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Alcaraz clinches Laver Cup for Team Europe in 13-11 victory over Team World
Read full article: Alcaraz clinches Laver Cup for Team Europe in 13-11 victory over Team WorldFour-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame Taylor Fritz in the deciding match as Team Europe rallied to beat Team World 13-11 and win the Laver Cup.
Laver Cup is 2-2 after Fritz and Shelton win doubles from Alcaraz and Zverev
Read full article: Laver Cup is 2-2 after Fritz and Shelton win doubles from Alcaraz and ZverevAmerican pair Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton have edged Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in doubles to tie the Laver Cup after the first day in Berlin.
Uber to dispatch Waymo's robotaxis in Austin and Atlanta next year
Read full article: Uber to dispatch Waymo's robotaxis in Austin and Atlanta next yearRide-hailing leader Uber on Friday announced it will dispatch robotaxis built by driverless technology pioneer Waymo beginning next year in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta in a deal that deepens the bond between once-bitter rivals.
Dutch watchdog fines Uber $324 million for alleged inadequate protection of drivers' data
Read full article: Dutch watchdog fines Uber $324 million for alleged inadequate protection of drivers' dataThe Dutch data protection watchdog has slapped a 290 million euro ($324 million) fine on ride-hailing service Uber for allegedly transferring personal details of European drivers to the United States without adequate protection.
Cruise will dispatch some of its trouble-ridden robotaxis to join Uber's ride-hailing service
Read full article: Cruise will dispatch some of its trouble-ridden robotaxis to join Uber's ride-hailing serviceCruise’s trouble-ridden robotaxis are on the road to joining Uber’s ride-hailing service next year as part of a multiyear partnership bringing together two companies that once appeared poised to compete for passengers.
Dearborn staffer finds bullet in man’s pocket, tying him to shooting that left 17 bullet holes in Uber
Read full article: Dearborn staffer finds bullet in man’s pocket, tying him to shooting that left 17 bullet holes in UberA staff member at a Dearborn hospital found a bullet in a patient’s pocket, and that linked him to a shooting that left 17 bullet holes in an Uber driver’s car.
Uber, China's BYD, form partnership to deploy 100,000 EVs in EU and Latin America
Read full article: Uber, China's BYD, form partnership to deploy 100,000 EVs in EU and Latin AmericaThe ride sharing giant Uber and Chinese automaker BYD say they have agreed on a partnership to introduce 100,000 BYD model EVs on the Uber platform in Europe and Latin America.
Uber and Lyft agree to pay drivers $32.50 per hour in Massachusetts settlement
Read full article: Uber and Lyft agree to pay drivers $32.50 per hour in Massachusetts settlementMassachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell says drivers for Uber and Lyft will earn a minimum pay standard of $32.50 per hour under a settlement.
Uber and Lyft say they won't leave Minnesota after all — and drivers are getting a raise
Read full article: Uber and Lyft say they won't leave Minnesota after all — and drivers are getting a raiseUber and Lyft announced they will keep operating in Minnesota, now that state lawmakers have passed a measure that will increase driver pay to a level the companies can accept.
Uber passenger ejected in collision with fleeing driver during Southfield police pursuit
Read full article: Uber passenger ejected in collision with fleeing driver during Southfield police pursuitThe crash occurred when the driver ran a red light at Outer Drive and James Couzens Freeway on Monday, May 13, at 5:30 p.m. The driver collided with another vehicle heading westbound on Outer Drive.
Uber is helping investigators look into account that sent driver to Ohio home where she was killed
Read full article: Uber is helping investigators look into account that sent driver to Ohio home where she was killedThe ride-hailing company Uber says it's banned an account that sent a driver to the Ohio home where an 81-year-old man allegedly shot the woman to death.
Ohio man fatally shot Uber driver after scam phone calls targeted both of them, authorities say
Read full article: Ohio man fatally shot Uber driver after scam phone calls targeted both of them, authorities sayAn Ohio man who authorities say fatally shot an Uber driver he thought was trying to rob him after scam phone calls deceived them both has been indicted on a murder charge.
Here’s what we know about Uber and Lyft’s planned exit from Minneapolis in May
Read full article: Here’s what we know about Uber and Lyft’s planned exit from Minneapolis in MayThe future of Uber and Lyft in Minneapolis has garnered concern and debate in recent weeks after the City Council voted last month to require that ride-hailing companies pay drivers a higher rate while they are within city limits.
Failed Australian rideshare app accuses Uber of illegally operating service to gain unfair advantage
Read full article: Failed Australian rideshare app accuses Uber of illegally operating service to gain unfair advantageA failed Australian taxi-industry disruptor has told a court that Uber began illegally operating its ridesharing service in Australia a decade ago to gain an unfair advantage over competitors.
