In this edition of Gig Scoop: Taxis join Uber, What will AI do to Gig economy?, New ways to earn $ this Season and more..

Hey Gigsters 👋🏻

What’s up in this edition👇

🗞️ On the news

🚕 You can now book a taxi with Uber

In Victoria, riders can now select “Taxi” when booking thier next trip in the Uber app, and a local taxi will pick them up. This new announcement allows taxi drivers to sign up for Uber. While riders have more options to choose from, drivers have a mixed reaction to this announcement.

📵 AI’s Impact on the Gig Economy

• Concern and Opportunity: Gig economy workers are apprehensive about AI replacing their jobs, but AI also presents chances for enhanced efficiency and job performance.

• AI and the Gig Economy: With AI's emergence, the gig economy, known for its short-term contracts via online platforms, faces new prospects and challenges. The sector's value is expected to hit US$455 billion in 2023, influenced significantly by AI.

• Leveraging AI: Gig workers can use AI for more effective work, like writers rapidly producing content with AI assistance. Though not all gig roles suit AI, the technology opens up varied work options.

• AI's Mixed Effects: While AI boosts gig worker efficiency, companies might also use it in-house, potentially decreasing freelance opportunities. AI's role in autonomous vehicles could notably affect sectors like ride-sharing and food delivery.

• Adapting to Change: Gig workers should embrace AI to enhance their skills and maintain competitiveness despite AI's potential to disrupt the sector.

📈 Latest Trends

💰 Global Gig Economy revenue reaches USD 3.8 Trillion

The global gig economy has achieved a remarkable milestone, with its revenue reaching a staggering USD 3.8 trillion in 2022. This remarkable growth, detailed in "The Global Gig Economy 2023" report by SIA, underscores the significant impact and expansion of gig work on a B2B basis globally. Learn more here

⭐️ Platform Spotlight

CourierApp - Same-day deliveries across Adelaide and Melbourne. One of the fastest-growing delivery apps in the market. Become a driver here

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

🛒 Become a Personal Shopper

It's the best way (especially with Xmas a few weeks away) to make money while shopping. You can offer your services as a personal shopper to buy and deliver items for your clients.

🛠️ Tool for the day

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🎙️ Latest from Gig Pod

Get skilled to maximise your gig earnings and opportunities - Entry Level with Caleb Maru

Caleb shared the journey of entry-level and their mission to empower 1 billion people to discover, reskill into, and nurture a meaningful career.

In this pod, Caleb Maru talks about how gig workers can upskill or reskill to unlock more opportunities, maximise earnings and excel in the knowledge-based gig economy. Tune into the episode here

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