Coronavirus pandemic shifts how consumers use gig companies: poll
A new study shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.
Uber offering $24.99 per month discount memberships
Uber is now offering $24.99 per month memberships for discounted rides and Uber Eats orders.
Uber to operate food delivery even if rides business is shut in California
Uber Technologies Inc on Monday said it would continue operating its revenue-generating food delivery business Uber Eats even if its ride-hail business should be forced shut in California at the end of this week following a court order.
Uber, Lyft denied extension to make drivers employees in California
A California judge has denied Uber and Lyft's request for an extension of a 10-day stay following a ruling that drivers of the ride-hailing companies must be classified as employees instead of independent contractors.
Uber may be forced to shut down California ride services over new driver ruling
Uber Technologies Inc would be forced to shut down its ride-hailing operations in California if a court ruling that blocks it from classifying its drivers as independent contractors goes into effect, the company said in a court filing.
CEOs say a remote workforce will last past the coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus has forced businesses to embrace new ways of working, and some of the adaptations may stick around long-term. A remote workforce may be one of those things that last, as 78% of CEOs globally say that remote collaboration will be an enduring part of their company culture, according to a new survey by the accounting firm PwC.
Uber and Lyft must classify California drivers as employees, not independent contractors: judge
Uber and Lyft drivers in California must now be classified as employees instead of independent contractors, a shift that would guarantee benefits like overtime, sick leave and expense reimbursement for workers who make up much of the freewheeling gig economy.
Uber Eats grabs spotlight from ride-sharing business wounded by coronavirus
Uber Eats revenue grew 113% to roughly $1.2 billion, while bookings for the ride-sharing service tumbled 73 percent
Uber extends voluntary work from home policy through June 2021
Uber is giving its employees the option to extend voluntary work from home through June 2021.
Tornado, virus, protests rattle Nashville rideshare economy
Unemployment benefits have run dry for ride-share drivers and demand for rides still remains low. The coronavirus continues to test the waters for gig workers who struggle to remain afloat.
U.S. prosecutors seek 27 months imprisonment for former Uber self-driving head
Prosecutors are seeking 27 months imprisonment for the former head of Uber's self-driving unit for taking sensitive documents from Google.
Uber offers $0 delivery for Black-owned restaurants
Uber is offering free delivery for UberEats orders from Black-owned restaurants.
Massachusetts sues Uber, Lyft over misclassification of drivers
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced a suit against ridesharing companies Uber and Lyft.
Is Uber safe?
The majority of Uber trips are safe for drivers and riders.
Most Uber, Lyft drivers in Seattle not poorly paid: Study
A Cornell study found that the median Uber and Lyft driver earned $23.30 per hour compared with Seattle's $25.50.
Uber expands 'name-your-price' feature to more California cities
Uber is rolling its name-your-price feature out to drivers in San Francisco, Modesto, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo in an effort to "further increase drivers’ flexibility and protect access to independent work," according to a blog post.
DoorDash food delivery rival app helping coronavirus-impacted restaurants retain profits
How this restaurant reservation app is pivoting to delivery and helping restaurants keep 100 percent of their profits.
Uber launches grocery delivery
Uber is launching grocery delivery services in several Canadian and Latin American cities.
Uber buys Postmates in $2.65B all-stock deal
Uber finally got its food delivery company, acquiring Postmates in a $2.65 billion all-stock deal, the ride-hailing giant confirmed Monday.
Uber to acquire Postmates in $2.65B deal: Report
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