Things to know about Uber and Lyft saying they will halt ride-hailing services in Minneapolis
Read full article: Things to know about Uber and Lyft saying they will halt ride-hailing services in MinneapolisLyft and Uber have said they will halt operations in Minneapolis because of a new city ordinance that increases wages for app-based drivers.
Lyft and Uber say they will leave Minneapolis after city council forces them to pay drivers more
Read full article: Lyft and Uber say they will leave Minneapolis after city council forces them to pay drivers moreLyft and Uber say they will cease operations in Minneapolis after the city’s council voted Thursday to override a mayoral veto and require ride-hailing services to increase driver wages to the equivalent of the local hourly minimum wage of $15.57.
New Metro Detroit initiative offers hope, healing to those battling addiction
Read full article: New Metro Detroit initiative offers hope, healing to those battling addictionA new initiative is looking to give hope and healing to those dealing with addiction and who don't know where to turn for help.
Date night strike: Thousands of US, UK delivery, ride-hailing drivers stop work on Valentine's Day
Read full article: Date night strike: Thousands of US, UK delivery, ride-hailing drivers stop work on Valentine's DayThousands of ride-hailing and delivery workers in the U.S. and the U.K. went on strike on Valentine's Day in an effort to win better pay.
New rule tightens worker classification standards; Uber, Lyft say their drivers won't be affected
Read full article: New rule tightens worker classification standards; Uber, Lyft say their drivers won't be affectedThe Biden administration has enacted a new labor rule that aims to prevent the misclassification of workers as “independent contractors,” a step that could bolster both legal protections and compensation for millions in the U.S. workforce.
Uber and Lyft to pay $328 million to settle dispute over taxes and fees paid by New York drivers
Read full article: Uber and Lyft to pay $328 million to settle dispute over taxes and fees paid by New York driversRide-hailing companies Uber and Lyft will pay a combined $328 million to settle complaints that they improperly saddled their New York drivers with taxes and fees that should have been been paid by passengers.
Apple says it will fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models too hot to handle
Read full article: Apple says it will fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models too hot to handleApple is blaming a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for causing its recently released iPhone 15 models to heat up and spark complaints about becoming too hot to handle.
The backup driver in the 1st death by a fully autonomous car pleads guilty to endangerment
Read full article: The backup driver in the 1st death by a fully autonomous car pleads guilty to endangermentThe backup Uber driver involved in the first death involving a fully autonomous vehicle has pleaded guilty to endangerment.
Taylor Swift concerts in Detroit: What fans should know before heading to Ford Field
Read full article: Taylor Swift concerts in Detroit: What fans should know before heading to Ford FieldTens of thousands of people will be heading to Downtown Detroit this weekend with one of the biggest names in music in town -- Taylor Swift -- along with some other big events.
Woman shot multiple times while riding in back of Uber along I-94 in Detroit
Read full article: Woman shot multiple times while riding in back of Uber along I-94 in DetroitA woman was riding in the back of an Uber along I-94 in Detroit when she was shot multiple times by someone in a different vehicle.
Minnesota governor vetoes Uber/Lyft driver pay raise bill, citing cost and service concerns
Read full article: Minnesota governor vetoes Uber/Lyft driver pay raise bill, citing cost and service concernsGov. Tim Walz has vetoed a bill that would have mandated higher pay and job security for Lyft and Uber drivers in Minnesota.
Waymo, Uber set aside past rift over self-driving car technology to team up on robotaxis in Phoenix
Read full article: Waymo, Uber set aside past rift over self-driving car technology to team up on robotaxis in PhoenixSelf-driving car pioneer Waymo is teaming up with ride-hailing leader Uber in the Phoenix area to transport passengers and deliver food in robotic cars that triggered a bitter technological dispute between the two companies.
Ex-Uber security chief sentenced for data-breach cover-up
Read full article: Ex-Uber security chief sentenced for data-breach cover-upThe former chief security officer for Uber has been sentenced to probation for trying to cover up a 2016 data breach in which hackers accessed tens of millions of customer records from the ride-hailing service.
Police identify man found with ‘Find My Phone’ app after Uber driver carjacked in Birmingham
Read full article: Police identify man found with ‘Find My Phone’ app after Uber driver carjacked in BirminghamPolice have identified the accused thief who was easily tracked down using the “Find My Phone” app after throwing an Uber driver out of his car in Birmingham without realizing the man’s second phone was still inside.
