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Uber adds all-electric vehicles to its list of ride options in London
Uber users in central London can request an all-electric vehicle instead of a regular ICE or hybrid car, the Financial Times has reported. Called Uber Green, the new service is launching starting today in London’s Zone 1 as part of Uber’s push to be fully electric in London by 2025. Trips must originate in Zone… Continue reading Uber adds all-electric vehicles to its list of ride options in London
Court rules Uber and Lyft must face worker-misclassification lawsuit from Massachusetts’ attorney general
A Massachusetts state court on Thursday rejected requests by Uber and Lyft to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the companies of illegally misclassifying their drivers as independent contractors. The lawsuit, brought by the Massachusetts state attorney general Maura Healey in July, alleged the companies have denied drivers benefits and workplace protections guaranteed to employees by instead… Continue reading Court rules Uber and Lyft must face worker-misclassification lawsuit from Massachusetts’ attorney general
Automakers, suppliers and startups see growing market for in-vehicle AR/VR applications
Augmented and virtual reality have been used for years in gaming, design and shopping. Now, a new battle for market share is emerging — inside vehicles. Safety-glass windshields offer a new opportunity for suppliers, manufacturers and startups that are starting to adapt this technology: AR overlays digital information or images on what a user sees… Continue reading Automakers, suppliers and startups see growing market for in-vehicle AR/VR applications
Elon Musk says Tesla vehicles can now be bought using bitcoin
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read (Reuters) -Tesla Inc chief Elon Musk said on Wednesday the company’s electric vehicles can now be bought using bitcoin and the option will be available outside the United States later this year. Slideshow ( 2 images ) “You can now buy a Tesla with bitcoin,” he tweeted here on… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla vehicles can now be bought using bitcoin
Lime launches app-less rides and no fee reservations to get more people riding
Lime is rolling out several new features, including the ability to rent electric scooters without downloading the app, in an effort to attract more riders. The micromobility company announced Wednesday a series of product features that aims to remove barriers to entry for new users, while increasing accessibility to its vehicles. The new features include… Continue reading Lime launches app-less rides and no fee reservations to get more people riding
More than 27,000 Uber and Lyft drivers received a combined $80 million from the US government to help them get through the pandemic, according to a new report
27,000 Uber and Lyft drivers got a combined $80 million from the US government in the pandemic. Gig-economy drivers were one of the largest beneficiaries of a small-business support scheme, the Washington Post reported. Drivers are classified as independent contractors and are allowed to apply for the grants. See more stories on Insider’s business page.… Continue reading More than 27,000 Uber and Lyft drivers received a combined $80 million from the US government to help them get through the pandemic, according to a new report
Chinese military bans Tesla cars in its complexes on camera concerns: sources
By Reuters Staff 3 Min Read (Reuters) – The Chinese military banned Tesla cars from entering military housing complexes, citing security concerns over the cameras installed on the vehicles, according to two people who saw notices of the directive. FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a face mask following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak walks by… Continue reading Chinese military bans Tesla cars in its complexes on camera concerns: sources
Air taxi startup Volocopter eyes fresh capital, SPAC an option: CEO
By Nadine Schimroszik, Douglas Busvine 3 Min Read BERLIN (Reuters) – German air taxi startup Volocopter plans to raise fresh funds from investors, its Chief Executive Florian Reuter said on Thursday, adding that a deal to go public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) was one option. FILE PHOTO: A Volocopter air taxi performs… Continue reading Air taxi startup Volocopter eyes fresh capital, SPAC an option: CEO
Daily Crunch: Uber to classify UK drivers as workers
Uber changes driver classification following a legal defeat in the U.K., Facebook says it will crack down on rule-breaking Groups and Snap makes an e-commerce acquisition. This is your Daily Crunch for March 17, 2021. The big story: Uber to classify UK drivers as workers Following a Supreme Court ruling, Uber said it will classify… Continue reading Daily Crunch: Uber to classify UK drivers as workers