News from May 2023
Vehicles damaged in Uber/Taxi conflict
By Flexible Work News Report | May 31, 2023
Since the ride-hailing service Uber began operating in Rhodes and Corfu on April 25, Greece's taxi drivers have been in an uproar over the competition they face
How algorithmic wage discrimination works
By Flexible Work News Report | May 30, 2023
How algorithmic wage discrimination works.
Uber Faces Uphill Battle as Minnesota Legislation Threatens Operations
By Flexible Work News Report | May 30, 2023
Uber warns customers and drivers that it may leave Minnesota over proposed legislation
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.