Thief easily tracked using ‘Find My Phone’ app after carjacking Uber driver in Birmingham
Read full article: Thief easily tracked using ‘Find My Phone’ app after carjacking Uber driver in BirminghamA thief was easily tracked down using the “Find My Phone” app after he threw a 74-year-old Uber driver out of his car in Birmingham but didn’t realize the man’s second phone was still inside.
Lyft to pick up new CEO amid deepening post-pandemic losses
Read full article: Lyft to pick up new CEO amid deepening post-pandemic lossesLyft co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer are relinquishing their leadership roles to make way for a former Amazon executive as the ride-hailing service struggles to recover from the pandemic while long-time rival Uber has been regaining its momentum.
Hit-and-run driver charged with hitting, killing 22-year-old MSU student left country
Read full article: Hit-and-run driver charged with hitting, killing 22-year-old MSU student left countryThe FBI says the driver charged with hitting and killing a 22-year-old Michigan State student has left the country.
Companies pledge millions in fed effort to stem road deaths
Read full article: Companies pledge millions in fed effort to stem road deathsNearly 50 businesses and nonprofits including rideshare companies Uber and Lyft and industrial giant 3M are pledging millions of dollars in initiatives to stem a crisis in road fatalities under a new federal effort.
“It’s a parent’s worst nightmare’: Family remembers MSU senior killed in hit-and-run on New Year’s Day
Read full article: “It’s a parent’s worst nightmare’: Family remembers MSU senior killed in hit-and-run on New Year’s DayBen Kable, a 22-year-old senior at Michigan State University, was home for the holidays when he became the victim of a fatal hit-and-run.
“It’s a parent’s worse nightmare’: Family remembers MSU senior killed in hit-and-run on New Year’s Day
Read full article: “It’s a parent’s worse nightmare’: Family remembers MSU senior killed in hit-and-run on New Year’s DayBen Kable, a 22-year-old senior at Michigan State University, was home for the holidays when he became the victim of a fatal hit-and-run.
Labor proposal could upend rules for gig workers, companies
Read full article: Labor proposal could upend rules for gig workers, companiesThe U.S. Department of Labor is publishing a new proposal on how workers should be classified saying that thousands of people have been incorrectly labeled as contractors rather than employees, potentially curtailing access to benefits and protections they rightfully deserve.
Former Uber security chief guilty of data breach coverup
Read full article: Former Uber security chief guilty of data breach coverupThe former chief security officer for Uber has been convicted of trying to cover up a 2016 data breach in which hackers accessed millions of customer records from the ride-hailing service.
Metro Detroit school districts partner with HopSkipDrive ride service
Read full article: Metro Detroit school districts partner with HopSkipDrive ride serviceIt has been touted as the safest ride outside the yellow bus, and several area school districts are partnering with a service called HopSkipDrive.
No-confidence vote fails in France; shows divided parliament
Read full article: No-confidence vote fails in France; shows divided parliamentFrench lawmakers have failed to pass a no-confidence motion requested by a leftist coalition to symbolically mark their opposition to President Emmanuel Macron’s government and economic policies.
Report: Uber lobbied, used 'stealth' tech to block scrutiny
Read full article: Report: Uber lobbied, used 'stealth' tech to block scrutinyAs Uber pushed into markets around the world, the ride-sharing service lobbied political leaders to relax labor and taxi laws and used a “kill switch″ to thwart regulators and law enforcement.
Teens accused of murdering Uber driver in Southwest Detroit face sentencing
Read full article: Teens accused of murdering Uber driver in Southwest Detroit face sentencingTwo teenagers are set to be sentenced Friday on first-degree murder and other charges in connection with the 2021 killing of an Uber driver in Southwest Detroit.
Woman flies in from San Francisco to meet with Novi boy she’d been talking to for year, police say
Read full article: Woman flies in from San Francisco to meet with Novi boy she’d been talking to for year, police sayA woman was arrested after she flew in from San Francisco, rented an Airbnb in Royal Oak and sent an Uber to pick up a Novi boy she’d been talking to for more than a year, officials said.
EU plan to boost gig economy workers is latest blow to apps
Read full article: EU plan to boost gig economy workers is latest blow to appsA new European Union plan to improve conditions for the growing number of gig economy workers could mean millions more of them are classified as employees entitled to benefits.
US sues Uber, saying wait fees discriminate against disabled
Read full article: US sues Uber, saying wait fees discriminate against disabledThe federal government is suing Uber saying it discriminates against disabled people by charging fees when drivers have to wait for passengers to board their vehicles.
Judge: California ride-hailing law is unconstitutional
Read full article: Judge: California ride-hailing law is unconstitutionalA judge has struck down California’s ballot measure that exempted Uber and other companies from a state law requiring their drivers to be classified as employees eligible for benefits and job protections.
