App companies will need to pay their workers nearly $20 per hour by 2025. New York is about to become the first city in the United States to mandate a minimum wage for food delivery workers. Starting next month, delivery apps, including Uber Eats and GrubHub, will be required to pay their workers $17.96 per… Continue reading New York City sets an $18 per hour minimum wage for food delivery workers
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Autonomous Vehicles Market size to grow by USD 319.41 billion from 2022 to 2027; the increasing popularity of autonomous vehicles for cab and parcel delivery services to boost market growth – Technavio
NEW YORK, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The autonomous vehicles market size is forecast to increase by USD 319.41 billion from 2022 to 2027. The market is estimated to progress at a CAGR of 38.45%, according to a recent market study by Technavio. The growth of the market will be driven by the increasing demand for autonomy of vehicles… Continue reading Autonomous Vehicles Market size to grow by USD 319.41 billion from 2022 to 2027; the increasing popularity of autonomous vehicles for cab and parcel delivery services to boost market growth – Technavio
Gig workers in California to receive millions for unpaid vehicle expenses
Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and other app-based ride-hail and delivery companies will have to reimburse California gig workers potentially millions of dollars for unpaid vehicle expenses between 2022 and 2023. The back payments come from a provision in Proposition 22, the controversial law that classifies gig workers as independent contractors rather than employees and promises them… Continue reading Gig workers in California to receive millions for unpaid vehicle expenses
Ford pilot program offers Uber drivers in California flexible Mach-E leases
Ford has launched a pilot that will give Uber drivers access to flexible leases on Mustang Mach-E models in three California cities. The pilot program, called Ford Drive, launched Thursday in San Diego, San Francisco and Los Angeles. It’s an initiative of Ford Next, a division within Ford that incubates and launches new business that… Continue reading Ford pilot program offers Uber drivers in California flexible Mach-E leases
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Rolls Out 100 Proud Bluebikes in Celebration of Pride Month
For every ride taken on a Pride-themed bike in June, Blue Cross will donate $1 to Fenway Health to support LGBTQIA+ health care BOSTON , June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of Pride Month, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) is rolling out 100 rainbow-themed Bluebikes to help drive awareness for LGBTQIA+ equality during the… Continue reading Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Rolls Out 100 Proud Bluebikes in Celebration of Pride Month
Uber drops ride discounts for subscribers, switches to cash back
“I only subscribed for the discounted rides, so I’ll go ahead and cancel now,” Harri Weber, a colleague and erstwhile Uber One subscriber, told TechCrunch. Ditching the 5% discount might also send Uber users into the arms of Lyft, whose Lyft Pink membership still offers 5% off on rides. Moving away from ride discounts also… Continue reading Uber drops ride discounts for subscribers, switches to cash back
14 Best Self-Driving Car Stocks To Invest In
In this article, we will take a look at the 14 best self-driving car stocks to invest in. For more stocks, head on over to 5 Best Self-Driving Car Stocks To Invest In. According to Fortune Business Insights, the autonomous cars market size is expected to increase from $1.63 billion in 2022 to $19.96 billion… Continue reading 14 Best Self-Driving Car Stocks To Invest In
Global Autonomous Vehicle Market Report 2023: Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecasts, 2018-2030F
DUBLIN, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Autonomous Vehicle Market- Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2030F Segmented By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, Commercial Vehicle), By Level of Automation, By Component, By Mobility Type, and By Region” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global autonomous vehicle market is expected to grow significantly… Continue reading Global Autonomous Vehicle Market Report 2023: Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecasts, 2018-2030F
New York City to deploy up to 13 fast EV charging hubs at municipal parking lots
The New York City (DOT) and New York Power Authority (NYPA) have agreed to create up to 13 fast charging hubs at municipal parking facilities across the city, and each will feature roughly 50 charging plugs. Once installed, these chargers will bring the city closer to achieving the Adams Administration’s goal of all New Yorkers… Continue reading New York City to deploy up to 13 fast EV charging hubs at municipal parking lots
Waymo’s self-driving cars will be available on Uber’s app, starting in Phoenix
Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving unit, has agreed to a multi-year strategic partnership with Uber that will see some of Waymo’s autonomous vehicle technology join Uber’s platform. The collaboration comes a few weeks after Waymo’s chief product officer Saswat Panigrahi said the company aims to increase ridership tenfold by next summer. By partnering with an existing ride-hail… Continue reading Waymo’s self-driving cars will be available on Uber’s app, starting in Phoenix