The Block Center is proud to announce access to the Gridwise database, a groundbreaking resource for researchers studying the evolving gig economy landscape. We are committed to advancing the understanding of the gig economy through data-driven research. The Gridwise database offers researchers a rare opportunity to study multi-platform gig work patterns that were previously impossible to track due to data limitations.
A Unique Research Resource
While existing research typically focuses on single platforms like Uber or Lyft, the Gridwise database provides unprecedented visibility into how gig workers navigate across multiple platforms simultaneously. This Pittsburgh-based startup's app allows workers to sync and track earnings across various gig platforms, generating comprehensive data on over 250 million trips and associated revenues.
The Block Center's research affiliates can leverage this unique dataset to explore several promising directions:
Document worker migration patterns between ride-hailing and delivery services during the COVID-19 pandemic, including comparative pay structures and tipping practices
Analyze how workers switch between competing apps and how surge pricing on one platform affects activity on others
Examine the impact of new regulations like minimum wage laws on work volume, tips, and net earnings in specific cities
Supporting Your Research
Interested researchers from our network are encouraged to learn more about the data by watching the . You may request access to the Gridwise data using .
