Uber Works makes its Dallas debut

Uber's disruption on the market about a decade ago made one thing clear: the taxi industry was very, very behind the curve when it came to technology.

When would your cab arrive? What if it didn’t come at all? Did the cab driver have a decent driving record? Does the company take credit cards?

Uber’s platform introduced reliability, consistency and a seamlessness to the transportation industry — and it’s now looking to do the same for temporary staffing.

The Uber Works app will connect Dallas-Fort Worth workers with nearby businesses that need to fill shifts and features an expedited onboarding process as well as rapid payment for the worker.

Uber Works CEO Andrey Liscovich said he hopes that businesses will see that "pushing a button and getting a ride can turn into pushing a button and getting a shift filled reliably.”

Read more here.