DoorDash Spends Over $100K to Oppose Minimum Pay Ordinance
DoorDash has allocated more than $100,000 to combat Seattle's minimum pay ordinance, according to records from the City of Seattle. Read the rest of the article here.
Lyft, Uber shares climb as Minneapolis delays ride-share wage hike until July
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....
Navigating Safety: Ride-Share Drivers’ Approach to New Orleans Streets
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...
Chicago Taxi Drivers Can Now Accept Uber Trips
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...
Elderly Ohio Man Charged with Murder of Uber Driver in Scam Misunderstanding
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 Postpone Departure from Minneapolis
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...
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Uber Launches Ride-Hailing Services in Japan
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....
Unusual Delivery: Uber Eats Customer Left Baffled as Wingstop Order Delivered on Foot
Wingstop customers experienced an unexpected surprise when their Uber Eats delivery arrived on foot, leaving them bewildered. A viral video captured the unusual delivery, showing the couple waiting for their order, which was coming on foot and taking an unexpected 85...
Ep 179 Lyft delivers its State of the Union speech, entitled streamers smash phone and Are You Striking on Feb 14th?
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