A new reason to swipe right? Dating apps adding vax badges
Read full article: A new reason to swipe right? Dating apps adding vax badgesThe White House is pushing a new reason to swipe right: Dating apps are starting to offer vaccination badges and “super swipes” for people who've gotten their coronavirus shots.
Uber to give UK drivers minimum wage, pension, holiday pay
Read full article: Uber to give UK drivers minimum wage, pension, holiday payUber is giving its U.K. drivers the minimum wage, pensions and holiday pay, following a recent court ruling that said they should be classified as workers and entitled to such benefits, the company announced Tuesday, March 16, 2021. And they said the company can't decide by itself the expense base for calculating the minimum wage, which should be based on a collective agreement. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)LONDON – Uber is giving its U.K. drivers the minimum wage, pensions and holiday pay, following a recent court ruling that said they should be classified as workers and entitled to such benefits. The ride hailing giant's announcement Tuesday comes after it lost an appeal last month at the U.K. Supreme Court following a yearslong court battle. And they said the company can't decide by itself the expense base for calculating the minimum wage, which should be based on a collective agreement.
Detroit man charged with 1st degree murder in shooting death of Uber driver
Read full article: Detroit man charged with 1st degree murder in shooting death of Uber driverDETROIT – A Detroit man has been charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm in the death of an Uber driver in January. According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, 25-year-old Carlous Skipper Jr. is accused of killing 43-year-old Yousef Al-Gabri. Prosecutors said that Skipper allegedly used a phone under a different name to call for an Uber. Officials alleged that when the driver arrived, Skipper shot him multiple times, fatally wounding him. On March 9, an investigation led to the identification and arrest of Skipper, who was arraigned Thursday.
Uber, Lyft team up on database to expose abusive drivers
Read full article: Uber, Lyft team up on database to expose abusive driversUber and Lyft have teamed up to create a database of drivers ousted from their ride-hailing services for complaints about sexual assault and other crimes that have raised passenger-safety concerns for years. The clearinghouse unveiled Thursday, March 11, will initially list drivers expelled by the ride-hailing rivals in the U.S. Michael Wolfe, a Uber driver who also leads a Washington state group representing about 2,000 other drivers, praised both ride-hailing services for trying to weed out the abuses in the industry. AdIt could also help appease U.S. lawmakers, who have criticized Uber and Lyft in the past for inadequate safety protections for their riders. After Uber rebuffed the request to protect the victims' privacy, the agency slapped the company with a $59 million fine.
Gig economy shifts: Spain makes delivery riders employees
Read full article: Gig economy shifts: Spain makes delivery riders employeesDelivery riders protest outside the Spanish parliament in Madrid, Wednesday March 3, 2021.The Spanish government announced on Thursday March 11, 2021, legislation that classifies food delivery riders as employees of the digital platforms they work for, not self-employed. (AP Photo/Paul White)MADRID – The Spanish government on Thursday announced legislation that classifies food delivery riders as employees of the digital platforms they work for, not self-employed, in a legal change that could have far-reaching consequences for Spanish businesses. She described the rule on disclosing how the digital systems work as “epic,” saying it “neutralizes algorithmic punishments.”AdThe legal changes are the latest affecting companies and workers in the gig economy. The Spanish government agreed on the new law with the country’s main business groups and trade union confederations. AdThe legislation was drawn up after Spain’s Supreme Court ruled last September that food delivery riders are employees, not self-employed workers, in a case brought by a former rider for Glovo.
UK top court gives Uber drivers benefits in landmark ruling
Read full article: UK top court gives Uber drivers benefits in landmark rulingThe U.K. Supreme Court ruled Friday that Uber drivers should be classed as workers and not self employed. The ruling that the drivers should be classed as “workers” and not self-employed is a big defeat for the ride-hailing giant. The seven Supreme Court judges who heard the case unanimously rejected Uber's appeal against an employment tribunal ruling that two Uber drivers were “workers" under British law. AdSan Francisco-based Uber, which has 65,000 active drivers and 5 million regular users in the U.K., had argued that Aslam and Farrar were independent contractors. AdThe British judges on Friday cited a number of factors in their decision: Uber sets fares and contract terms and penalizes drivers who reject or cancel rides.
