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Gridwise

  • Jun 22, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 25m AVG DURATION
  • 29 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Gridwise Rideshare

Is it better to LEASE OR BUY for delivery gigs?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 25:44


Special guest hosts from Hyrecar walk us through the in's and out's of car leasing for gig work. You can find out more about them here https://www.hyrecar.com/ This podcast is also available on your favorite podcast platform here: https://anchor.fm/s/109d1128/podcast/rss Join 105,000 rideshare & delivery drivers and get the Gridwise app for FREE at the link below: https://gridwise.onelink.me/VAhl/73a78241

Amazon Wants to be the next Uber

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 31:29


Amazon is trying to buy Zoox an autonomous vehicle company to better enable them to break into the future rideshare space. What does this mean for rideshare drivers and much more on Gridwise podcast episode 32 with Brandon & J. This podcast is also available on your favorite podcast platform here: https://anchor.fm/s/109d1128/podcast/rss Join 105,000 rideshare & delivery drivers and get the Gridwise app for FREE at the link below: https://gridwise.onelink.me/VAhl/73a78241

This company is doing FREE Steam Cleaning to help during COVID19

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 14:51


Drivewhip started inviting rideshare drivers to their Sanitation Stations in the DC area where they professionally steam clean your car. We wanted to share their story on what they are doing to help drivers during this pandemic. Please give them some web traffic here at https://www.drivewhip.com/ This podcast is also available on your favorite podcast platform here: https://anchor.fm/s/109d1128/podcast/rss Join 105,000 rideshare & delivery drivers and get the Gridwise app for FREE at the link below: https://gridwise.onelink.me/VAhl/73a78241

Lyft Layoffs & Instacart BOTS (You can't afford to miss this episode) #28

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 25:28


Lyft lays off 17% of its entire corporate workforce. Instacart has a major bot problem. And we asked 1000 Gridwise drivers what did they wish they knew at the very start. All on this week's podcast episode 28.... still season 1...still on lockdown. Also available on your favorite podcast platform here: https://anchor.fm/s/109d1128/podcast/rss Join 105,000 rideshare & delivery drivers and get the Gridwise app for FREE at the link below: https://gridwise.onelink.me/VAhl/73a78241

Rideshare Drivers Can Apply for Paycheck Protection Program PPP #27

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 16:57


Did you know that the CARES act provisions Pay Check Protection Loans for independent contractors? Watch today's podcast to learn more about this coronavirus relief measure so you can be prepared when it next opens up. Join 105,000 rideshare & delivery drivers for FREE on the Gridwise app below https://gridwise.onelink.me/VAhl/73a78241

Uber & Lyft pivot to last mile package shipping delivery #26

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 33:12


What do you think about these new Uber & Lyft delivery services that are not related to food delivery? We are talking about Amazon-style parcel delivery. Are you making anything with this change?

We spoke to real lawyers about all things rideshare

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 32:32


Special thanks to our guest host Bryant from Legal Rideshare!

Will the CARES ACT make UBER drivers employees?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 32:43


Brandon and J talk about our most recent driver survey on delivery driving, more CARES act, and much more.

UBER CEO Asks Trump to Help Drivers!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 31:34


Dara actually called out Trump to not leave drivers in behind during the coronavirus crisis and other topics on Gridwise's rideshare weekly episode 22! Here is a link on Dara's message: https://www.axios.com/uber-ceo-trump-economic-stimulus-0ad76e27-a2cf-4fdb-ad24-8235dc326f91.html Lyft partners with students and seniors for meal delivery: https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/22/lyft-to-offer-medical-supply-and-meal-delivery-during-coronavirus-pandemic/

Can Uber drivers stay financially stable during the coronavirus pandemic?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 24:56


Let us know what those of us who depend on rideshare income can do during this shutdown! We are actively looking for more ways to help drivers. Look for this on the next podcast! Check out our more detailed blog on how things you should do right now to stay financially stable: https://gridwise.io/how-rideshare-drivers-can-stay-financially-stable-amid-covid-19 We surveyed rideshare passengers about the virus: https://gridwise.io/how-are-rideshare-passengers-reacting-to-coronavirus Also on youtube https://youtu.be/sEj1VJeNsHg

Are rideshare drivers earning MORE amidst the coronavirus situation?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 23:55


We have an exciting discussion about Coronavirus and what it's doing to the rideshare industry. Are you prepared? Find out in Gridwise Rideshare podcast #20 with hosts Brandon & J. Also available on your favorite podcast platform here: Check out our BLOG where we SURVEY 873 drivers about COVID-19: https://gridwise.io/here-is-everything-rideshare-uber-lyft-drivers-need-to-know-about-coronavirus

Uber vs Lyft which is better Gridwise Podcast #19

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 32:02


Brandon and J are back with another full episode on all things rideshare in Gridwise podcast #19. As promised here are all the links mentioned in this episode. Brandon & J drive Uber Eats: https://youtu.be/oRfY91CLJ0M https://youtu.be/xhfsY_OIc1c Get the Gridwise app for free: https://gridwise.onelink.me/VAhl/ytpat

Uber lost 1.1 Billion Dollars in 3 MONTHS (Also Brandon and J get Podcast Mics)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 38:55


Gridwise rideshare videocast #17, Brandon and J dropped some serious dough to up the audio experience for you! Watch and delightfully listen to Uber's Quarterly report as well as a plethora of other rideshare news! California drivers are now able to set their own surge multipliers. This and much more on this week's podcast 15 with Brandon and J. Please check out our Youtube for full video versions of this podcast: Fired CEO: https://thegrio.com/2020/02/05/white-ceo-caught-on-camera-calling-black-uber-driver-a-fking-ner-and-is-fired/ https://www.reddit.com/r/uberdrivers/comments/ezf3nt/uber_driver_using_my_identity/ FREE Download Gridwise here: https://gridwise.onelink.me/VAhl/ytpat Also available in real podcast audio form! RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/109d1128/podcast/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5cNP4KfCiibAVAZFZ5Acxk Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDlkMTEyOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Lyft Is Firing 90 Employees & Other Interesting Rideshare Topics

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 15:57


Lyft is rumored to laying off 90 of its full-time employees. Let's talk about this and much more in podcast 16 with Brandon and J.

