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California votes to strip employee protections from Uber and Lyft drivers
Uber and other ride-hailing and delivery companies in California have prevailed in a $220 million dollar gambit to keep workers as independent contractors. Proposition 22, a side ballot to overturn a California law that made drivers full employees, passed by a wide 58 to 42 percent margin in the state.
Appeals court backs ruling that Uber, Lyft should treat drivers as employees
Uber and Lyft lost in court in Thursday, as the First Appellate District court in San Francisco affirmed a preliminary injunction placed against the companies last month. As NBC News notes, the ruling will be put on hold for at least 60 days, and the companies can potentially appeal to the California Supreme Court. This decision makes it abundantly clear that Uber and Lyft have been breaking the law for years.
Lyft is adding Venmo as a payment option
Splitting the cost of your rides is about to get a little easier.
Seattle law will force Uber and Lyft to pay drivers a minimum hourly wage
Seattle’s city council has unanimously approved a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers, becoming the second major US city to do so along with New York.
Lyft is discounting rides to polling locations on election day
Taking a bike or scooter to vote will also be a bit cheaper.
Uber and Lyft had time to comply with the law. They did not.
Uber and Lyft continue to fight back against laws that would require them to treat drivers as employees. The law is not on their side.
Uber and Lyft get a temporary reprieve from California shut-down order
The latest court ruling will prevent the ride hailing companies from shutting down in California.
Lyft will not stop running in California at midnight (updated)
An injunction requiring it to reclassify drivers as employees is set to take effect on Friday.
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.
California wins injunction against Uber, Lyft classifying drivers as contractors
California won a battle in court against Uber and Lyft over its new AB5 law, but they will appeal.
Uber wants the government's help to establish a gig workers 'benefits' fund
Uber has been under fire for the last few years about how it classifies its drivers. At least a few states believe those drivers should be treated as full employees, with the benefits that come along with it. Uber, on the other hand, continues to argue that treating those employees as contractors gives them much-needed “freedom” to work whenever they want, while also essentially admitting that it can’t afford to pay those contractors as full employees.
Lyft tests unlimited Citi Bike rides for Pink subscribers
Would 'free' Citi Bike rentals sway you on Lyft's Pink subscription service? Starting this week, select Lyft customers -- including those who are yet to try Pink -- will be offered two-month access to Citi Bike's blue two-wheelers.
Massachusetts sues Uber and Lyft for identifying drivers as contractors
It follows a similar lawsuit in California.
Lyft settles with Justice Department over disability lawsuit
Lyft has settled with the Justice Department in a lawsuit alleging the company discriminated against customers with disabilities. Now, drivers will be required to help fold and stow wheelchairs and walkers for customers. The rideshare company has also been ordered to educate its drivers as well as pay complainants and a $40,000 civil penalty.
Lyft details how it's going to make self-driving cars safer
Lyft’s self-driving team called Level 5 has published its first ever Voluntary Safety Self-Assessment (VSSA) report (PDF), giving us a glimpse of how it plans to make sure that its autonomous vehicles are safe to use.
Lyft commits to all electric vehicles by 2030
Lyft has announced the rideshare company will transition to 100 percent electric vehicles (EV) by 2030. The change will affect drivers’ personal cars and vehicles in every other Lyft program.
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 will require riders and drivers to wear face masks starting May 18th
Until at least the end of June, Uber will require both drivers and riders to wear face masks.
Lyft makes face masks mandatory for drivers and riders
Face masks will be required when riding or driving for Lyft. Rule-breakers could have their account suspended.