#rideshare-drivers tag

Rideshare drivers in Massachusetts formally unionize

App Drivers Union was certified to represent Massachusetts rideshare drivers, enabling collective bargaining with Uber and Lyft over pay, safety, and deactivation.

fromwww.amny.com

3 months ago

Unfair deactivation' ban bill designed to protect NYC rideshare drivers gets new life in City Council after Adams' veto amNewYork

The Council had passed on Dec. 18, 2025, a measure Intro. 0276, which would protect high-volume for-hire vehicle drivers, like Uber and Lyft drivers, against unfair deactivations by a 40-7 vote with one abstention, and at the same time approved legislation that would safeguard food delivery workers, Intro. 1332, by 40 to 8 votes. Adams struck down Intro. 0276, but not Intro. 1332, on his last day in office. By law, the Council had to reintroduce Intro. 0276 when the new session convened in January.

New York City

Cars

frominsideevs.com

7 months ago

The 2026 Nissan Leaf After A Week: Surprisingly Great, Slightly Maddening

The third-generation Nissan Leaf offers significantly improved comfort, strong range, Tesla-style charging, and an attractive price that appeals to rideshare drivers seeking cheaper, smoother alternatives.

Artificial intelligence

fromBusiness Insider

8 months ago

I'm an Uber and Lyft driver who tried a robotaxi for the first time. I'm not impressed.

Experienced rideshare driver rates Waymo and Tesla robotaxis four out of five stars, praising smooth rides while preferring human drivers for conversation and safety.

California

fromFortune

8 months ago

Gavin Newsom reaches deal with Uber and Lyft that's called the 'largest expansion of private sector collective bargaining in California history'

California approved a deal letting rideshare drivers unionize and collectively bargain as independent contractors while easing insurers' requirements to lower passenger costs.

fromTruthout

11 months ago

Media Panics About "Crime Waves" - But Downplays Crime Committed by Corporations

Total estimated wage theft among rideshare drivers far surpasses that of other crimes, illustrating a pervasive problem that remains largely unaddressed by law enforcement.

Social justice