We would love to hear your feedback!Two hosts dig into a volatile week for gig workers: Lyft’s tipping transparency test and retreat, baffling low-pay offers, Waymo crowding, and a pilot for AI police patrols. We trade driver stories, weigh the ethics of automation, and share what actually helps you earn.Gig News Ep 273• Lyft testing tip history visibility and quick reversal• tipping culture fatigue and generational differences• extremely low-paying delivery requests and driver strategies• Waymo traffic jam stunt and AV behavior on crowded streets• AI police cruiser pilot in Miami and surveillance concerns• Uber driver faces felony after baby mix-up and shared responsibility• heat maps, surges, and practical driver tools that matter• Robocar ownership model via Lyft and Tensor partnership• community support on Telegram and weekly Patreon aftershowJoin our Telegram group to connect with drivers nationwideJoin the Patreon for ad-free shows, a weekly aftershow at 8:10 p.m. Eastern, and a seven-day free trialPlease follow us on TikTok and YouTube so we can stream with better tools“Join the Patreon, and you might even be able to get on the show”PodMatchPodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For InterviewsSupport the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio podcast Newsletter Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car! No cost for the driver! Want to earn more and stay safe? Download Maxymo Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an Extra in-depth podcast per month, and an NSFW pre-show https://www.patreon.com/thegigeconpodcast The Gig Economy Podcast Group. Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join. TikTok Subscribe on Youtube