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While Biden and Harris Opposed Prop 22, Gov. Newsom Stayed Silent
Voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 22 in November, allowing companies like Uber to continue classing drivers as independent contractors.
Lyft Driver Who Suffered Racist Abuse Over Mask-Wearing Contracts COVID
David Kangogo has tested positive less than a week after a passenger hurled racist abuse at him for being asked to wear a mask during a ride.
Lyft Bans Man Seen Hurling Racist Abuse at Driver in Viral Video
The driver, David Kangogo, told Newsweek the passenger started verbally abusing him after he asked him to put on a mask during the ride in Issaquah, Washington.
California Voters Saved the Gig Economy But Workers May Pay a Heavy Price
Uber, Lyft and other app-based work companies say the passage of Proposition 22 in California, which allows drivers to be classified as independent contractors instead of employees, will save the industry—and jobs. But not everyone's convinced it's a good deal for gig workers.
As Uber, Lyft Triumph With California Voters, Adversaries Promise to Fight
California voters approved a ballot measure allowing gig economy firms Uber and Lyft to continue to treat drivers as contractors, not employees. For labor activists, the battle is far from over.
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California Court Grants Emergency Stay for Uber, Lyft to Operate
Both companies will be allowed to continue operating through at least October while an appeal is heard.
After Judge Rules Uber, Lyft Drivers Are Employees, What Happens Next?
The injunction and the lawsuit are the most potentially damaging challenges to the companies' businesses so far.
Judge Forbids Lyft and Uber to Skirt Law Classifying Drivers as Employees
In his 34-page decision, the judge wrote that Lyft and Uber had demonstrated a "prolonged and brazen refusal" to comply with California's Assembly Bill 5.
Man Attacks Florida Lyft Driver Over COVID-19 Plastic Barrier, Police Say
Travis Smith is accused of battery and child abuse after allegedly attacking the driver while a young boy was in the car.
Judge Says Ride Share Drivers Should Be Employees but Denies Injunction
Lyft drivers filed a class action suit asking to be classified as employees rather than contractors, in order to get health insurance during the coronavirus pandemic.
How Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and More Are Responding to Coronavirus Outbreak
The outbreak of novel coronavirus is challenging common practices in the gig economy, with companies facing increased political pressure to offer workers sick pay if they need time off.
Lyft Advises San Francisco Employees to Go Home Over Coronavirus Concerns
"The team member has not exhibited any symptoms, and is in touch with medical professionals," said a Lyft spokesperson in a statement.
Cruise Origin: Take a Look Inside the New Electric Self-Driving Vehicle
"We didn't just want to improve on the car. We wanted to reimagine transportation as if the car had never existed," Cruise CEO Dan Ammann wrote in a blog post this week.
Florida Man Accused of Kidnapping Ride-Share Driver For Free Ride
The driver said he feared for his life when he was threatened with a gun after realizing the man in his vehicle wasn't the one who had booked the ride.
Woman Steals Juul Vape from Gas Station, Tries to Flee in Lyft and Uber
Kate Lamothe, 24, has taken a plea and agreed to pay $350 in fines and court costs after stealing a vaping device from a Florida gas station in late July.
Uber's Response to California Worker Bill Is 'Legal Ploy,' Experts Say
"Claims that their workers aren't central to their business [are] broadly recognized as a legal ploy rather than an accurate description of their workforce."
Legislating for Gig Workers' Rights is Only Way to Save the American Dream
Ride-share companies are among the innovators who have built our new economy. But the system is truly broken. It's time to innovate in legislation too, and California can lead the way.
Pregnant Arizona Lyft Driver Stabbed to Death
Kristina Howato was in her third trimester of pregnancy, and is survived by two young children.
Trump Supporter Fired After Berating Black Lyft Driver
"I came out of a gay club, and your driver is racist against gay people," the passenger claimed.
Gay Couple Ordered To Leave Lyft After Kissing: Report
The incident is the latest discrimination controversy to engulf ridesharing platforms.
Can Uber Prove to U.K. Regulators It's Fit to Operate?
Transport for London told the company in September 2017 that it would not renew its license over safety concerns.
Uber and Lyft Drivers accused of 120 Sexual Assaults
CNN report highlights safety concerns for women using ride-hailing apps.
Impoverished NYC Taxi Drivers Turn to Suicide
A New York union accused competition from services like Uber and Lyft of leading taxi drivers to kill themselves.
Lyft Testing Monthly Subscription Plan
Pay a monthly fee up front and you will either get 30 or 60 rides to use whenever.
Most Uber, Lyft Drivers Make Less Than Minimum Wage
A driver's median profit is just $3.37 per hour, and, when including vehicle costs, 30 percent of drivers are losing money for every mile they drive.
Cab Driver Kills Himself After Decrying Politicians
Douglas Schifter took to Facebook to blame local politicians for his financial struggles as a livery cab driver.
Lyft Investigating Claim of Misused Customer Data
An anonymous claim alleges that Lyft employees looked up confidential customer information.
Uber Warns Customers About New Year's Eve Price Surges
Uber and Lyft warn New Year's Eve party-goers that surge pricing will be in effect during the holiday, but many U.S. cities will be offering free rides to those ringing in 2018.
Uber, Lyft Ban Laura Loomer After Muslim Drivers Charge
Gigi Hadid said the right winger was a "f**king moron."