Category: Mobility Companies

Unpacking Pay Standards: a response to the UC Berkeley Labor Center

Cost Estimates As Reich notes in his study of ridesharing in New York City, “a comprehensive accounting of all vehicle-related expenses is essential” to understanding driver earnings. This remains true in California, and is precisely why we also do not rely on the IRS rate, but instead conduct our own study on the cost of… Continue reading Unpacking Pay Standards: a response to the UC Berkeley Labor Center

Hubject teams up with EV manufacturer Weltmeister

Berlin/Shanghai, 07. November 2019 Hubject, a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging interoperability and Plug&Charge technology capability, teams up with Chinese electric automaker Weltmeister to offer a new mode of eMobility travel service. Weltmeister, the industry’s leading manufacturer of intelligent electric vehicles, has integrated Hubject’s service to enable a higher level of customer experience… Continue reading Hubject teams up with EV manufacturer Weltmeister

Now, Next, and Future: Sameer Kshirsagar

A profile series that introduces our team and showcases what we’re working on. My name is Sameer Kshirsagar and I’m the Head of Supply Chain and Business Operations here at Uber Advanced Technologies Group (ATG). I started my career by spending a lot of time in school, earning a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia… Continue reading Now, Next, and Future: Sameer Kshirsagar

Los Angeles International Airport Pickups are Changing

Due to ongoing construction at LAX, all pickups except TCP-licensed Lux Black and Lux Black XL will be moving to the new LAX-it lot near Terminal 1. Starting Nov. 6, Lyft will have a new, dedicated pickup area at LAX-it (use West Century Boulevard to enter the lot). Drop-offs will remain the same. We’ve added… Continue reading Los Angeles International Airport Pickups are Changing

Behind the Scenes: Interning at Level 5

Five college students help us build the future of transportation The Level 5 internship program invites the country’s most innovative minds to help us solve self-driving challenges. We believe in investing in students who want to expand their knowledge and be part of building the future of transportation. Interns work closely with their mentor and… Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Interning at Level 5

Introducing Fast Match: Making Pickups Easier at MSY

Leaving the airport should be the easiest part of traveling. Unfortunately, a lot of the time, it’s not. With Fast Match, our new pickup feature, you can expect a smoother curbside experience. How It Works Instead of searching for your driver at often-hectic pickup areas, we’ll direct you to a clearly marked Lyft pickup area… Continue reading Introducing Fast Match: Making Pickups Easier at MSY

Accessing Jobs, Healthcare, and More:Introducing Lyft’s Community Grant Winner ReEstablish Richmond

“The closest supermarket is 35 minutes on foot,” says Savitra through a Nepali interpreter. “It takes three hours by bus to take my husband to his medical appointments.” Not that Savitra has anything against walking. One of the things she loves the most about living in Richmond, Virginia, is being outside.  “It’s clean and safe.… Continue reading Accessing Jobs, Healthcare, and More:Introducing Lyft’s Community Grant Winner ReEstablish Richmond