Category: Uber

Uber will restrict NYC drivers’ access to app due to new regulations

[ad_1] As you can imagine, both Uber and Lyft oppose the new rules and even sued the city in an effort to reverse the cap. “Time and again we’ve seen Mayor (Bill) de Blasio’s TLC (Taxi and Limousine Commission) pass arbitrary and politically-driven rules that have unintended consequences for drivers and riders,” Uber said in […]

Uber intends to treat drivers as contractors despite California bill

[ad_1] For a company to treat its workers as contractors, it has to prove that they’re free from the control of the hiring entity, perform work outside the typical range of that entity’s business and regularly engage in an “independently established” business similar to the work they perform. It’s that second requirement that’s the most […]

Daimler and Geely back Volocopter to help launch its flying taxi service

[ad_1] In its latest round of funding, Volocopter has been backed by Geely, the Chinese automotive group which manufactures Volvo and Lexus cars as well as London’s electric black cabs. It has also secured the support of German automotive giant Daimler, which is looking to invest in back ride-sharing, autonomous vehicle and taxi services. Volocopter […]

Uber’s next business idea: Lending money to drivers

[ad_1] The survey reportedly asked drivers if they have taken out any small loans of $1,000 or less in the last three years. It also asked “If Uber provided loans, what amount are you most likely to request?” The question offered drivers answers including “Less than $100,” “Between $100 and $250,” “Between $250 and $500” […]

Miami’s gathering electric scooters before Dorian sends them airborne

[ad_1] As a precaution, some of those same six companies have also started collecting their fleets in Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Orlando, cities that are on the expected path of Dorian. According to Bloomberg, Miami is home to the most electric scooters in the US. In the case of Lime alone, the company maintains a […]

Uber and Lyft prepare $60 million fight against worker classification bill

[ad_1] The companies know that a drawn out ballot fight will cause headaches and financial strain for the legislators, and they say they won’t push the ballot measure if they can come to an agreement with the governor and unions. This is just their latest tactic against the legislation as previously, the companies were found […]

Things that shouldn’t cost this much

[ad_1] For when you need to justify spending $6,000 on an Apple Pro Display XDR and its stand. That’s a lot of money for Netflix to spend and a significant talent loss for HBO. But on the bright side, this deal does mean that Confederate is officially cancelled. But what if, and hear me out, […]

Uber has more than 100 million users, but is still losing money

[ad_1] UberEats certainly boosted the bottom line, as it helped bring in new customers. The number of people Uber delivered food to over the quarter rose by 140 percent from Q2 2018. “Over 40 percent of new Eats consumers had never used Uber’s platform before,” the company said. Uber’s net loss over the quarter amounted […]

Lyft expands wheelchair accessible rides in LA and SF

[ad_1] Lyft says pricing for its WAV service will be the same as standard rides. In addition to the tests in LA and SF, Lyft has existing WAV partnerships in Boston and Toronto. “At Lyft we think of accessibility broadly and are thrilled to take this next step in expanding mobility options in San Francisco […]