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Car problems? No childcare? How an app is helping people get to work
Monday, August 17, 2026
A company launched an app that assists workers in arranging transportation, meals, and childcare on short notice. The app addresses worker absences that employers say cost them tens of thousands of dollars monthly. The platform allows employees to request assistance with these services when unexpected circumstances prevent them from reaching work.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5893721/workers-mcdonalds-work-app-jobs-ai
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