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An app that says it can help Uber drivers pick profitable rides has arrived in the US. Uber has fought against it before.
- GigU, an app that gives gig workers per-mile and per-hour pay estimates, has launched in the US, causing previous legal battles with Uber in Brazil.
- Uber claims that apps accessing Uber data violate its terms of service, as many gig workers have become more selective with their job choices to increase earnings.
- GigU's 'cherry picker' feature helps drivers decide quickly on accepting or rejecting gigs based on estimated earnings per mile and hourly rates.
- Factors like rising car maintenance costs prompt gig workers to be more discerning about which jobs are profitable.
- GigU assigns colors to jobs on screen indicating the potential earnings: green for most lucrative, yellow for mid-range, and red for less profitable options.
- Amid concerns of declining pay for gig workers, GigU founders created businesses catering to them, leading to the development of the app.
- GigU has raised about $5 million in seed funding and can analyze data from Uber, Uber Eats, Lyft, and DoorDash, despite lacking official partnerships with these companies.
- An earlier version of GigU's cherry picker feature faced legal challenges with Uber in Brazil, where Uber accused the app of copyright and data violations.
- GigU founders emphasize that the app provides transparency on earnings data but doesn't automatically accept jobs or manipulate GPS locations like some 'bot' third-party apps.
- Having transparent earnings information can help gig workers make informed decisions and potentially increase their earnings, particularly amidst the distractions and pressures of the gig economy.
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