Where the gig economy stands, as NYC puts the brakes on Uber

New York became the first American city to cap the total number of ride-hail vehicles and set a wage floor for ride-hail drivers. It’s a win for Uber drivers who make about minimum wage. It’s a blow to corporate Uber, which has insisted that raising driver pay couldn’t be done.

Credits

Guest:

  • Sarah Kessler - Quartz; author of “Gigged: The End of The Job and The Future of Work”