Stories Tagged as
Lyft
Is the e-scooter craze more bubble than business?
by
Molly Wood
and Stephanie Hughes
Jun 21, 2018
A look at the tangled investment web that’s fueling so-called micro-mobility.
Uber is getting rid of its forced arbitration policy for sexual harassment allegations
by
Amy Scott
May 21, 2018
Uber is changing how it deals with sexual harassment and assault claims. Employees, drivers and riders will no longer be forced into arbitration, a process that critics say often favors corporations. The decision comes after survivors of alleged assault by Uber drivers pushed the company to let their cases go to court. Rival Lyft quickly […]
Women in the gig economy: We want to hear from you
Mar 13, 2018
The gig economy is mostly male. Let's find out why.
Transportation tech companies join agreement to work with cities
by
Jed Kim
Feb 1, 2018
As the world’s largest cities face huge shifts in how people get around, disruptive tech transportation companies seek the best routes to integrating new solutions with existing infrastructure. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
What does labor organizing look like for you?
Aug 23, 2017
We want to hear your opinions about your rights as a worker.
Lyft horror stories: our listeners respond
by
Molly Wood
Aug 4, 2017
Make Me Smart listeners debate and defend both ride-sharing and taxis.
Now you have another reason to tip your Uber driver
Jun 20, 2017
The company is now allowing tipping within its app.
For public good, not for profit.
Lyft expands in business travel as Uber’s growth slows
Apr 21, 2017
A new report out this week shows that Uber’s long string of bad PR could be costing it corporate customers. Uber is still the dominant ride-hailing app by far, but Lyft appears to be gaining ground in business travel. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Why rideshare companies might want to embrace in-depth driver background check
Apr 6, 2017
Uber and Lyft are in the news because more than 8,000 potential drivers were banned in Massachusetts after background checks turned up convictions for violent felonies and sex-crimes, uncontested court charges, driver’s license suspensions and traffic violations. Uber and Lyft usually run their own background, and those typically go back seven years. But to get […]
Why ride sharing companies are absent from SXSW
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Molly Wood
Mar 15, 2017
Austin's 'quirky charm' is partly behind the city's complicated relationship with on-demand technology firms.