The reality of California’s Proposition 22, the “gig” economy, and app based workers rights.

Justin La Plante

Hits: 438Currently in California, a proposition is set to be voted on this November 3rd which could change the course of labor rights through out the United States. *New Law proposed in California seeks to eliminate Employment AND Independent Contracting rights of GIG workers. *GIG/APP companies UBER, LYFT and DOORDASH raise over $180 MILLION dollars in lobbying funds to promote Proposition 22. *If passed, Proposition 22 would create a new Indentured labor class that could spread to other US states. Proposition 22 was introduced as a measure to change the…

Editorial, boldly going where to many sell-outs have gone before, in a galaxy to close to home. Patrick Stewart and Mark Hamill prove that every hero has their price.

Justin La Plante

Hits: 175I had noticed the ads three days ago but tried my best to ignore them. Patrick Stweart and mark Hamill, advertising Uber Eats with plucky, basement and frat house dweller delivery favorites and parlor games between rough one liners in a dingy warehouse backdrop. So much grit and grime to strengthen the narrative that this delivery service will save you from mediocrity. I was already reeling from the Death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the monumental political nightmare that Donald Trump has created in it’s wake. These kinds of…

Lyft offers free rides to sexual assault victims. Rideshare companies Uber & Lyft continue to allow drivers without real background checks. Identity thefts, falsified accounts and Sexual assaults continue.

Justin La Plante

-Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft continue to falsify safety and vetting claims.

-Lyft offers free rides to sexual assaults amid record sexual assaults committed by Lyft drivers.

PSA: Ride Safe HEALTHY home delivery service/ COVID-19 / Safe & Healthy delivery options for community needs / Volunteer service. Madison, WI / Dane, CO Wisconsin

Justin La Plante

Hits: 280Residents of Madison, WI and select areas of Dane, CO Wisconsin United States ONLY (currently, more areas may be added later.) *this post will be updated regularly* Dispatch and Ride Dispatch during COVID-19 Pandemic. *NOT a 24/HOUR service currently* This service will currently operate from 6am to 5:30pm Monday through Saturday until the 5th of April or longer depending on availability and needs. If you need delivery services, use THIS LINK: Ride Safe Ordering page:https://ridesafeworld.com/ride-safe-orders-dispatch During the COVID-19 Pandemic Ride Safe offers this dispatch and ordering service for delivery…

Interview with Lee Ward, ALPHA, Sheffield, COVID-19 in the UK, effects on the industry, Uber, transportation, government response (video)

Justin La Plante

Hits: 176Interview with Lee Ward Administrator of ALPHA transportation co-op in Sheffield, UK and Driver of Sheffield city Taxi. -Situation in the UK/Sheffield, compensation to drivers, treatment by government, political dynamics and sides -UK regulators and structure -Behavior of uber and their drivers in the UK, Uber’s UK TOS/contracting -Run through of sanitation and procedure questions

LIVECASTS (3-21-2020) World Wide Call-in Ride Safe PSA, COVID-19 prevention measures, AVOID INSTACART, POSTMATES, UBER, LYFT, DOORDASH, GRUBHUB, EATSTREET, and other ‘gig’ app companies for deliveries.

Justin La Plante

((((WARNING))))
*Drivers working for INSTACART, POSTMATES, UBER, LYFT and other ‘gig’ app companies ARE NOT following recommended safety and health advisory when conducting services.

Ride Safe, COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS public advisory, *RIDESHARES UBER & LYFT NOT SAFE!* Traditional Taxis, Bus, Limo and AP shuttles continue too obey advisories and following safe procedures.

Justin La Plante

Hits: 303*Rideshare TNC companies Uber and Lyft continue to avoid responsible action during the COVID-19 pandemic. *Ride safe has received regular updates from traditional Taxi, Bus, Limo and Shuttle providers indicating that their model of commercial transportation reamins safer, healthier and insured by comparison to Rideshare TNC services. *Ride Safe advises commuters and travelers to avoid Rideshare TNC services. *Taxi, Limo, Bus and Shuttle operators continue to maintain driver health checks by dispatch staff, regular monitored cleaning of vehicles, onboard sanitizer supplies onboard each vehicle, fully insured services, live monitor…