Gig Workers

Uber Driver Races to Secure No. 1 in PYMNTS’ Gig App Ranking
Uber Driver Races to Secure No. 1 in PYMNTS’ Gig App Ranking
September 14, 2023  |  Gig Economy

In this month’s edition of PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Gig Platform Apps, Uber Driver stands out as the frontrunner. To delve deeper into the leading...

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Report: Uber Plans TaskRabbit-Style ‘Chore’ Service
Report: Uber Plans TaskRabbit-Style ‘Chore’ Service
September 11, 2023  |  Gig Economy

Uber is reportedly looking to add odd jobs to its list of services.  The company is developing “Chore,” a service similar to TaskRabbit that would let users hire...

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Stellar Unveils Open Source Disbursement Platform
Stellar Unveils Open Source Disbursement Platform
August 17, 2023  |  Disbursements

Stellar’s disbursement platform, first developed for people in Ukraine, is now open to the world. The blockchain network announced the launch of the open source...

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Half of Zillennials Steer Clear of Gig Work
Half of Zillennials Steer Clear of Gig Work
August 14, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Among younger generations, zillennials prove uniquely hesitant to engage with the connected economy when it comes to work. For PYMNTS’ study “The ConnectedEconomy™ Monthly Series:...

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Moove Raises $76 Million to Provide Financial Services for Mobile Gig Workers
Moove Raises $76 Million to Provide Financial Services for Mobile Gig Workers
August 10, 2023  |  Gig Economy

Moove has secured $76 million in new funding to expand its financial services platform for mobility gig workers. The new funding consists of $28 million in...

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Moves Teams With Astra as Gig Workers Embrace Digital Banking
Moves Teams With Astra as Gig Workers Embrace Digital Banking
July 26, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Gig worker-focused banking app Moves has teamed up with payment platform Astra. The partnership, announced Wednesday (July 26), offers Moves members real-time transfers via Astra’s connection to Visa Direct, Visa’s...

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Experian Enables Consumers to Share Payroll Information for Verification
Experian Enables Consumers to Share Payroll Information for Verification
July 19, 2023  |  Authentication

Experian has expanded its real-time income and employment verification offering. The enhancement enables consumers to provide permissioned access to their payroll accounts and share information...

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Uber Drivers Win Right to Sue Company Over Disputes
Uber Drivers Win Right to Sue Company Over Disputes
July 18, 2023  |  Legal

California’s Supreme Court has handed Uber drivers a victory against the company. The court on Monday (July 17) ruled against the tech giant’s argument that aimed to limit efforts...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Leveraging Instant Payroll to Improve Employee Satisfaction
PYMNTS Intelligence: Leveraging Instant Payroll to Improve Employee Satisfaction
July 14, 2023  |  Digital Payments

The age of the biweekly pay period seems to be drawing to a close, with workers increasingly preferring to receive their wages as they earn...

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