Ridesharing services linked to increase in binge drinking, study says
Read full article: Ridesharing services linked to increase in binge drinking, study saysANN ARBOR, Mich. – Ridesharing services are believed to decrease drunk driving crashes and deaths but they also are associated with an increase in binge drinking, according to a new study. Then they compared that data with information about alcohol consumption and population density from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Systems Annual Survey. Binge drinking is defined as having at least four drinks if you’re female and at least five drinks if you’re male. Researchers found that binge drinking increased by 4 percent in high-density markets after Uber became available. “Clearly there are health benefits in the reduction of drunk driving, but we are also getting an increase in binge drinking,” McCullough said.
Uber's 4Q loss narrows, raising hopes for pandemic recovery
Read full article: Uber's 4Q loss narrows, raising hopes for pandemic recoveryIn 2020, the ride-hailing service was forced to rely more heavily on its food-delivery service. But analysts believe Uber’s pioneering ride-hailing service will also eventually bounce back as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19. He also predicted that Uber's losses may evaporate by the end of this year. The company’s ride-hailing service brought in revenue of $1.48 billion in the quarter, a 52% drop from the prior year. Meanwhile, revenue in Uber's food-delivery service more than tripled from the previous year to $1.37 billion.
California court rejects lawsuit challenging ride-share vote
Read full article: California court rejects lawsuit challenging ride-share voteFILE - In this Jan. 12, 2016, file photo, a ride-share car displays Lyft and Uber stickers on its front windshield in downtown Los Angeles. The California Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to the ballot measure that kept app-based ride-hailing and delivery drivers independent contractors instead of employees eligible for benefits and job protections. The court on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, declined to hear the case brought by drivers and unions who had opposed the measure. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)LOS ANGELES – The California Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit Wednesday that sought to overturn a ballot measure that makes app-based ride-hailing and delivery drivers independent contractors instead of employees eligible for benefits and job protections. “We’re thankful, but not surprised, that the California Supreme Court has rejected this meritless lawsuit,” said Jim Pyatt, a Modesto retiree who drives for Uber, in a statement from a group that supports Proposition 22.
Uber will bring the booze after acquiring Drizly for $1.1B
Read full article: Uber will bring the booze after acquiring Drizly for $1.1BThe mobile ride-hailing company said Tuesday that it is acquiring the alcohol-delivery platform Drizly for $1.1 billion in stock and cash. Uber expects more than 90% of the sum to be paid to Drizly stockholders in shares of Uber common stock and the remainder paid in cash. Shares in San Francisco-based Uber jumped 7% in afternoon trading, to $56.42. U.S. alcohol online sales jumped 553% in April, according to NielsenIQ. AdThe acquisition gives Uber access to an established player in that space, which could be a leg up in the fiercely competitive food delivery market.
Maine company successfully launches prototype rocket
Read full article: Maine company successfully launches prototype rocketThis Jan. 31, 2021 image provided by bluShift Aerospace shows The Knack Factory in Limestone, Maine, where an unmanned rocket lifts off in a test run. It was the first commercial rocket launch in Maine history. (bluShift Aerospace via AP)BRUNSWICK, Maine – A Maine company that's developing a rocket to propel small satellites into space passed its first major test on Sunday. It’s carbon neutral.”AdThe goal is to create a small rocket that could launch a 30-kilogram (66-pound) payload into low-Earth orbit, more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) above Earth's surface. An attempted test launch in Limestone earlier in January was postponed because of weather.
Nightside Report Jan. 29, 2021: Teens charged with 1st degree murder in death of Uber driver in Detroit, 100 Metro Detroit Holocaust survivors receive COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: Nightside Report Jan. 29, 2021: Teens charged with 1st degree murder in death of Uber driver in Detroit, 100 Metro Detroit Holocaust survivors receive COVID-19 vaccineTeens charged with 1st degree murder in death of Uber driver in DetroitDETROIT – Two Detroit teenagers have been charged as adults with first-degree murder after an Uber driver was found in an alley with fatal injuries from a hammer and knife attack, officials said. Prosecutors said Devin McKee, 16, and Lanyah Brady, 15, order the Uber ride with every intention of robbing the driver. Police found Perkins in an alley near the intersection of Elmer and Lawrence streets with multiple stab wounds to his head, back and torso. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died from his stab injuries, officials said. AdMichigan officials considering resuming high school winter sports sooner than plannedThe Michigan High School Athletic Association is pushing for high school sports to resume before the current Feb. 21 deadline.
