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Uber and Lyft face old rivals: taxis
Oct 4, 2021
Ride-hailing fares have continued to increase in certain cities, giving traditional taxis more of a chance than they've had in years.
How ride-hailing accelerates climate change
by
Matt Levin
Sep 24, 2021
A new study finds companies like Uber and Lyft may be a hazard to the planet because of "deadheading."
Uber, Lyft drivers and the vaccine
by
Matt Levin
Aug 4, 2021
As the delta variant makes riders reconsider hopping in a car with a stranger, ride-sharing firms won’t impose mandates on driverss.
Will drivers come back to Uber and Lyft?
by
Matt Levin
Jun 1, 2021
Many ride-hailing drivers shifted to delivering food during the pandemic and aren't eager to return to transporting passengers.
Lyft, Uber back away from autonomous cars
May 4, 2021
Lyft announced last week it was selling its self-driving car unit to Toyota, and Uber sold its self-driving business in December.
Both passengers and drivers are feeling better about ride-sharing
Apr 13, 2021
Uber just had its best month ever. "We're seeing ride demand track closely with vaccination rates," Lyft's president told us.
Uber and Lyft dole out cash to get drivers back on the road
by
Andy Uhler
Apr 8, 2021
Ride-hail companies are trying to bounce back from their current driver shortage. Many drivers think it's safer to deliver food than drive people.
For public good, not for profit.
Who gets "deactivated"?
Mar 29, 2021
App-based gig workers for Amazon, Uber, Lyft and more. Here's how it works.
Uber to give U.K. drivers minimum wage, retirement plan and more
by
David Brancaccio
and Victoria Craig
Mar 17, 2021
Uber's regional general manager said payment for these added benefits won't come from higher fees for passengers.
U.K. top court gives Uber drivers benefits in landmark ruling
Feb 19, 2021
Uber drivers in Britain should be classed as “workers” and not self-employed, the U.K. Supreme Court ruled Friday.