Marc Veasey, member of the United States House of Representatives, speaks at the Norway F-35 rollout celebration at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX, on Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2015.US Rep. Marc Veasey, a Democrat from Texas, works odd jobs in his time between sessions of Congress.In an interview with Business Insider, the congressman said he's excited about the future of the gig economy as a way for people to find flexible work.ride back to Dallas-Ft.
"What really surprised me was how many people use Uber in Dallas-Fort Worth, even with the distance," Veasey said in a phone interview with Business Insider from his Washington D.C. office."It's a lot more expensive here than in D.C." "I think it's pretty awesome," he said."This economy gives people the opportunity to participate at all levels if you want to. If you're a single mom, a college student, if you're someone who's retired, you can also participate just by being a driver and having a phone."
Veasey says local regulations are the best answer to ensuring drivers are treated fairly, like the minimum wage rule in New York City, which wasafter being challenged by Lyft in a lawsuit. Caps on the number of drivers in an area, for example, are something Veasey said he could support.
Regardless of background, the gig economy gives everyone a chance to participate. A single mom, a college student, a teacher working two jobs. That’s why I wanted to be an Uber driver in the Dallas- Fort Worth Metroplex. captured my experience – check it out.