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Uber CEO says his company can't hire all of its drivers in California
"We can't go out and hire 50,000 people overnight," the executive said during an interview.
Lyft will temporarily shut down in California if forced to reclassify drivers
Lyft says it may temporarily suspend service in California if it is required to classify drivers as employees.
Uber warns of temporary California shut down if it has to reclassify drivers
Uber CEO says the company may suspend service in California if the court doesn't rule in its favor.
Uber is buying its biggest rival in the UK
Uber just bought a major UK rival.
Massachusetts sues Uber and Lyft for identifying drivers as contractors
It follows a similar lawsuit in California.
Uber is finally available in Tokyo as a taxi service
Uber is finally offering service in Tokyo, although you'll have to be content with taxis instead of ridesharing cars.
Uber will let you hire a driver by the hour in select cities
Uber's new Hourly option lets riders make multiple trips in a single ride.
Uber, Lyft drivers sue NY state to speed up unemployment benefits
Uber and Lyft drivers are suing the state of New York for not providing timely unemployment and pandemic benefits.
Uber plans to lay off another 3,000 employees
Less than two weeks after Uber shared plans to lay off 3,700 employees, the company announced that it will let another 3,000 workers go.
Uber will lay off 3,700 full-time employees
Uber will lay off 3,700 full-time employees, about 14 percent of its workforce.
California sues Uber and Lyft for allegedly misclassifying drivers
California is putting AB5 to work as it sues Uber and Lyft for classifying drivers as contractors rather than employees.
Lyft is offering lower-cost rides if you're willing to wait longer
Lyft's 'Wait & Save' pilot, which lets users opt to pay less if they wait longer, is expanding across the US and Canada.
Uber is developing tech to ensure drivers wear face masks
Uber is not only requiring face masks during the pandemic -- it's developing technology to detect if drivers are wearing those masks.
Lyft lays off nearly 1,000 employees
Lyft lays off 17 percent of its workforce due to COVID-19.
Lyft extends free scooter rides for critical workers through May
Lyft is giving healthcare workers and other vital staff another month of free rides to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Uber built a tool to help its drivers find work at other companies
Drivers can access Work Hub through the Uber Driver app. While Work Hub is only available in the US, Uber says it is partnering with the online retailer Ocado to help UK drivers find work too. Work Hub should help some Uber drivers, but there’s a good chance that for most, it won’t be enough.
Uber wants government to include drivers in coronavirus stimulus package
In a letter to President Donald Trump, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has called on US lawmakers to include the company's drivers and delivery workers in the coronavirus stimulus package the government is currently negotiating. In the same letter, he also called on both Democrats and Republicans to pass new legislation that would allow contractors to access more public benefits without classifying them as employees.
Lyft will deliver food and medical supplies during the coronavirus crisis
With the coronavirus outbreak in the US worsening, Lyft says it plans to expand its operations to include the delivery of food and medical supplies. The move comes as demand for the company's ride-hailing services falls off due to the pandemic. "This work helps create new opportunities for drivers, provides rides to those in need, and helps distribute essential goods," the company said on its website.
Uber offers 14 days of financial assistance to drivers with COVID-19
There have been a lot of questions about how so-called "gig" workers like Uber drivers will be affected by the coronavirus pandemic and what, if anything, companies will do to help. Today, Uber detailed its plan for compensating drivers if they are unable to work because of a COVID-19 diagnosis or a mandated quarantine. In either scenario, Uber will offer its drivers and delivery workers 14 days of financial assistance.
Uber may temporarily suspend drivers exposed to the coronavirus
Uber says it may temporarily suspend both drivers and passengers who have been infected or come into contact with COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The company has established a 24-hour support team to work with public health officials as the outbreak evolves.