Flying taxi network in LA could take off soon
Archer co-CEO Adam Goldstein discusses getting flying taxis to the market by 2024.
Vaccine rollouts slow down DoorDash orders
Food delivery company DoorDash Inc expects fewer customer orders in the back half of the year as the vaccine rollouts embolden more people to venture out to restaurants and cafes, after nearly a year of staying indoors.
Uber drivers entitled to worker rights, UK's top court rules
Uber drivers are currently treated as self-employed, meaning that in law they are only afforded minimal protections
Uber faces UK Supreme Court ruling on worker rights in gig economy test
Uber drivers are currently treated as self-employed, meaning that in law they are only afforded minimal protections
New lawsuit targets California ride-hail labor law
The suit contends the measure that passed in November violates California's Constitution
Pandemic sees Uber 'deliver' the goods in one business, but has another stuck in reverse
Uber is doubling down on its delivery business as the ridesharing platform's gross delivery booking revenue surged 130 percent to $10.1 billion in the fourth quarter, while its gross mobility booking revenue declined 47 percent to $6.78 billion.
Lyft curbs losses during pandemic with aggressive cost cuts
Lyft Inc. posted a narrower loss for 2020 even as the coronavirus pandemic hammered its business, signaling that the ride-hailing company is pivoting toward profitable growth despite the unprecedented crisis.
Wall Street eager to see when Uber, Lyft expect return to normalcy following COVID-19
With the pandemic still suppressing ridesharing demand, Wall Street is keen to know how soon Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc expect a rebound and how they plan to keep costs under control until then.
These are the best cities for gig delivery workers
These are the best cities for gig delivery workers, according to a new study.
Uber pledges 10 million free or discounted rides for people seeking COVID-19 vaccination
"We hope our technology can help make the largest-ever global immunization campaign a success and deliver the benefits of the vaccine quickly, effectively and equitably," Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a statement.
Uber wants drivers to get coronavirus vaccines early with other essential workers
On Thursday, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi sent a letter to all 50 U.S. governors asking them to prioritize the company’s ride-share and delivery drivers after healthcare workers and long-term care facility residents.
Uber sells flying taxi business to Joby Aviation
While the financial terms of the acquisition were not released, Uber will invest an additional $75 million in Joby, bringing its all-time total investment in the company to $125 million.
Uber asks US CDC to consider ride-hail drivers essential for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
The CDC Advisory Committee is drafting recommendations for who should be prioritized for distribution
Popeyes and Uber delivering Thanksgiving 'Churkey' special
Popeyes and UberEats delivering fried chicken 'Churkey' special for Thanksgiving.
Chipotle partners with Uber Eats, dating app Hinge to deliver ‘cuffing season’ menu
Fans can order from Chipotle’s “Cuffing Season Menu” until Dec. 5.
DoorDash boosts IPO size: What to know
DoorDash executives have launched their IPO roadshow
Lyft expanding delivery services amid pandemic that has crushed ridesharing companies
Lyft is hoping to expand its delivery services amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has weighed heavily on the bottom line of ridesharing companies.
Uber posts third-quarter loss as pandemic continues to hurt rides
Gross bookings for Uber’s rides declined 53% year-over-year in the three months that ended Sept. 30, the San Francisco-based company said after markets closed Thursday. That was better than the previous quarter, when rides were down 75%.
Doordash CEO says 'dashers' win as Prop 22 passes in California
DoorDash CEO Tony Xu said California's passage of Prop. 22 is a win for "Dashers."
Uber, Lyft win in California as state votes to keep drivers classified as independent contractors
Californians have reportedly voted yes on a ballot measure to exempt gig workers from state labor laws.













