Ride-sharing companies Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) and Uber (NYSE:UBER) have until the middle of the summer to keep operating in Minneapolis after the city council passed a measure on Thursday that would delay a hike in the minimum wage for ride-share drivers by two months. Read the rest of the article here.
Drivers for ride-hail services Uber and Lyft describe a gulp-and-go mentality when it comes to fetching fares across a city steeped in violence, from which they’ve been far from immune.
Carjacking reports citywide have fallen by half since this time last year. But since March 2023, at least eight ride-hail drivers have been carjacked by passengers in Orleans Parish, according to a Times-Picayune analysis of police logs. Read the rest of the article here.
Chicago taxi drivers have been granted the ability to accept Uber trips, expanding transportation options for riders in the city. This partnership between Uber and Chicago taxis allows riders to request taxi service directly through the Uber app, offering greater convenience and flexibility in transportation choices. Read the rest of the article here.
An 81-year-old man in Ohio has been arrested for the murder of an Uber driver, who was fatally shot after both individuals were targeted by a scam call. Read the rest of the article here.
Uber and Lyft have decided to postpone their departure from Minneapolis following the city’s decision to delay their planned exit. City officials pushed back the start date, prompting the ride-hailing companies to reconsider their departure plans. Read the rest of the article here.
Uber Japan has announced the launch of its ride-hailing services, set to begin on Monday. This move will allow individuals to use their personal vehicles to offer paid rides, providing an alternative transportation option in Japan. Read the rest of the article here.