Teens charged with 1st degree murder in death of Uber driver in Detroit
Read full article: Teens charged with 1st degree murder in death of Uber driver in DetroitDETROIT – Two Detroit teenagers have been charged as adults with first-degree murder after an Uber driver was found in an alley with fatal injuries from a hammer and knife attack, officials said. Prosecutors said Devin McKee, 16, and Lanyah Brady, 15, order the Uber ride with every intention of robbing the driver. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died from his stab injuries, officials said. The teens were charged with first-degree felony murder, carjacking and armed robbery causing serious injury. RELATED: 2 Detroit teens charged with murdering Uber driver who was attacked with hammer, knife, police sayMore: Detroit crime news
Local 4 News at 5 -- Jan. 29, 2021
Read full article: Local 4 News at 5 -- Jan. 29, 2021Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at 5:2 teens charged as adults in murder of rideshare driverTwo teenagers, 15 and 16 years old, have been charged as adults with first-degree murder in the death of a 60-year-old Uber driver. Prosecutor’s said the pair ordered the Uber ride with every intention of robbing the driver.
2 Detroit teens charged with murdering Uber driver who was attacked with hammer, knife, police say
Read full article: 2 Detroit teens charged with murdering Uber driver who was attacked with hammer, knife, police sayDETROIT – Two Detroit teenagers have been charged with first-degree murder after an Uber driver was found in an alley with fatal injuries from a hammer and knife attack, officials said. Devin Delon McKee, 16, and Lanyah Quan Brady, 15, both of Detroit, are accused of killing Timothy Marcus Perkins, a 60-year-old Uber driver from Southfield, according to authorities. Detroit investigators recovered Perkins’ stolen car and identified McKee and Brady as suspects in the case, police said. Officials accuse McKee and Brady of calling for an Uber driver for the purpose of robbing him. When they were inside Perkins’ car, McKee robbed and carjacked him by attacking him with a hammer and stabbing him with a knife, according to authorities.
Some Uber, Lyft drivers sue over California ballot measure
Read full article: Some Uber, Lyft drivers sue over California ballot measureThe measure, which was passed in November with 58% support, was the most expensive in state history with Uber, Lyft and other services pouring $200 million in support of it. “Generally speaking, courts in California don't like to overturn the will of the people,” Moylan said. There are instances where the California courts have come in and said ... it's nice that this is what the people wanted to do, but our constitution doesn't permit the people to do this." The law expanded a California Supreme Court ruling that limited businesses from classifying certain workers as independent contractors. Another claim in the lawsuit alleges the measure violates a rule limiting ballot measures to a single subject.
Uber's food delivery business outshines core rides service
Read full article: Uber's food delivery business outshines core rides serviceUber's food delivery business brought in more money during the third quarter than its signature rides business, showing just how much consumer behavior has changed — and how far the company has adapted — since the pandemic struck. Uber brought in $3.13 billion in revenue, down 18% from the same time last year. Despite the decline, the rides business showed improvement from the second quarter, when it brought in just $790 million. Uber’s food delivery business also brought in more revenue than its rides business in the second quarter, when demand for rides was even lower due to the pandemic. However, its rides business was more profitable than delivery.
Ride-hailing, delivery giants win fight against labor law
Read full article: Ride-hailing, delivery giants win fight against labor lawUber, Lyft, Doordash, Instacart and others sought to get out of those requirements, and after failing in court, succeeded in convincing voters to give them an exemption from most of the year-old law’s provisions. A record $200 million spending spree by the companies and their supporters helped them win the vote. The investment yielded a huge return for Uber and Lyft, whose combined market value climbed by $8 billion on Wednesday. Uber, Lyft and, DoorDash, Instacart and their supporters accounted for roughly $200 million that amount, underscoring how badly the companies wanted to preserve their business model. “It’s not really fair that Uber, Lyft etc.
Uber, Lyft spend big, win in California vote about drivers
Read full article: Uber, Lyft spend big, win in California vote about driversFILE - In this Aug. 20, 2020, file photo travelers request an Uber ride at Los Angeles International Airport's LAX-it pick up terminal. A California ballot measure that would exempt Uber, Lyft and other app-based delivery drivers from being classified as company employees eligible for benefits and job protections led Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in early vote counts. San Francisco-based Uber and Lyft had threatened to pull out of California if they lost. Opponents said the companies exploit drivers to keep profits high and the ballot measure would deprive workers of rights like overtime pay and workers’ compensation. Supporters said the measure would allow drivers to maintain the freedom to work hours they choose and would provide other benefits.
Asia tracks Wall St rally as markets shrug at election limbo
Read full article: Asia tracks Wall St rally as markets shrug at election limboThe benchmark index had gained 3.5% before the market lost some of its momentum toward the end of the day. The Shanghai Composite index rose 0.6% to 3,297.34. But after a tumultuous overnight session in global markets where Trump prematurely declared victory, markets acted as if the occupant of the White House might be secondary. It may take days for a winner of the White House to emerge, and professional investors say they’re bracing for sharp market swings in the meantime. Stocks tend to rise regardless of which party controls the White House.
