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As states begin to loosen Coronavirus restrictions and open back up, Uber is thinking ahead on how to best “restart” their rideshare business. According to CNN Business, Uber executives met last week to discuss new policies for both drivers and riders to help prevent the further spread of Covid-19. 

One such policy is the requirement of face masks to be worn by both drivers and riders. Not only is Uber stating that they are requiring face masks to be worn when within rideshares but they are also developing new technology that will be able to detect if their drivers …

There is no denying that the travel industry was hit very hard when the world started sheltering in place due to Covid-19. Numerous airlines needed government assistance, big hotel chains like Marriott had to enact paycuts and layoffs, and major attractions were forced to shutter up. With no one traveling from place to place, except a few essential workers, rideshare companies have also taken a major hit. Of course, the hardest hit members of the rideshare companies are the drivers. 

Stories of drivers earning only $7 a week compared to their previous weekly income of $400 are numerous. Not only …

Officials have been warning people around the world about the spread of Coronavirus and urging people to stay inside and social distance. A large number of the workforce is now working remotely and strict measures on social gatherings have been put in place. People around the world are frantically rushing to do their best to avoid the virus and stay healthy, all while soluting the nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, etc who put themselves on the front line. However, there is another category of workers who are being entirely overlooked. Gig workers. They’re always on call, interacting with multiple people daily, and …

COVID-19, better known as Coronavirus, is sweeping the world as cases break out just about everywhere. While it is easy to give into the panic of this pandemic, it is important for us all as a collective community to stay calm and understand how we can help. With the lack of tests it is very important for each individual to learn the signs and symptoms of the viral illness in order to protect yourself and others from the spread.

Confirmed cases of Coronavirus have had a wide range of severity. Some are mild, while others are more severe and have …

Startups have always paved the way for new and ingenious ideas for business models. In recent years, startups have been utilizing and experimenting with cooperative business models, meaning workers and even consumers/users are owners in the company. Driver’s Seat isn’t a ride hailing company, but it is designed for ride hailing drivers to know their worth and maximize it in any way they can. 

In an effort to create community and common good, Driver’s Seat is a cooperative, meaning it is driver-owned. They collect and sell mobility data to city agencies to better transportation for all. When the company turns …