Overview

A complete market research guide to the business of sharing and gig economy, freelance workers, and on-demand delivery —for strategic planning, competitive intelligence, employment searches or financial research. Features trends analysis, statistical tables and glossary. Provides profiles of hundreds of leading sharing and gig economy, freelance workers, and on-demand delivery industry firms worldwide, public and private, containing addresses and executive contacts.

Full Product Details

Author:   Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Publisher:   Plunkett Research, Ltd
Imprint:   Plunkett Research, Ltd
ISBN:  

9781647881023

ISBN 10:   1647881021
Pages:   246
Publication Date:   11 March 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 How to Use This Book 3 Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Sharing & Gig Economy, Freelance Workers & On-Demand Delivery Industry 7 1) Major Trends Shaping the Sharing & Gig Economy Industry 7 2) Introduction to the Sharing & Gig Economy Industry 8 3) The Sharing & Gig Economy's Effect on Employment, Work Life and Careers 9 4) Gig Workers'/Drivers' Rights & Employment Status Evolve 10 5) Repairs, Errand-Running, Pet Walking and Assembly-on-Demand Businesses Evolve 12 6) Sharing Economy Gains Market Share in Travel with Online Sites Like Airbnb, Vrbo and Many Global Competitors 12 7) Private Jet Sharing and Rentals Are Big Business/Semi-Private Airlines Compete 13 8) Uber, Lyft and Didi Dominate the Car on Demand (Ride Hailing) Industry 14 9) Self-Driving, Autonomous Cars Receive Massive Investments in Research and Development Worldwide 14 10) Bicycle Sharing Is Well Established in Major Cities 16 11) Demand for Home Grocery Delivery Service Such as Instacart and Amazon Fresh Soars 17 12) Meal Kits from Firms like Blue Apron Make It Easy to Prepare Home-Cooked Meals 18 13) Grubhub, DoorDash Deliver Restaurant Meals 19 14) Fashion Rental Pioneered by Online Apparel Firm Rent the Runway 20 15) Shared Spaces for Co-Living and Co-Working Face Challenges 20 16) Gig Economy and Self-Driving Cars Pose Insurance Challenges and Underwriting Opportunities 21 17) The Future of the Sharing Economy and Gig Workforce: Regulation, Benefits, Licensing and Soaring Growth 21 Chapter 2: Sharing & Gig Economy Industry Statistics 23 Sharing and Gig Economy Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview 24 Global Digital, Network, Computer & Telecom Industries--Key Statistics & Market Size Overview 25 Persons Not in the Labor Force and Multiple Jobholders by Sex, U.S.: 2025-2026 26 Share of U.S. Adults Performing Gig Work: 2024 27 Share of U.S. Adults Performing Gig Work by Demographic Characteristics: 2024 28 Chapter 3: Important Sharing & Gig Economy Industry Contacts 29 (Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites) Chapter 4: THE SHARING & GIG ECONOMY 150: Who They Are and How They Were Chosen 45 Index of Companies Within Industry Groups 46 Alphabetical Index 51 Index of U.S. Headquarters Location by State 52 Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country 54 Individual Data Profiles on Each of THE SHARING & GIG ECONOMY 150 57 Additional Indexes Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities 224 Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations 225 A Short Sharing & Gig Economy Industry Glossary 231

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Countries Available

All regions