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Rideshare Drivers Demand Fair Pay, Treatment in NYC Protest

Uber and Lyft drivers demand fair pay and better treatment amid rising expenses and alleged violations of minimum wage rules.

Data Shows Uber Lockouts Make Major Impact on City's Rideshare Drivers

Uber and Lyft drivers in NYC are facing ongoing app lockouts, severely affecting their ability to work and earn income.

Lyft's new feature will limit the cost of rides, even during peak hours

Lyft's Price Lock program caps ride prices for commuters, enhancing budget predictability at a $3 monthly fee.

Lyft is testing a new rider verification safety measure

Lyft is testing a rider verification system to enhance driver safety and trust.

Lyft follows in Uber's footsteps with a rider verification program | TechCrunch

Lyft has launched a new rider verification program to improve identity security for drivers and riders across nine U.S. cities.

Lyft Will Reimburse All Congestion Fees Accrued During Rides This January

MTA's congestion pricing starts January 5, 2025, imposing daily fees for entering Manhattan, affecting rideshare costs.
Lyft offers a $1.50 credit to riders facing the new congestion fee, making rides more affordable in January.

Rideshare Drivers Demand Fair Pay, Treatment in NYC Protest

Uber and Lyft drivers demand fair pay and better treatment amid rising expenses and alleged violations of minimum wage rules.

Data Shows Uber Lockouts Make Major Impact on City's Rideshare Drivers

Uber and Lyft drivers in NYC are facing ongoing app lockouts, severely affecting their ability to work and earn income.

Lyft's new feature will limit the cost of rides, even during peak hours

Lyft's Price Lock program caps ride prices for commuters, enhancing budget predictability at a $3 monthly fee.

Lyft is testing a new rider verification safety measure

Lyft is testing a rider verification system to enhance driver safety and trust.

Lyft follows in Uber's footsteps with a rider verification program | TechCrunch

Lyft has launched a new rider verification program to improve identity security for drivers and riders across nine U.S. cities.

Lyft Will Reimburse All Congestion Fees Accrued During Rides This January

MTA's congestion pricing starts January 5, 2025, imposing daily fees for entering Manhattan, affecting rideshare costs.
Lyft offers a $1.50 credit to riders facing the new congestion fee, making rides more affordable in January.
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Uber Warns NYC Drivers Could Face Layoffs if TLC Raises Minimum Pay Standards

Uber warns potential layoffs for NYC drivers if minimum pay standards increase. Such changes may further decrease trip volumes and operational viability for drivers.

California will require fingerprint screening for Uber drivers to provide rideshares to minors

California is implementing fingerprint checks for rideshare drivers transporting unaccompanied minors.

Uber asks NYC to cut minimum driver pay as price of used cars, gasoline drops

Uber is seeking to reduce New York City drivers' pay by 6.1% due to falling used car and gas prices.

Uber Actually Turned a Profit For the First Time Since Going Public Five Years Ago

Uber reported its first annual profit of $1.9 billion for 2023, since its 2019 IPO.
The company's rideshare revenue increased by 34% last year, and it benefited from laying off employees and shutting down redundant services.

Uber's posh electric rideshare service is coming to NYC

Uber is launching its electric luxury rideshare service in New York City, focusing on greener transportation options.
Uber is introducing an emissions scorecard and partnering with Revel for discounted charging fees to encourage EV adoption among rideshare drivers.

Exclusive | Influencer gets taken for a ride after Uber slaps her with $321 bill for 3-mile lift

Uber charged an influencer nearly quadruple her expected fare due to traffic-related delays without informing her of the pricing change.

Uber Warns NYC Drivers Could Face Layoffs if TLC Raises Minimum Pay Standards

Uber warns potential layoffs for NYC drivers if minimum pay standards increase. Such changes may further decrease trip volumes and operational viability for drivers.

California will require fingerprint screening for Uber drivers to provide rideshares to minors

California is implementing fingerprint checks for rideshare drivers transporting unaccompanied minors.

Uber asks NYC to cut minimum driver pay as price of used cars, gasoline drops

Uber is seeking to reduce New York City drivers' pay by 6.1% due to falling used car and gas prices.

Uber Actually Turned a Profit For the First Time Since Going Public Five Years Ago

Uber reported its first annual profit of $1.9 billion for 2023, since its 2019 IPO.
The company's rideshare revenue increased by 34% last year, and it benefited from laying off employees and shutting down redundant services.

Uber's posh electric rideshare service is coming to NYC

Uber is launching its electric luxury rideshare service in New York City, focusing on greener transportation options.
Uber is introducing an emissions scorecard and partnering with Revel for discounted charging fees to encourage EV adoption among rideshare drivers.

