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Flex Association warns of unintended economic harm from Seattle delivery pay ordinance
By M. D. Kennedy | Oct 14, 2025
The Flex Association announced on its website that its report indicates Seattle's 2024 delivery pay ordinance has led to unintended negative economic consequences for app-based workers, local businesses, and consumers.
Uber highlights safety as core company value
By M. D. Kennedy | Sep 24, 2025
Uber announced on its website that safety is a core company value, highlighting investments, data transparency, and technologies like S-RAD aimed at reducing safety incidents on its platform.
Assemblyman Berman: SB 371 'is a huge deal for hundreds of thousands of California workers'
By M. D. Kennedy | Sep 18, 2025
Marc Berman, an assembly member of the California State Assembly, said that the passage of AB 1340 and SB 371 will provide rideshare drivers with a stronger voice in shaping the gig economy while improving affordability for Californians.
Assembly Speaker Rivas on SB 371: 'Hundreds of thousands of gig workers are headed toward better pay'
By M. D. Kennedy | Sep 17, 2025
Robert Rivas, Speaker of the California State Assembly, said that SB 371 ensures higher pay for gig workers while making Uber and Lyft rides more affordable for Californians.
Amazon, Qualcomm, Sony Honda Mobility to accelerate AFEELA EV ahead of 2026 launch
By M. D. Kennedy | Sep 16, 2025
Amazon Web Services, Qualcomm, and Sony Honda Mobility have announced a collaboration to accelerate the development of SHM's AFEELA electric vehicle.