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Maps pit Uber and Lyft's fare prices in every state and major city in America

A company looked at the average price of four separate six-mile trips to find if Uber or Lyft is cheaper.



A drug dealer gave a one-star review to an Uber Eats rider who took a suspicious package to police

A drug dealer gave an Uber rider a one-star review after she reported a suspicious package to the police.


Minnesota Senate passes bill setting minimum pay rates and protections for Uber and Lyft drivers

The Minnesota Legislature has approved a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers, according to the Minnesota Reformer.


Lawsuit alleges DoorDash overcharged iPhone users and is seeking $1 billion in damages

DoorDash is facing a lawsuit accusing it of charging iPhone users more for delivery than users of other devices.



Uber is charging users more if they have low phone battery, investigation claims

Two Uber riders planned to take identical trips at the same time across Brussels. A taxi rider with a low battery was allegedly offered a rate five percent higher Uber denies that its taxi fees are impacted by battery level.


Uber to offer Tembici's bike-sharing service in Latin America

Uber to offer Tembici's bike-sharing service in Latin America.



Seeking to win the 'hearts and minds' of drivers, Uber's CEO became an undercover boss in a used Tesla for an authentic gig experience

Uber's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi moonlighted as a driver last September to better understand why recruitment was an issue and told The Wall Street Journal he encountered many problems that discourage drivers, The Business Insider reports.



Study: Rideshare drivers are 'significant part of the Chicago economy'

Chicago rideshare drivers typically earn more than $1,000 per week, with one out of four making close to $30 per hour, a Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) Study shows.


Economist on remote work: ‘Face-to-face meetings are very different from FaceTime’

Remote workers could be missing out on a crucial aspect of their professional growth: Feedback.


New CFO of DoorDash: 'Finance needs to be an enabler, not a cop' with strategic finance, talks about AI

Ravi Inukonda, the new CFO of DoorDash, started as an engineer and now oversees a finance team of over 400.


New Lyft CEO plans to ‘significantly reduce’ company workforce

The new CEO of Lyft, David Risher, has announced plans to ‘significantly reduce’ the company's workforce.


Former Uber executive, Mirza co-founder: 'I started a childcare insurance company to fix' women forced to leave workforce to raise kids

Siran Cao, a former Uber executive and the co-founder of Mirza, a software platform for employer-sponsored childcare and caregiver insurance, witnessed firsthand the struggles of working parents, particularly women, during her tenure at Uber.


Drivers Union's Kuel on Washington bill expanding ride-hail drivers' rights: 'A landmark in the fight for worker rights nationwide'

With the passage of House Bill (HB) 1570, Washington has taken a significant step forward in recognizing the rights of ride-hail drivers.



New ride-hailing app 'Wridz' now available in South Carolina

A new ride-hailing app has arrived in the Grand Strand and aims to save money for users.