Exclusive | Influencer gets taken for a ride after Uber slaps her with $321 bill for 3-mile lift

Uber charged an influencer nearly quadruple her expected fare due to traffic-related delays without informing her of the pricing change.
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Service delayed after rideshare driver says he followed GPS onto Green Line tracks

Rideshare drivers must exercise caution and accountability, especially when following GPS directions to avoid dangerous mistakes on transit tracks.
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Uber, Lyft drivers announce formation of new 'App Drivers Union'

Massachusetts rideshare drivers have signed cards to join a union as a new law permits unionization, aiming for improved workplace conditions.

Mass. voters approve Question 3, allowing rideshare drivers to unionize

Massachusetts drivers voted to unionize, enabling collective bargaining for better wages and working conditions in the rideshare industry.

Rideshare drivers in Massachusetts can unionize without being full-time employees

Massachusetts introduced a ballot initiative enabling rideshare drivers to unionize without losing independent contractor status.

Uber, Lyft drivers announce formation of new 'App Drivers Union'

Massachusetts rideshare drivers have signed cards to join a union as a new law permits unionization, aiming for improved workplace conditions.

Mass. voters approve Question 3, allowing rideshare drivers to unionize

Massachusetts drivers voted to unionize, enabling collective bargaining for better wages and working conditions in the rideshare industry.

Rideshare drivers in Massachusetts can unionize without being full-time employees

Massachusetts introduced a ballot initiative enabling rideshare drivers to unionize without losing independent contractor status.
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#police-investigation

Two men operated fake rideshare services to rob 'inebriated individuals' in Miami Beach: cops

Two men were arrested for posing as rideshare drivers and robbing intoxicated individuals in Miami Beach's entertainment district.

Police seek suspect for 3 sexual assaults near Brampton bus stops | CBC News

A suspect posing as a rideshare driver is wanted for three sexual assaults in Brampton, highlighting the need for awareness of rideshare safety.

Two men operated fake rideshare services to rob 'inebriated individuals' in Miami Beach: cops

Two men were arrested for posing as rideshare drivers and robbing intoxicated individuals in Miami Beach's entertainment district.

Police seek suspect for 3 sexual assaults near Brampton bus stops | CBC News

A suspect posing as a rideshare driver is wanted for three sexual assaults in Brampton, highlighting the need for awareness of rideshare safety.
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#urban-mobility

These Are the Best Cities to Live in the U.S. for Commuting Without a Car

Four out of five workers still commute in-person, challenging stereotypes about the remote work trend.

One more byproduct of hybrid work: The rideshare commute

Hybrid work has changed commuting patterns, increasing rideshare usage over traditional public transport as expenses are reassessed.

These Are the Best Cities to Live in the U.S. for Commuting Without a Car

Four out of five workers still commute in-person, challenging stereotypes about the remote work trend.

One more byproduct of hybrid work: The rideshare commute

Hybrid work has changed commuting patterns, increasing rideshare usage over traditional public transport as expenses are reassessed.
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City rideshare's life extended

Palo Alto City Council extends rideshare service for six months after resident support, aiming to find sustainable funding.

Uber and Lyft Offering Half-Price Rides to Polling Places; Uber Eats, Others Offering Election Night Discounts Too

Uber and Lyft are incentivizing voting by offering 50% off rides to polling places on Election Day.

Free Cab Rides Home (Up to $15) on Halloween Night 2024 (San Francisco Bay Area)

GJEL is providing free rideshare reimbursements to promote safe driving this Halloween.
#tesla

Uber and Lyft are the big winners from Tesla's underwhelming Cybercab reveal

Tesla's robotaxi reveal raised doubts among investors, benefiting rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft, as confidence waned in Tesla's autonomous vehicle plans.

Tesla bull ARK expects 'multi-trillion' dollar Robotaxi to dominate Uber, Lyft starting 2025

Tesla's Robotaxi fleet could redefine ridesharing with a potential multi-trillion dollar market opportunity.

Uber and Lyft are the big winners from Tesla's underwhelming Cybercab reveal

Tesla's robotaxi reveal raised doubts among investors, benefiting rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft, as confidence waned in Tesla's autonomous vehicle plans.

Tesla bull ARK expects 'multi-trillion' dollar Robotaxi to dominate Uber, Lyft starting 2025

Tesla's Robotaxi fleet could redefine ridesharing with a potential multi-trillion dollar market opportunity.
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Delusional Rationalizations for Your Pathetically Low Uber Rider Rating

Drivers can have strong reactions to passenger requests or behaviors, often leading to misunderstandings and discomfort.

Uber and Lyft use lockout loophole to avoid paying drivers

Uber and Lyft exploit loopholes to avoid paying minimum wage to drivers in New York through frequent lockouts.

Two men operated fake rideshare services to kidnap, rob and rape women in Miami: cops

Two men operated a fake rideshare service to kidnap, rape, and rob women in Miami.

Why You Might Soon Be Paid Like an Uber Driver-Even If You're Not One

Rideshare drivers' earnings have significantly diminished due to increased company cuts and opaque pay algorithms, making it harder to sustain a living.

Lyft Media expands measurement and targeting capabilities | MarTech

Lyft Media enhances ad measurement and targeting through partnerships with key adtech companies.
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