Aug 20 Uber and Lyft threaten shutdown in California if state employee law goes into effect By Cathy Bussewitz, Michael Liedtke, Associated Press At issue is a decision that could re-shape the so-called gig economy as drivers, delivery workers and others who work for popular apps on an as-needed basis seek improved working conditions and benefits that many in the workforce enjoy. Continue reading
Aug 19 Pandemic shifts how consumers use gig companies, poll shows By Cathy Bussewitz, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press The pandemic shuffled the deck for the so-called gig economy as fear of contracting the coronavirus led many who once traveled in shared vehicles to stay home, and grocery delivery services struggled to keep up with demand from people who… Continue reading
Apr 02 Arizona justices uphold Phoenix airport's Uber, Lyft fees By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press The ride-hailing companies have threatened to stop serving the airport over the $4 pickup and drop-off fees. Continue reading
Dec 30 Using a rideshare app this New Year's Eve? Buckle up By Jenni Bergal, Stateline While most people nowadays make sure children in the rear are in car seats or buckled up, transportation officials say it’s fairly common for adults in back not to wear seat belts, especially when they’re riding in taxis and ride-hailing… Continue reading
Aug 29 Uber, Lyft threaten $60 million California ballot measure By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press The companies' team-up comes as California lawmakers debate a bill that would make it harder to classify workers as independent contractors instead of employees. Continue reading
May 08 Why is your Uber or Lyft stuck in traffic? Most likely because of Uber and Lyft By Vicky Stein The average American spends 26.4 minutes commuting to work. Traffic is getting worse, and it may be due to ride-hailing apps. Continue reading
May 07 Why Uber and Lyft drivers are going on strike By Gretchen Frazee Drivers planned to log off Uber, Lyft, Juno and Via during morning rush hour in cities across the country to protest what they say are unfair wages. Continue reading
Apr 11 Watch 3:20 Terrence Davenport on why the gig economy doesn't work in his town By Steve Goldbloom The gig economy has created many opportunities for securing temporary work with companies like Uber and Taskrabbit. But despite the increased flexibility short-term employment provides, it doesn't pay off for everyone. Social entrepreneur Terrence Davenport, who coaches low-income clients on… Continue watching
Mar 19 Lyft and Uber's plans to go public, explained By Thomas Maxwell In recent months, Lyft and Uber have been offering steep discounts to their customers in an attempt to corner more of the market before they go public. Continue reading
Mar 01 Why Lyft's offer of cash and stock may not benefit most drivers By Gretchen Frazee Lyft drivers who have completed between 10,000 and 20,000 rides will receive a bonus of $1,000 with the option of using the money to purchase company stock. Continue reading