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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
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
Uber: Leading Rideshare Companies Launch Industry Sharing Safety Program in the U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber and Lyft today announced the Industry Sharing Safety Program, a first-of-its-kind effort to share information about the drivers and delivery people deactivated from each company’s platform for the most serious safety incidents including sexual assault and physical assaults resulting in a fatality. The goal of the Program is to further enhance the… Continue reading Uber: Leading Rideshare Companies Launch Industry Sharing Safety Program in the U.S.
California bill would require all self-driving vehicles to be zero emission by 2025
California might be the first state to give self-driving cars a deadline to electrify. In mid-February, a bill was quietly introduced into the California State Legislature that would require all autonomous vehicles to also be zero emission by 2025. Proposed Bill SB 500, which was introduced by Senator Dave Min and sponsored by the Union… Continue reading California bill would require all self-driving vehicles to be zero emission by 2025
How to contact Uber support as a driver or rider if you need help resolving an issue
Related articles TECH How to contact Uber Eats in several different ways if you experience an issue with your order TECH How to contact your Uber driver before and after your trip, to arrange pick-up and report lost items TECH How to contact Lyft through the mobile app or website for customer support and more… Continue reading How to contact Uber support as a driver or rider if you need help resolving an issue
Lyft jumps as company marks best week for rides since the start of the pandemic (LYFT)
Mario Tama/Getty Images Lyft shares picked up more than 6% Wednesday following an upbeat February-trends update. Rideshare volume toward the end of February had its best week since pandemic lockdowns began in March 2020. Lyft forecast an adjusted EBITDA loss of $135 million, which is narrower than its previous loss projection of up to $150… Continue reading Lyft jumps as company marks best week for rides since the start of the pandemic (LYFT)
A high-end car service backed by Daimler is launching in 8 US cities as it attempts to compete with Uber and Lyft (DMLRY)
Upscale ride-hailing platform Blacklane launched an on-demand chauffeur service on Monday. The service is starting in New York and will launch in 20 additional cities this month. Blacklane also lets customers schedule a ride or pay by the hour. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. Luxury ride-hailing firm Blacklane is introducing an… Continue reading A high-end car service backed by Daimler is launching in 8 US cities as it attempts to compete with Uber and Lyft (DMLRY)