Nov 15 The electric scooter market is zooming. Will profits catch up? By Gretchen Frazee Bird, the first of the major electric scooter companies to launch in the U.S., is valued at $2 billion, despite data that shows it likely is not making any money, yet. Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch 10:21 Will regulation of rideshare apps leave passengers stranded? By Hari Sreenivasan, Laura Fong In New York City, an influx of vehicles using rideshare apps like Uber has caused the value of the city's taxi medallions to plummet, along with drivers' wages. This month, New York became the first U.S. city to regulate rideshare… Continue watching
May 06 Opinion: End of the gig economy? Don’t read too much into a California court ruling By Elizabeth C. Tippett, The Conversation The California Supreme Court made it harder to classify workers as independent contractors. But it's not quite the 'game changer' some observers claim it to be. Continue reading
Aug 04 How Uber drivers game the app and force surge pricing By Paul Solman A new economics paper says Uber’s drivers are in revolt. Continue reading
Jul 21 Uber and the gig economy used to publicly support Obamacare. What happened? By Erin Mershon, STAT Uber, Lyft, and other tech companies behind the "gig economy" once rallied behind Obamacare for their freelance workforces. Since President Trump was elected and congressional Republicans began in earnest their efforts to reform the health system, the industry titans have… Continue reading
Apr 16 Taxing the new economy, starting with Uber and Lyft By Elaine S. Povich, Stateline If any service best reflects the new economy, it may be hailing rides on demand from big companies like Uber and Lyft. Continue reading
Feb 07 Column: Should companies stay politically neutral? By Daniel Korschun Most people think it's bad for business when companies speak out. But Daniel Korschun says research shows otherwise. Continue reading
Nov 02 Airbnb discrimination case cannot be tried by jury, judge rules By Ryan Connelly Holmes The judge said the company’s Terms of Service require all disputes between user and owner be decided in arbitration, rather than in court. Continue reading
Aug 27 Can Uber and Lyft save carpooling? By Rebecca Beitsch, Stateline Carpooling is at a new low -- but popular internet ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft, may have the potential to change that. Continue reading
Aug 18 Medical providers try Uber, Lyft for patients with few transportation options By Zhai Yun Tan, Kaiser Health News Some hospitals and medical providers think that the hot-new technology in town — ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft — can address a problem for patients. Continue reading