UBER now allows drivers to set their own rates! Podcast #15

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 32:59


California drivers are now able to set their own surge multipliers. This and much more on this week's podcast 15 with Brandon and J. Please check out our Youtube for full video versions of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPFcfk07SrsfK6IFzwfQbXQ

5 TAX MISTAKES Uber drivers make with special guest Keeper Tax CEO Paul K (2020 update)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 17:36


Keeper Tax CEO Paul K. joins us as a special guest in this week's Gridwise educational podcast. 5 common misconceptions that rideshare drivers make about TAXES. Make sure to subscribe to our channel as we will be featuring more industry experts! Also while you're at it reading this... Download Gridwise here: https://gridwise.onelink.me/VAhl/ytpat Check out keepertax here: https://www.keepertax.com/

Uber drivers made this much in 2019 (real earnings data from 10,000 drivers)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 21:35


We analyzed the anonymous data from 10,000 (yes...thousand) uber & lyft drivers across 32 cities in the united states. See all the earnings metrics here https://gridwise.io/how-much-do-rideshare-drivers-make

Uber Sues the State of California for AB5 Podcast #12

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 25:36


Check out trending topics this week with Brandon and J in episode 12.

Uber driver doing good deed gets smeared all over facebook by misunderstood passenger

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 28:52


Do passengers have too many rights? Catch Brandon and J talk about all the latest rideshare industry news this week!

You can email Uber CEO Dara and get a response?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 30:59


A driver took matters into his own hands and emailed Dara directly to resolve a dispute that was going nowhere in Uber support land.

California Uber drivers now see destination and fare upfront!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 14:45


Gridwise Rideshare Podcast #9 California Uber drivers now see destination and fare upfront! Brandon and J talk about this sweeping change to Uber's driver policy in response to what it means to be an Independent Contractor under California's new AB5 Resolution. Gridwise analyzes rideshare earnings data from over 80,000 drivers across 32 cities to discover the best times to drive! Be sure to find us on your favorite PODCAST APP! https://anchor.fm/gridwise

Gridwise Rideshare Podcast #8: PSA Another Phishing Scam, Juno shuts down, with special guest SARAH

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 22:21


Please welcome our 1st podcast guest co host Sarah Gridwise's software engineer for a special show on Juno, a new Uber scam, and many other things!

Gridwise Rideshare Podcast #7: We asked Uber passengers these questions

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 20:04


We surveyed a ton of drivers and passengers. Here is what we found out! 60% of drivers don't want to be employees. Passengers don't take freebies. Lots of drivers still give out water and gum. Watch the whole video for the whole list! Make sure to let us know what topics you would like to see in the future. Also subscribe to the channel, be apart of the Gridwise Gang

Gridwise Rideshare Podcast #6: Paying Uber drivers 120% more

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 23:53


Welcome back to another episode where Brandon and J talk about the Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act. The new Uber/Lyft/DoorDash sponsored bill answering California's AB5. What does this mean for you? https://mashable.com/article/lyft-uber-asking-drivers-not-to-talk.amp https://protectdriversandservices.com/#facts https://www.forbes.com/sites/ronshevlin/2019/11/04/a-peek-into-ubers-fintech-strategy-a-conversation-with-peter-hazlehurst-head-of-uber-money/#7b693d7512f4 https://www.businessinsider.com/uber-third-quarter-earnings-losses-ridership-eats-delivery-2019-11 https://www.forbes.com/sites/ronshevlin/2019/11/04/a-peek-into-ubers-fintech-strategy-a-conversation-with-peter-hazlehurst-head-of-uber-money/#790d037812f4

Gridwise's rideshare weekly #5: We asked 500 current Uber drivers their thoughts on CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 26:42


Let's talk industry news and Uber trends in this weeks episode back at it with Brandon and Gridwise J (well actually just Brandon this time). This episode we're talking about if Uber drivers approve of Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, a new Chicago Rideshare tax, and other industry news that YOU need to know about. Don't be shy, leave your opinions in the comments sections below!

Gridwise's rideshare weekly #4: UBER PETS ?!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 11:18


Let's talk about Uber's new PETS opt on, bonus conspiracies, and trending topics in rideshare! Make sure to leave your comments below!

Gridwise's rideshare weekly #3: Uber wants to become the Amazon of mobility - Our Thoughts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 21:54


Let's talk industry news and Uber trends in this weeks episode back at it with Brandon and Gridwise J. Don't be shy, leave your opinions in the comments sections below.

Gridwise's rideshare weekly #2: PSA - These are the UBER & LYFT SCAMS you need to know today!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 21:10


Don't fall for this new scam going around Uber drivers! Safeguard your hard earned cash and never give out insta pay detail to callers claiming to be Uber or Lyft support! Let us know what you want to talk about in the next episode! Also we will answer your questions live!

Gridwise's rideshare weekly #1: How will AB5 Affect Me?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 36:15


Brandon and J talk about trending news and interesting topics for all things rideshare! Join us every week especially if you are stuck waiting in the airport TNC lot. Submit your questions, and suggestions in the comments below! See you next week.

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