Sharing Economy
When No One Has a ‘Job,’ Who Will Pay Workers a Minimum Wage?
Uber drivers joined a series of protests demanding a $15 minimum wage. What happens to the minimum wage in the gig economy?
The Sharing Economy of Disaster Relief
How companies like Uber and Airbnb respond to Hurricane Matthew shows how "human" the sharing economy really is.
Parking Lots Are an Incredible Waste of Space. Here's How to End Them.
The main problem with cars in the city is that they spend 95 percent of their time parked on a valuable piece of land. Carsharing changes that ratio, which gives cities the opportunity to reclaim the parking lot.
NYC Uber and Lyft drivers are protesting for union rights
Since Uber doesn't categorize its drivers as employees, organizers admit they're having trouble finding the best way to get drivers recognized.
Can Airbnb’s New Fixes Prevent Racism?
Airbnb just released a new set of rules to fight racial profiling on its platform.
Airbnb Is Politely Asking Its Hosts Not to Be Racist
The company is trying to keep hosts from discriminating against renters by having users agree to a "community commitment," as well as getting rid of profile photos.
Airbnb thinks it has the answer to its racism problem
Airbnb issued its comprehensive report on racial prejudice on its service, and outlined a variety of changes to the service that it plans to make.
How Not To Get Hacked When Renting An Airbnb Apartment
Can you trust the WiFi in the apartments you rent on Airbnb?
Why It’s Perfectly Legal for Airbnb to Discriminate Against Sex Workers
A professional dominatrix says Airbnb suspended her account because of her job—even though she wasn't using the app to do sex work. According to experts, this is completely legal.
Austin's Department of Transportation Wants to Fine a Facebook Group
The police came looking for the CEO of Arcade City, a Craigslist style listing service for various services.
When Strangers Run a Brothel in Your House, and Other Traumatizing Airbnb Experiences
The sharing economy is a thing of beauty and a thing of horror.
'There Was a Stranger in My Own House': Is the Sharing Economy Safe for Women?
Women and minorities appear more likely to experience violence and discrimination on platforms like Uber and Airbnb. How did the gig economy go so wrong?