving laws colliding with delivery apps that require quick taps to accept work • LA wildfire evacuations, rider support, and why independent contractors still have to protect themselves • Multi-apping realities, DoorDash contract violation for late pickup, and what changed in app behavior Support the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast Related: https://gigeconomyshow.com/Download the Audio Podcast: https://thegigeconomypodcast.buzzsprout.com Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an Extra in-depth podcast per month, and an NSFW pre-show https://www.patreon.com/thegigeconpodcastOctopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car! No cost for the driver!https://playoctopus.page.link/HD2FBKJzFqRR35YE9 Your car stinks, use this! https://bit.ly/Driftsents The Gig Economy Podcast Group Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join. https://t.me/joinchat/R42wUR2QGhCi2gBDTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigeconomypodcast?Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c...

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We would love to hear your feedback! We unpack how gig workers get squeezed from every direction, from sudden app deactivations to new fees that punish you for needing your own money sooner. We also trade stories about self-driving car chaos, towing and ticket headaches, and the small habits that keep multi-apping from turning into a mess. • Spark driver deactivated after completing an order, stuck in repeated identity and insurance appeals • Practical advice for escalation, persi...

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