Across the country: 5 noteworthy ballot measures that deserve some attention
Read full article: Across the country: 5 noteworthy ballot measures that deserve some attentionTo see what exactly the ballot measures are in each state, click or tap here. Below are five noteworthy initiatives we thought we’d mention from across the country. Mississippi’s flag redesignThe state Legislature in June eliminated the old state flag that had the Confederate battle emblem, which was widely thought of as racist. California’s app-based driving proposalThis initiative will decide whether app-based transportation and delivery drivers are classified as independent contractors or as employees. Colorado’s abortion banThis is a ballot initiative that will likely draw a lot of attention across the nation.
California court says Uber, Lyft drivers are employees
Read full article: California court says Uber, Lyft drivers are employeesSAN FRANCISCO – A California appeals court on Thursday upheld an order requiring Uber and Lyft to treat their California drivers as employees instead of independent contractors, less than two weeks before voters will be asked to exempt the ride-hailing giants from the state's gig economy law. Uber and Lyft — who along with DoorDash have heavily bankrolled the ballot measure — had appealed an August preliminary injunction by a San Francisco judge. Uber and Lyft issued statements noting that the ruling doesn't take immediate affect and urging voters to approve Prop. Treating Uber and Lyft drivers as employees instead of independent contractors would guarantee benefits such as overtime, sick leave and expense reimbursement for workers who make up much of the freewheeling gig economy. Lawyers for Uber and Lyft say drivers are not fundamental to the business, arguing the companies are “multi-sided platforms” whose activities encompass much more than transportation.
Uber, Lyft look to kill California law on app-based drivers
Read full article: Uber, Lyft look to kill California law on app-based driversVoters are being asked to decide via Proposition 22 whether to create an exemption to a new state law aimed at providing wage and benefit protections to Uber, Lyft and other app-based drivers. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)LOS ANGELES – Californians are being asked to decide if Uber, Lyft and other app-based drivers should remain independent contractors or be eligible for the benefits that come with being company employees. Voters are weighing whether to create an exemption to a new state law aimed at providing wage and benefit protections to drivers. The landmark labor law known known as AB5 threatens to upend the app-based business model, which offers great flexibility to drivers who can work whenever they choose. Uber and Lyft have maintained that their drivers meet the criteria to be independent contractors, not employees.
Uber gets 18-month London license after winning court appeal
Read full article: Uber gets 18-month London license after winning court appealLONDON – Uber can keep operating in London for another year and a half after winning its appeal of a decision by the British capital's transit regulator not to renew its license. The San Francisco-based ride-hailing company had challenged Transport for London’s decision in late 2019 not to renew its operating license over safety concerns involving impostor drivers. Uber’s London license has been revoked twice since 2017 but the company has been able to continue operating while it appealed. In the latest case, Transport for London rejected Uber’s application in November 2019 for a new license, citing several breaches that placed passengers at risk. London Mayor Sadiq Khan said that while Uber has made improvements to get its license back, the company will still be closely scrutinized.
Asian stocks mixed after Wall St rally ahead of US debate
Read full article: Asian stocks mixed after Wall St rally ahead of US debateAsian stocks were mixed Tuesday after Wall Street recovered some of this month's losses as investors looked ahead to a debate between President Donald Trump and his challenger in the November election, former Vice President Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)TOKYO – Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday after Wall Street recovered some of this month's losses as investors looked ahead to a debate between President Donald Trump and his challenger in the November election, former Vice President Joe Biden. Overnight, Wall Street's benchmark S&P 500 index gained 1.6%, led by big tech stocks. “With a reasonable polling lead, one could argue that Joe Biden has more to lose here than President Trump,” said Carnell. He said with some potential for gaffes or other colorful moments, the debate might be “cringe-worthy but unlikely to deliver an electoral car-crash for either side.”On Wall Street, the S&P 500 rose to 3,351.60.
Uber will require riders to prove they’re wearing a mask if they neglected to wear one during past rides
Read full article: Uber will require riders to prove they’re wearing a mask if they neglected to wear one during past ridesIf a driver reports to Uber that a rider wasn’t wearing a mask, that rider will be required to take a selfie with their face covered before they can take another trip with Uber. “We believe accountability is a two-way street and have implemented policies and built technology to promote shared accountability and mutual respect. In May, we announced that all users (riders, drivers and delivery people) are required to wear a mask or face cover during a trip,” said Navideh Forghani, with Uber. Uber officials said more than 1,250 riders have had their access to the Uber app removed after multiple reports from drivers that they hadn’t been wearing a mask. Since May, drivers and delivery people have been required to take a selfie to verify that they’re wearing a mask before they can start using the app to drive.
