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Maps pit Uber and Lyft's fare prices in every state and major city in America
By Flexible Work News Report | May 29, 2023
A company looked at the average price of four separate six-mile trips to find if Uber or Lyft is cheaper.
Lyft CEO tells employees they must return to the office
By Flexible Work News Report | May 29, 2023
Lyft CEO tells employees they must return to the office
A drug dealer gave a one-star review to an Uber Eats rider who took a suspicious package to police
By Flexible Work News Report | May 29, 2023
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
By Flexible Work News Report | May 28, 2023
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
By Flexible Work News Report | May 27, 2023
DoorDash is facing a lawsuit accusing it of charging iPhone users more for delivery than users of other devices.
Drivers protest for better pay: Ride-hailing companies 'can take from 40% to 60%' of the fare
By Flexible Work News Report | May 26, 2023
Uber and Lyft drivers are demanding change in order to make ends meet.
Uber is charging users more if they have low phone battery, investigation claims
By Flexible Work News Report | May 26, 2023
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
By Flexible Work News Report | May 26, 2023
Uber to offer Tembici's bike-sharing service in Latin America.
Uber Is Taking on Amazon With a Groundbreaking New Service
By Flexible Work News Report | May 26, 2023
Uber Health plans same day prescription delivery service.
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
By Flexible Work News Report | May 25, 2023
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.
California court rules for Uber, Lyft in ride-hailing case
By Flexible Work News Report | May 25, 2023
California court rules for Uber, Lyft in ride-hailing case
Study: Rideshare drivers are 'significant part of the Chicago economy'
By Laurie A. Luebbert | May 10, 2023
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’
By Flexible Work News Report | May 3, 2023
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
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 30, 2023
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
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 30, 2023
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
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 30, 2023
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'
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 29, 2023
With the passage of House Bill (HB) 1570, Washington has taken a significant step forward in recognizing the rights of ride-hail drivers.
Redeem Play Points for DoorDash, groceries, and Google merch in new program expansion
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 27, 2023
You can now use your Play Points for DoorDash, groceries, and Google merch.
New ride-hailing app 'Wridz' now available in South Carolina
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 27, 2023
A new ride-hailing app has arrived in the Grand Strand and aims to save money for users.
Porras: 'I think that we’re becoming more dependent on tips because of the costs not being covered by Uber'
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 26, 2023
Uber, DoorDash Drivers Spell Out the New Rules of Tipping