The Vergecast
DoorDash, Uber Eats... and Tony
Mar 19, 2024
Will Poor, a Verge producer, shares a captivating conversation with Tony Isles, a former Uber Eats driver now advocating for a one-man gig work revolution. They delve into the challenges of food delivery apps and emphasize the need for authenticity in gig work. On the EV front, Andrew Hawkins discusses Rivian’s newly launched vehicles, highlighting their affordable R2 model and the company's struggle to compete with Tesla. Join this intriguing exploration of urban delivery dynamics and the evolving electric vehicle market!
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- Seattle independent delivery worker challenges app-based delivery norms by starting a gig work revolution.
- Rivian focuses on affordable EV production to compete with Tesla, unveiling R2 and R3 SUVs.
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Rivian's Quest for Non-Headphones and Delivery Battle: The Vergecast Highlights
Rivian has found itself on a quest to find non-headphones after ear irritation, exploring options like Meta and Amazon smart glasses and shocks headphones that use bone conduction. The delivery industry landscape is challenged, with a Seattle independent delivery guy gaining viral fame for skipping apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash. Seattle's new pay regulations for gig workers triggered app fees, impacting both consumers and delivery drivers.
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