In this edition of Gig Scoop: Ride Reservations, AI Side Hustles, and More!

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What’s up in this edition👇

🗞️ On the news

Making extra money via AirBnB?
This week, the state of Victoria, led by Premier Andrews, made a significant move by introducing a pioneering 7.5 per cent tax on short-term rental accommodations. This decision is a key component of the state's comprehensive "Housing Statement" initiative to tackle housing reforms.

Read more here

Instacart is now public.

While Instacart, the biggest delivery platform, is not in Australia, this news highlights the growth of gig platforms and successful IPO (followed by UBER). Gig platforms are here to stay. Read more here

Uber Reserve (Reserve a Ride) has got more coverage.

The full list of cities Uber Reserve is now available in includes Ballarat, Byron Bay, Mornington Peninsula, Newcastle, Sunshine Coast, Townsville and Wollongong, Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Geelong, Gold Coast, Hobart, Launceston, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Toowoomba.

Tip for Drivers 💡 - Optimise your schedule to target reserve rides. For example - early morning flights from the airport 🛫

📈 Latest Trends

• Generative AI is using gig workers/side hustlers to earn 25% more monthly (Report here)

• Students are 3 X more likely to pick up gig work

⭐️ Platform Spotlight

CrewHQ - Your one-stop shop to search and book freelance film and television crew across Australia. Free to join here

💰 Gig Radar - What can I do to earn extra $

Do you know how to use generative AI tools to write content, generate images, and chatbot development? - If Yes, You are on DEMAND

You don’t need to be an AI developer; businesses are looking to use AI tools within their business. They are looking for Freelance AI experts to help them leverage existing AI tools and make their business more efficient.

🛠️ Tool for the day

Toggl - Free time tracking software for freelancers. You can track you time on the project and prepare a time-based invoice instantly.

🎙️ Latest from Gig Pod

On this episode of MyGigsters, Benjemen, the host and CEO of MyGigsters, chats with Clea Jones. An award-winning copywriter, and founder of a 6-figure freelancer program.

What began as a simple chat on her freelance career became an insightful and action-driven MASTERCLASS for all freelancers. If you are an aspiring freelancer or looking to up your game in 2023, here’s a perfect start for you

Listen here

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Benjemen
CEO & Founder of MyGigsters