Massachusetts judge allows state lawsuit over Uber, Lyft driver status to proceed
Uber and Lyft deny that their drivers are misclassified, saying the vast majority enjoy the flexibility that comes with on-demand work
Uber, Lyft agree to share info on banned drivers in safety push
The move comes more than a year after Uber released its first safety report, detailing about 6,000 reports of sexual assault
New lawsuit targets California ride-hail labor law
The suit contends the measure that passed in November violates California's Constitution
Lyft curbs losses during pandemic with aggressive cost cuts
Lyft Inc. posted a narrower loss for 2020 even as the coronavirus pandemic hammered its business, signaling that the ride-hailing company is pivoting toward profitable growth despite the unprecedented crisis.
Wall Street eager to see when Uber, Lyft expect return to normalcy following COVID-19
With the pandemic still suppressing ridesharing demand, Wall Street is keen to know how soon Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc expect a rebound and how they plan to keep costs under control until then.
Facebook, Lyft, DoorDash cut off donations to GOP prosecutors reportedly linked to Capitol riots
Facebook, Lyft and DoorDash announced Wednesday that they will no longer be donating to the Republican Attorneys General Association after reports that the group helped organize robocalls urging protesters to descend on the Capitol on Jan. 6, when a violent mob attacked the building.
Lyft expanding delivery services amid pandemic that has crushed ridesharing companies
Lyft is hoping to expand its delivery services amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has weighed heavily on the bottom line of ridesharing companies.
Doordash CEO says 'dashers' win as Prop 22 passes in California
DoorDash CEO Tony Xu said California's passage of Prop. 22 is a win for "Dashers."
Uber, Lyft win in California as state votes to keep drivers classified as independent contractors
Californians have reportedly voted yes on a ballot measure to exempt gig workers from state labor laws.
California court rules Uber can continue pushing pro-gig worker messages
A California state superior court has ruled that Uber can continue pushing pro-gig worker messages to its drivers through the rideshare app.
Lawsuit alleges Uber coerced drivers into supporting California Prop. 22
A new lawsuit accuses Uber of induating drivers with messagaes about supporting the classifcation of drivers as independent contractors.
California appeals court rules Uber, Lyft must reclassify drivers as employees
A California judge in August ordered the companies to reclassify their drivers as employees, a ruling the companies appealed under the threat of leaving the state altogether
Starbucks offering employees 'Lyft' to voting sites
All U.S. employees will receive a free one-way Lyft ride up to $75 to the polls to vote.
Facebook, Apple lead Corporate America titans boosting voter turnout
As voting rights organizations have warned of poll worker shortages -- largely due to the coronavirus pandemic -- companies have banded together to bolster the recruiting process and make voting easier for employees across the country.
Lyft rides recover slightly in August, remain down 53% from last year
Ride-hailing firm Lyft Inc said on Tuesday that its trips rose 7.3% in August from July as operations in Canada recovered faster than in the United States.
Uber and Lyft ramp up lobbying efforts in California and nationally
Uber and Lyft have ramped up their lobbying power in recent years as it faces a potential death blow in California with the state’s Assembly Bill 5, which went into effect in January and requires the ridesharing giants to reclassify their independent contractors as employees.
Lyft, Uber receive emergency stay to continue California operations
Lyft Inc. and Uber Technologies Inc. received an emergency stay that will allow them to continue operations in California rather than shut down or be forced to reclassify drivers as employees instead of independent contractors, according to a report.
Coronavirus pandemic shifts how consumers use gig companies: poll
A new study shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.
Uber to operate food delivery even if rides business is shut in California
Uber Technologies Inc on Monday said it would continue operating its revenue-generating food delivery business Uber Eats even if its ride-hail business should be forced shut in California at the end of this week following a court order.
Uber, Lyft denied extension to make drivers employees in California
A California judge has denied Uber and Lyft's request for an extension of a 10-day stay following a ruling that drivers of the ride-hailing companies must be classified as employees instead of independent contractors.