Forget Room Service: Grubhub Now Provides Free Deliveries to Many Hotels
Grubhub has expanded its services to offer free deliveries to many hotels, enhancing the convenience for travelers. Guests staying at participating hotels can order food from local restaurants without incurring delivery fees. Read the rest of the article here.
Massachusetts Takes Uber and Lyft to Trial Over Status of Gig Workers
Massachusetts has taken Uber and Lyft to court to address the employment status of gig workers. The state argues that drivers for these companies should be classified as employees rather than independent contractors. Read the rest of the article here.
Uber driver leaves blind women on the side of the road, Massachusetts takes Uber, Lyft to trial over whether drivers are employees.
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How Uber Solved the Classic Chicken-and-Egg Problem: Insights from a Former Employee
A former Uber employee recently shared insights on how the company overcame the classic startup challenge known as the "chicken-and-egg problem." This issue, where a service needs both suppliers and customers to function but can't attract one without the other, was...
Uber Expected to Post Surge in Revenue to $10B for Q1
Uber Technologies reported a significant increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2024, reaching $10.1 billion, up 15% from $8.82 billion in the same period last year. Read the rest of the article here.
Lyft CEO’s Biggest Challenge in Competing with Uber: Overcoming Inertia
Lyft CEO David Risher has identified the biggest challenge in competing with Uber as overcoming "inertia." He emphasizes that convincing customers to switch from their usual transportation habits, whether that means choosing Lyft over Uber or opting for ridesharing...
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Enhance Food Delivery Services
Instacart has announced a new partnership with Uber Eats, allowing Instacart customers to order food from Uber Eats' extensive network of restaurant partners. This collaboration will integrate Uber Eats' restaurant delivery service into the Instacart app, providing...
Uber Spends Millions On Nevada Ballot Initiative That May Slow Sexual Assault Suits
Uber is investing heavily in promoting a Nevada ballot measure that aims to cap contingency fees for lawyers at 20% in all civil litigation cases. This proposal has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that it would make it harder for civil plaintiffs to find...
Ep #193 It’s not a tip, it is a bid for service, Uber spends millions to slow sexual assault suits.
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