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Gig App Worker RODEO Thursday Night Live
June 18th, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
Tonight we're breaking down the biggest stories impacting rideshare and delivery drivers:
🚨 Uber & Lyft's AI Pricing System
Consumer Reports investigated how Uber and Lyft use AI to determine what passengers pay, why two riders can receive completely different prices for the same trip, and whether "discounts" are always what they appear to be.
🤖 Robotaxi Reality Check
Remember when everyone said we'd have fully autonomous Level 4 robotaxis everywhere by now? We're looking at why much of the industry appears to be walking back expectations, what happened to the timeline, and why some companies seem stuck between Level 2 and Level 3 automation.
🚕 Uber Bringing Robotaxis to Houston
Uber, Lucid, and Nuro are planning a premium robotaxi service launch in Houston. We'll discuss what this means for drivers and whether the business model actually works.
📉 Is DoorDash Overvalued?
Despite impressive revenue growth, some analysts argue DoorDash stock may be priced for perfection. We'll break down the numbers and what they could mean for the future of the platform.
💰 DoorDash Taxes Explained
Drivers constantly ask questions about taxes, deductions, and reporting requirements. We'll review a recent investigation into DoorDash tax issues and what drivers should know.
⚠️ DoorDash Outage Causes Chaos
Thousands of customers and drivers were affected during a major DoorDash system outage. We'll discuss what happened and the growing dependence on app-based delivery networks.
🌎 UN Adopts Gig Worker Standards
A major international development could reshape conversations around worker protections, benefits, and labor rights for gig economy workers around the world.
😂 Food Delivery Robot vs SWAT Team
One of the strangest stories of the week: a delivery robot found itself in the middle of a police SWAT situation. You can't make this stuff up.
🏫 School District Restricts Student Rideshare Use
A new policy limiting student rideshare use raises questions about safety, liability, and the future of rideshare transportation for minors.
Join the conversation live and share your thoughts in the chat.
.:: check out my co-host Shawn ::.
youtube.com/@CORideGuy
#Uber #Lyft #DoorDash #GigEconomy #Rideshare #Robotaxi #DeliveryDriver #UberDriver #LyftDriver #DoorDashDriver #GigWork #AutonomousVehicles
Gig App Worker RODEO Thursday Night Live
June 18th, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
Tonight we're breaking down the biggest stories impacting rideshare and delivery drivers:
🚨 Uber & Lyft's AI Pricing System
Consumer Reports investigated how Uber and Lyft use AI to determine what passengers pay, why two riders can receive completely different prices for the same trip, and whether "discounts" are always what they appear to be.
🤖 Robotaxi Reality Check
Remember when everyone said we'd have fully autonomous Level 4 robotaxis everywhere by now? We're looking at why much of the industry appears to be walking back expectations, what happened to the timeline, and why some companies seem stuck between Level 2 and Level 3 automation.
🚕 Uber Bringing Robotaxis to Houston
Uber, Lucid, and Nuro are planning a premium robotaxi service launch in Houston. We'll discuss what this means for drivers and whether the business model actually works.
📉 Is DoorDash Overvalued?
Despite impressive revenue growth, some analysts argue DoorDash stock may be priced for perfection. We'll break down the numbers and what they could mean for the future of the platform.
💰 DoorDash Taxes Explained
Drivers constantly ask questions about taxes, deductions, and reporting requirements. We'll review a recent investigation into DoorDash tax issues and what drivers should know.
⚠️ DoorDash Outage Causes Chaos
Thousands of customers and drivers were affected during a major DoorDash system outage. We'll discuss what happened and the growing dependence on app-based delivery networks.
🌎 UN Adopts Gig Worker Standards
A major international development could reshape conversations around worker protections, benefits, and labor rights for gig economy workers around the world.
😂 Food Delivery Robot vs SWAT Team
One of the strangest stories of the week: a delivery robot found itself in the middle of a police SWAT situation. You can't make this stuff up.
🏫 School District Restricts Student Rideshare Use
A new policy limiting student rideshare use raises questions about safety, liability, and the future of rideshare transportation for minors.
Join the conversation live and share your thoughts in the chat.
.:: check out my co-host Shawn ::.
youtube.com/@CORideGuy
#Uber #Lyft #DoorDash #GigEconomy #Rideshare #Robotaxi #DeliveryDriver #UberDriver #LyftDriver #DoorDashDriver #GigWork #AutonomousVehicles