Ready to vote but need a ride? This company says it’s stepping in to help
Read full article: Ready to vote but need a ride? This company says it’s stepping in to helpAnd just like every election year, it’s of the utmost importance that citizens cast their ballot in this year’s election. If you’ve registered but are already concerned about how you will make it to a polling station, the ride-sharing company Uber wants to step in and lend a hand. As Election Day approaches, and as part of its “Get Out the Vote” campaign, the company aims to help people find their polling location, as well as offer discounted rides to and from the poll during early voting. “As we look ahead to this year’s election, we are committed to doing our part to make sure every citizen has access to vote,” Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said. Uber officials said as Election Day nears, people will begin to have access to important information in the app.
Uber to require that passengers provide face-mask selfies
Read full article: Uber to require that passengers provide face-mask selfiesSAN FRANCISCO Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they're wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber. The mask verification rule expands upon a similar requirement that Uber imposed on its drivers in May to help reassure passengers worried about being exposed to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that has upended society. The requirement will roll out in the U.S. and Canada later this month before coming to other parts of the world. The additional safety measures are part of Uber's ongoing efforts to rebuild a service that has seen ridership plunge this year. The adverse conditions caused the number of trips on Uber during its most recent quarter to plunge by 56% from the previous year.
California judge rules Uber, Lyft drivers are employees
Read full article: California judge rules Uber, Lyft drivers are employeesFILE- In this Jan. 31, 2018, file photo, a Lyft logo is installed on a Lyft driver's car next to an Uber sticker in Pittsburgh. On Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, a California judge ordered ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft to treat their drivers as employees, not contractors. Lawyers for Uber and Lyft say drivers are not fundamental to the business, arguing the companies are multi-sided platforms" whose activities encompass much more than transportation. Uber said it did not anticipate any immediate disruptions because of the ruling for its more than 100,000 drivers in California. "Ultimately, we believe this issue will be decided by California voters and that they will side with drivers, Lyft spokesperson Julie Wood said.
Tornado, virus, protests rattle Nashville rideshare economy
Read full article: Tornado, virus, protests rattle Nashville rideshare economyThen came what she calls Nashvilles quadruple-whammy: a tornado, coronavirus closures, protests that rocked downtown, then more closures. Bicknese says business has gone from dismal to tolerable, but only because so many drivers have voluntarily stayed home. Bicknese chose to keep driving because she didn't think she could make her car and insurance payments on unemployment. Then what happened is so many drivers filed for unemployment and stopped driving that demand came back," she said. Instead of well-heeled tourists, Bicknese finds herself driving people on unemployment, factory workers and patients travelling to medical appointments.
Uber buys Postmates in $2.65 billion all-stock deal
Read full article: Uber buys Postmates in $2.65 billion all-stock dealUber finally got its food delivery company, acquiring Postmates in a $2.65 billion all-stock deal, the ride-hailing giant confirmed Monday. Uber and its Uber Eats food-delivery division will gain ground against DoorDash, which controls about 37% of the U.S. food delivery market. That's compared with Uber Eats' 20% share before the Postmates deal. But Amsterdam-based Just Eat Takeaway.com ended up nabbing Chicago's Grubhub in a $7.3 billion deal. Uber was reportedly seeking to team Grubhub with its Uber Eats business.
Here are all the companies giving free food, products to health care workers
Read full article: Here are all the companies giving free food, products to health care workersRight about now is a great time to say thank-you to all the health care workers and people keeping us safe during this novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic. pic.twitter.com/e7Z8aRCtMt — Starbucks Coffee (@Starbucks) March 26, 2020People who identify as frontline workers in the health care industry can get a free tall brewed coffee. UberUber Health will provide transportation for front-line health care workers, both to and from patients’ homes, as well as between health care facilities, according to this news release. “In Europe and Latin America, we are working with public authorities to offer rides for health care workers to hospitals and their homes. KFCThis deal is for health care workers and normal people alike: free delivery!
Uber safety report reveals widespread sexual assault problem
Read full article: Uber safety report reveals widespread sexual assault problemUber released a safety report detailing the number of sexual abuse complaints made to the company both in 2017 and 2018. The 84-page report shows the rideshare company received 5,981 reports of sexual abuse, with 235 reports of rape in 2018 and 229 in 2017. “So this is not just a one-sided problem, we have to keep in mind that both drivers and riders are victims,” West said. Uber does not contact law enforcement when notified of a sexual assault unless directed by the victim, according to company policy. In addition to sexual assault reports, the company revealed 107 deaths caused by crashes in the last two years.