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TaskRabbit

Gig Service · Local task marketplace, ~15% take rate + service fees
C

Mixed (C) — Side Hustle Honesty Grade

Acquired by IKEA in 2017, TaskRabbit operates local task and handy-services marketplace. Worker classification disputes have been a persistent regulatory issue. The IKEA acquisition has produced cleaner payment infrastructure but worker-protection issues persist.

62
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Take Rate Transparency
C
Worker Protection
D+
Payment Reliability
B
Talent Vetting
C
Honest Earning
C
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Acquired by IKEA 2017
  • Worker classification class actions (multiple states, ongoing)
  • BBB B-tier profile
  • Mid-tier take rate plus customer-side service fees

/ Best for

Handy-services taskers (assembly, moving, cleaning) who can clear $40-60/hour effective rates after fees.

/ Watch out for

Worker classification means Taskers are independent contractors with limited platform protections. Account suspensions disrupt income with limited recourse.