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Rideshare Rodeo Podcast
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A weekly podcast focusing on the gig-economy news, interviews, insights, stories from the road, and much more! Covering everything ’Rideshare’ and ’Delivery’ via on-demand apps (Uber, Lyft, Doordash, Grubhub, Instacart, UberEats, and all other gig worker platforms). From gig app workers to company CEO’s, everyone passes through the Rideshare Rodeo podcast. Find us on all social media platforms & daily gig-economy news via RideshareRodeo.com. Podcast drops weekly on Tuesday & Friday. Tuesday is the original Ridehsare Rodeo podcast. Friday podcast is the weekly gig discussion with a great panel. Subscribe to Rideshare Rodeo podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
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#560 | Seattle Pushing Union Cap On Rideshare Drivers
Mar 2401:02:22Tap to summarizeRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 560) March 23rd, 2026 Seattle, first city to cap drivers on platform City of Brotherly Love HATES delivery robots Doordash, Uber, Instacart, Lyft STOCKS ALL Falling Rideshare Rodeo Brand & Podcast: https://linktr.ee/RideshareRodeo
Transcribe →#559 | eVTOL: Vertical Take Off Landing when, where, and how
Mar 2001:37:29Tap to summarizeGig App Worker RODEO Podcast (episode 559) March 19th, 2026 Topics: Doordash "LATE" metric problem was created by the platform itself Uber's NEW $1.25billion write off Vertical Take Off Landing (VTOL) when, where, and how Rideshare Rodeo Brand & Podcast: https://linktr.ee/RideshareRodeo
Transcribe →#558 | Gig App Platforms Portable Benefits, ID Theft Lawsuits, Illegal Accounts
Mar 1701:06:47Tap to summarizeRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 558) March 16th, 2026 Rideshare Rodeo Brand & Podcast: https://linktr.ee/RideshareRodeo
Transcribe →#557 | Uber Eats Raises Platform Cost To Struggling Restaurant Partners
Mar 1301:22:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the podcast, we dive into the future of delivery, the economics of food apps, and new platforms trying to reshape the industry. First, we break down the rise of next-generation delivery robots — including a new robot with arms capable of opening doors and completing deliveries more autonomously. What does this mean for last-mile logistics, restaurants, and gig workers? And how close are we to a world where robots handle the majority of deliveries? Then we discuss a big shift in the delivery platform landscape: Uber Eats increasing fees for some restaurants. The company is raising commission rates in certain pricing tiers (with some going from 15% to 20% and others up to 25%) while also charging additional fees tied to its Uber One subscription customers. For many independent restaurants already operating on tight margins, even a few percentage points can significantly impact profitability. We also explore alternative models that aim to give restaurants and shoppers more control, including: Dumpling — a platform that enables independent personal shoppers to run their own grocery delivery businesses. Prept Vacations — a service designed to help travelers maintain their health and fitness routines while on vacation. Topics covered in this episode: The rise of delivery robots with arms 🤖 Automation vs. human labor in last-mile logistics Why Uber Eats is raising delivery fees for restaurants The real economics of third-party delivery platforms New startups trying to disrupt the delivery and service space Links discussed in the episode: Delivery robot with arms: https://moderndelivery.substack.com/p/meet-the-delivery-robot-with-arms Dumpling: https://www.dumpling.us/ Prept Vacations: https://www.preptvacations.com/ Uber Eats fee changes: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/technology/uber-eats-raising-delivery-fees-some-restaurants If you’re interested in the future of delivery, food tech, robotics, and the creator economy around logistics, this episode is packed with insights. Like, subscribe, and share if you enjoy conversations about the future of commerce, automation, and startups.
Transcribe →#556 | DoorDash: Fraud, Manipulation, and Lies
Mar 1002:00:43Tap to summarizeRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 556) March 12th, 2026 This weeks topics: Doordash and Uber in 2026 Importance of Transparency Good vs. Bad Legislation Illegal Accounts Rideshare Rodeo Brand & Podcast: https://linktr.ee/RideshareRodeo
Transcribe →#555 | Joby Aviation, Uber, Product Liability, Dumpling, and Prept Vacations
Mar 601:39:59Tap to summarizeRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 555) March 5th, 2026 THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE with Shawn (Colorado Rideshare Guy), this week we got into: Prept Vacation Opportunities Dumpling Boss App Joby and Uber team up 4th time now to announce launch of VTOL (vertical take off landing) which is nowhere near reality LYFT, are they headed for Bankruptcy Rideshare Rodeo Brand & Podcast: https://linktr.ee/RideshareRodeo
Transcribe →#489 | 13 minutes of gig news, in 13 minutes or less
Aug 19Tap to summarizeRideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 489) Last five weeks of 13 minutes of gig news (drops weekly every Saturday): Independent Contractor Is A Privilege IF APPLIED CORRECTLY (July 12th) DOORDASH Boycotts, Strikes, and Unions OH MY!! (July 26th) California Gig App Workers Welcome To W2 Employment (August 2nd) Uber California Unionization Could END Gig Work (August 9th) DOORDASH vs. EVERYONE: customers, drivers, and restaurant partners (August 16th) Rideshare Rodeo Brand & Podcast: https://linktr.ee/RideshareRodeo
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