Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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At Curbivore 2026, Sergio interviews Ryan Green from Gridwise about robotaxis, declining driver utilization in AV-heavy cities, gig worker earnings trends, and the future of flexible work.
Check out Gridwise here: gridwise.io

At Curbivore 2026, Sergio sits down with Ryan Green from Gridwise to discuss one of the biggest questions facing gig workers today:
How are robotaxis and autonomous vehicles already impacting Uber and Lyft drivers? The conversation covers:
-Waymo & robotaxi expansion
-AV impact on drivers
-Uber & Lyft earnings trends
-Declining driver utilization
-Gig economy data insights
-Flexible workforce growth
-AI and automation
-Fractional work trends
-Driver earnings volatility
-The future of gig work

Ryan explains how Gridwise’s data is beginning to show concerning trends in cities with heavy AV activity, including fewer trips per hour and declining earnings for drivers. They also discuss why flexible work is likely to continue growing despite automation and how Gridwise plans to help workers track income, expenses, and opportunities across multiple platforms.

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