Uber, Lyft and DoorDash drivers are striking on February 14 Rideshare drivers won’t be taking rides to and from airports in several US cities. Mariella Moon Tue, Feb 13, 2024 Andrei Stanescu via Getty Images It could be a challenge hailing a ride from certain airports on Valentine’s Day this year. Thousands of rideshare … Continue reading Uber, Lyft and DoorDash drivers are striking on February 14
By Jessica Bursztynsky November 13, 2023 Uber is expanding its account deactivation decision process, a win for drivers and couriers of the gig app who routinely say they were unfairly taken off the app and given no way to dispute claims. The company will tell drivers and couriers in the app why their account … Continue reading Uber is revamping its driver deactivation process
By Jessica Bursztynsky September 28, 2023 A New York State judge on Thursday denied Uber, DoorDash, and Grubhub’s attempt to block the city’s minimum-wage bill from going into effect, paving the way for certain gig workers to make at least $18 an hour. The bill was a novel attempt to ensure tech giants better … Continue reading Uber, DoorDash, Grubhub lose attempt to block NYC minimum-wage bill
California Uber drivers sue company over Prop 22 app notifications Karissa Bell @karissabe It’s no secret Uber has been aggressively supporting Proposition 22, a California ballot initiative that would allow the company to skirt a state law requiring them to classify drivers as employees. Now, a group of the app’s drivers say the company’s … Continue reading Court rules that Uber and Lyft can keep treating drivers as contractors in California
By Jessica Bursztynsky January 05, 2023 Some New York City Uber drivers are striking once again Thursday in a continued fight against the rideshare platform’s efforts to block a pay raise set by the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). The gig workers are shutting down the Uber app for the entire day and … Continue reading NYC Uber drivers go on strike again after their raises are blocked
By Jessica Bursztynsky November 07, 2022 Life in the Gig Economy is a new series that tells the stories of workers in an industry relied upon by millions. If you’d like to share your story, email staff writer Jessica Bursztynsky at Jessicabursz@proton.me Anthony Diaz is 30 years old and has worked … Continue reading Life in the Gig Economy: The guy who’s driving Lyft and Uber to save up for a career in day trading
Uber hid data breach that exposed info for 57 million users The company has inherited one more big scandal from its former CEO. J. Fingas @jonfingas David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images Uber’s new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has inherited yet another scandal from Travis Kalanick. The ridesharing firm has revealed to Bloomberg that it … Continue reading Uber says it’s investigating a ‘cybersecurity incident’
By Jessica Bursztynsky August 30, 2022 Uber is introducing a new slate of safety features to its app in an effort to ensure user safety. Riders can now contact a safety agent with ADT Security Services while using the Uber app, via call or text, to monitor the trip and reach out to 911 … Continue reading Uber partners with ADT so you can now call or text a safety agent during your ride
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick steps down A slew of scandals drove shareholder pressure to a breaking point. R. Lawler @Rjcc Danish Siddiqui / Reuters The New York Times reports that Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is stepping down, following heavy pressure from a large group of shareholders. Despite a reputation for scandals that appeared to … Continue reading Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick reportedly saw violence against drivers as a tool for growth
Uber Green rides now cost the same as UberX trips Riders no longer need to pay a $1 surcharge to request a hybrid or EV. K. Holt @krisholt April 21st, 2022 Uber Uber has announced some Earth Week initiatives and while some of the measures won’t be around for the long haul, it’s making a … Continue reading Uber Green rides now cost the same as UberX trips
