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Gig Economy Services
The ‘Gig’ or ‘On Demand’ Economy refers to the growing number of people leaving 9-5 or regular employment, instead preferring to pick up jobs or tasks.
To find ride-sharing services in your area, see a worldwide list by city, here.
To find USA gig economy services, see the list here.
To find Australian gig economy services, see the list here and here.
To find flexible earning opportunities in the gig economy, or to use their services, visual representation of types of companies is here.
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Here are some tips on how to be safe when using gig economy services:
- When using ride-hailing services:
- Share your trip information with a friend or family member.
- Only request rides from drivers who have a good rating.
- Sit in the back seat of the car.
- Keep your doors locked until you are sure you want to get in the car.
- If you feel uncomfortable, do not hesitate to cancel the ride.
- When using grocery delivery services:
- Only request deliveries from stores that you trust.
- Check the delivery person's ID before letting them into your home.
- Do not leave your home unattended while the delivery person is there.
- If you feel uncomfortable, do not hesitate to cancel the delivery.
- When using meal delivery services:
- Only request deliveries from restaurants that you trust.
- Check the delivery person's ID before letting them into your home.
- Do not leave your home unattended while the delivery person is there.
- If you feel uncomfortable, do not hesitate to cancel the delivery.
- When using housecleaning services:
- Check the housecleaner's ID before letting them into your home.
- Do not leave your home unattended while the housecleaner is there.
- If you feel uncomfortable, do not hesitate to cancel the service.
- When using pet sitting services:
- Check the pet sitter's ID before letting them into your home.
- Do not leave your home unattended while the pet sitter is there.
- If you feel uncomfortable, do not hesitate to cancel the service.
- When using senior care services:
- Check the senior care worker's ID before letting them into your home.
- Do not leave your home unattended while the senior care worker is there.
- If you feel uncomfortable, do not hesitate to cancel the service.
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Here are some tips on how to be safe when using gig economy services:
- When using ride-hailing services:
- Share your trip information with a friend or family member.
- Only request rides from drivers who have a good rating.
- Sit in the back seat of the car.
- Keep your doors locked until you are sure you want to get in the car.
- If you feel uncomfortable, do not hesitate to cancel the ride.
- When using grocery delivery services:
- Only request deliveries from stores that you trust.
- Check the delivery person's ID before letting them into your home.
- Do not leave your home unattended while the delivery person is there.
- If you feel uncomfortable, do not hesitate to cancel the delivery.
- When using meal delivery services:
- Only request deliveries from restaurants that you trust.
- Check the delivery person's ID before letting them into your home.
- Do not leave your home unattended while the delivery person is there.
- If you feel uncomfortable, do not hesitate to cancel the delivery.
- When using housecleaning services:
- Check the housecleaner's ID before letting them into your home.
- Do not leave your home unattended while the housecleaner is there.
- If you feel uncomfortable, do not hesitate to cancel the service.
- When using pet sitting services:
- Check the pet sitter's ID before letting them into your home.
- Do not leave your home unattended while the pet sitter is there.
- If you feel uncomfortable, do not hesitate to cancel the service.
- When using senior care services:
- Check the senior care worker's ID before letting them into your home.
- Do not leave your home unattended while the senior care worker is there.
- If you feel uncomfortable, do not hesitate to cancel the service.