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Newsom spends $1.6M to stop wealth tax that would pay for electric cars
The California governor argued the measure would solely benefit rideshare company Lyft if passed.
'I Was a Female Rideshare Driver, There's a Dark Side'
As a woman who's all of 5'4", it wasn't as though I failed to consider the safety risks.
Uber Passenger Alleges That Driver Left Her Alone Barefoot on Highway
"Now that (driver) is on the loose giving other people rides putting other people in danger," the tweet said.
Rideshare Driver Stunned After Door Ripped Off by Passing Car in Viral Clip
"You have the patience of a saint," a viewer wrote.
New York City Taxis Unite With Uber in First-of-its-kind Deal
Taxi drivers get access to Uber's massive customer base, which should cause ride prices to drop.
Uber, Lyft Drivers Are Quitting Rideshare Apps Amid Gas Price Surge
While Uber and Lyft have begun implementing fuel surcharges on rides to help drivers, workers would still be paying an extra $13 a week for gas.
Ride-Share Driver Critical After Being Shot by Fare in Carjacking: Police
The driver is expected to survive after reportedly being shot and thrown from his SUV.
Man Claims Driver Was Watching Porn, Paused It to Pick Him Up in Video
"In the car while on the job? At 9 a.m.? I think it may be an addiction," one commenter said about the situation.
4 Teens Charged With Killing Lyft Driver, Robbing Another at Gunpoint
An attorney has said that reported violence against drivers for ride-hailing services is becoming more common since they are easy targets.
12 Best Cars for Uber and Lyft Drivers
If you want to drive for Uber or Lyft, you'll need to think about what car you want to drive to maximize profits and customer experience.
Viral Video Shows Woman's Creepy Encounter With Rideshare Driver
"I had a driver like this one and I haven't been in a taxi or Uber alone again. It was so scary and creepy!" one user commented on the video.
Lyft Driver Charged With Kidnapping, Raping Passenger
Omar Al Naser, 32, is accused of picking up a passenger in his vehicle and taking them to his home and assaulting them.
Robotaxis May Be the Transportation Industry's Next Major Disruptor
New research suggests that autonomous robotaxis could be operational in the next decade, disrupting ride hailing and conventional taxis.
Lyft Will Cover Legal Fees of Drivers Sued Under New Texas Abortion Law
Under the new Texas Restricted Abortion Act, rideshare drivers could face $10,000 fines for transporting women to abortion clinics.
Cab Driver Fatally Shoots Passenger, Injures Another After Dispute—Police
A third passenger fled the scene uninjured after the shooting, which occurred at around 5:00 a.m. in Atlanta, Georgia.
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.
Uber Driver Claims He Was Fired All for Not Letting Unmasked Customers Ride
The former driver said that he was terminated for denying people who weren't wearing masks rides, but the company cited several reports prior to his firing as the reason for his release.
ICE Says 'Rideshare Rapist' Was in U.S. Illegally
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency said San Francisco's sanctuary policy "shields criminal aliens who prey on people in the community."
Uber Rolls Out Uber Health but Faces Wheelchair Lawsuit
As Uber rolls out a service to allow health care services rides to patients, it faces a new lawsuit alleging it does not provide enough wheelchair-accessible vehicles in major cities.
Alleged Serial Rapist Posed As Rideshare Driver
A California man was charged with raping seven women in Los Angeles County where he was posing as a driver for a ridesharing service.
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.
New Uber Boss Dara Khosrowshahi Steps In Amid Losses
Khosrowshahi is a Silicon Valley outsider, offering a contrast to the "tech bro" culture Kalanick established at Uber.
Uber's New Features Allows Ride-Shares During Commutes
The new feature called Destinations is only available in the Bay Area for now.
Ride-hailing Apps Sharply Reduce Drunken Driving Deaths
If Uber and Lyft operated across the U.S., a study suggests, 500 lives would be saved each year.
NYC Questions Legality of New Rideshare Company Lyft
New York gets another ride-share company. But are they as safe as they say?