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Lyft and Uber threaten to stop operating in CA if forced to make drivers employees
Scare tactics or for real?
By Sasha Lekach
How does Uber Boat work?
It isn't a ride-sharing service, but it is a clever marketing move.
By Andy Fraser
Uber Boat isn't a ride-sharing service, but it is a clever marketing move
🎶 Everybody look at me 'cause I'm on an Uber Boat 🎶
Uber and Lyft can't delay 'day of reckoning,' must classify drivers as employees, judge finds
It turns out you can't just pretend laws mean what you want them to mean.
By Jack Morse
Engineer who took Google's self-driving secrets to Uber sentenced to 18 months
He won't have to serve it for a while, though.
By Amanda Yeo
Uber jumps through hoops to keep drivers 'independent contractors'
New features give drivers more control over their rides — in California, at least.
By Sasha Lekach
Uber users will soon see a 'grocery' button in ride-hailing, Eats apps
Grocery delivery will be available in the U.S. by the end of July.
By Sasha Lekach
Uber is reportedly buying food delivery company Postmates for $2.65 billion
The company has focused on bolstering Uber Eats amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
By Amanda Yeo
Uber's global reach grows as the company's ridesharing comes to Tokyo
It only took six years.
Jump's electric bikes are getting relaunched in London by Lime
In an ongoing pandemic world, we need all the bikes we can get.
Uber Hourly is like having a personal driver — for an hour
It's almost like an on-demand chauffeur, but not quite.
By Sasha Lekach
Uber will scan drivers' faces to make sure they're wearing masks
Passengers have to wear masks, too.
By Sasha Lekach
Lyft requires drivers and riders to wear masks
Both Lyft and Uber have introduced new policies to deal with COVID-19.
By Sasha Lekach
Uber drivers and passengers will be required to wear face masks in the U.S.
The policy could be implemented as early as mid-May.
By Jordan Aaron
Uber drivers and passengers will have to wear face masks in the U.S., report says
The policy could be implemented by mid-May.
Layoffs hit ride-sharing industry as Lyft and Uber struggle to survive pandemic
The industry is on shaky ground.
By Sasha Lekach
Uber Direct and Connect will deliver toilet paper, meds, and more
Not a lot of demand for rides when everyone is quarantined.
By Sasha Lekach
Uber offers free trips and meals for NHS staff on the frontline of coronavirus pandemic
"We hope we can help in a small way with meals and transportation as they work tirelessly day and night."
Coronavirus outbreak means gig workers from Uber, Lyft barely get paid
Ride requests are all but gone.
By Sasha Lekach
Google's former self-driving guru Anthony Levandowski pleads guilty to trade secret theft
So that's the end of that.
By Jack Morse
Uber suspends shared rides in U.S. and Canada
You can still get a regular ride and Uber Eats.
Shared bikes, e-scooters, cars are still OK to use during coronavirus outbreak
Just take precautions with disinfectants and hand-washing.
By Sasha Lekach
Coronavirus and ‘work from home’ policies have messed with ride-sharing and public transit
WFH means empty trains and fewer Uber rides.
By Sasha Lekach
Uber and Lyft are offering drivers coronavirus safety tips, but not paid sick days or health insurance
Here's a fun tip for Uber and Lyft: give your divers paid sick days and health insurance. Thanks!
By Jordan Aaron