TaskRabbit is a freelance marketplace that connects taskers (people who perform gigs or tasks) and customers who need assistance with daily projects. The company was formed in 2008 and is based out of San Francisco, California. It provides paid work for over 140,000 taskers, all of which have passed a background check.
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The goal of TaskRabbit is to connect taskers with customers who need to get projects done on time. Taskers earn income with TaskRabbit when they become a tasker and complete gigs for customers who ask for help through the platform.
If you need help with anything, TaskRabbit mostly has a service for it. You can browse the list of services on the company website, but there are several main categories:
As a tasker, owning supplies and equipment can help accomplish projects promptly. Depending on the nature of the tasks, the range of supplies may vary. Popular tools you may need include a box cutter, power drill, ladder, measuring tape, and basic tool kit.
For those taskers who focus on moving projects, some essential equipment includes ratchet straps, dollies, moving gloves, and moving blankets. Cleaning tasks will have a longer list of items, but all tasker service providers will be required to have an all-purpose cleaner, window cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, protective equipment, microfiber towels, and cordless vacuum.
Depending on the task, TaskRabbit can cost anywhere between $17 to $85 per hour. While taskers can define their rates, the average fee for moving services is about $34-$36 per hour. Other average service costs include:
Besides individual rates set by taskers, other components that affect the price include tips, additional tasks requested, and the furniture brand.
Payment is not due to the tasker until the project is complete in full. Taskers accept payment through PayPal, check, or through the TaskRabbit app. According to the company website, the payment system is secure, and all personal information goes through an encryption process. TaskRabbit also promises not to share any personal data with third parties without consent.
TaskRabbit’s “Happiness Pledge” serves as its satisfaction guarantee for everyone who uses the platform, including taskers and customers. The company makes it clear that it runs a technology platform to enable people to be more productive. But TaskRabbit also notes that it does not oversee or regulate how a tasker completes a project or how users interact with each other.
The happiness pledge encourages its customers and taskers to be happy with their experience using the platform. Depending on the specific case, TaskRabbit has policies in place to settle unresolved issues between users:
TaskRabbit is the ideal platform for regular people to earn additional income through valuable, everyday tasks. Its service is easy to use and provides everyone the opportunity to get paid for things they specialize in. There will always be a need for this service because people may not have the time, skills, and patience to perform various tasks.
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