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Today’s delivery and gig economy headlines span four very different corners of the industry.
Family of Michigan man attacked by DoorDash driver speaks out
Multiple outlets reported that the family of 75-year-old Lloyd Poole of Wixom, Michigan, spoke publicly after Poole was allegedly punched by a DoorDash driver following an interaction about the driver’s speed in the neighborhood. According to reporting credited to WXYZ via CNN Newsource, Poole was hospitalized and underwent emergency brain surgery, and the family said he had not fully regained consciousness. Read the report.
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Wixom Police said the suspect, identified as 40-year-old Ryan Turner, admitted to hitting Poole and leaving the scene, while Turner reportedly claimed he felt threatened during the confrontation. The report states Turner was charged with aggravated assault, described as a misdemeanor in the story, and DoorDash said it removed the driver from the platform and was cooperating with law enforcement. Source details.
Bradley Cooper talks filming Uber Eats Super Bowl commercial
Rolling Stone reported that Bradley Cooper discussed filming a new Uber Eats Super Bowl commercial and featured the ad itself. The article notes the spot includes Cooper alongside Matthew McConaughey and centers on a comedic “conspiracy” theme tied to food and football. Rolling Stone coverage.
Uber’s newsroom also published background on its Super Bowl LX campaign, stating the second-quarter spot features Matthew McConaughey and Bradley Cooper, with Parker Posey, and includes an in-app “build your own” commercial element for fans. Uber newsroom post.
Bloomberg Opinion: AI white-collar gig economy is booming, can it last?
In a Bloomberg Opinion column published February 3, 2026, technology columnist Parmy Olson wrote about the growth of an AI-related, white-collar gig economy, including the emergence of short-term, contract-style work tied to AI projects. The column raises questions about what kinds of new roles are forming around AI and whether current pay levels and demand for this work are sustainable over time. Bloomberg Opinion column.
GoCab scores $45M to expand mobility financing for gig workers
Tech In Africa reported that GoCab closed a $45 million financing round made up of $15 million in equity and $30 million in debt. The outlet said the equity round was co-led by E3 Capital and JANNGO Capital, with participation from KawiSafi Ventures and Cur8 Capital, and that additional debt commitments were part of a broader Shariah-compliant facility. Tech In Africa report.
The report also stated GoCab was founded in 2024 and operates a vehicle ownership and financing platform for gig-economy drivers and delivery couriers, with plans to scale operations across core African markets, expand into new cities, increase the share of electric vehicles in its fleet, and deploy AI-driven tools for credit scoring, fleet optimization, and risk management. More details.
Sources:
- Published by WXYZ via CNN Newsource, republished by KBTX, found on KBTX:
Family speaks out after alleged DoorDash driver assault. - Published by Rolling Stone, found on Rolling Stone:
Bradley Cooper talks filming Uber Eats Super Bowl commercial. - Published by Bloomberg Opinion (Parmy Olson), found on Bloomberg:
AI white-collar gig economy is booming, can it last?. - Published by Tech In Africa (Grace Ashiru), found on Tech In Africa:
GoCab raises $45M to scale vehicle ownership platform for African gig workers.
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