The gig economy has grown to include apps from Uber to Instacart. They don't all pay the same. Average hourly pay on the apps varied in 2025, according to data analytics company Gridwise, which ...

SEATTLE — Pay requirements for app-based delivery drivers in Seattle could soon change. A city council committee seeks to revise the controversial gig worker ordinance that's meant to ensure minimum ...

Gig work apps like Uber and DoorDash offer their drivers instant pay options for quick cash deposits. A recent survey shows that speedy deposits are not merely a matter of convenience; they're key to ...

Co-Op Colorado, the employee-owned app designed to compete with Uber and Lyft on a local level, is now active in Denver. Since 2023, the Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center has worked with ...

Some drivers for gig platforms like Uber and DoorDash say it's become harder to make money. But there are few alternatives that offer people the same flexibility and pay. Some drivers have to explore ...

Many gig drivers lured by the flexibility of gig work say the flexibility of their job is often limited. Drivers for Uber and Lyft who rely on the income often find they must drive during high-demand ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...