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Flex Association warns of unintended economic harm from Seattle delivery pay ordinance
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.
D.C. Superior Court orders Empower to halt rideshare operations
The Superior Court of the District of Columbia has mandated that the Empower rideshare app cease operations in Washington, D.C., due to ongoing regulatory noncompliance.
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Amazon highlights job growth, rural investment in U.S. economic snapshot
By T. B. Ramirez | Oct 7, 2025
Amazon has released a report detailing its economic impact in the United States, focusing on job creation, investments in small towns, average wages, workforce upskilling, and contributions to small businesses.
Uber says California bills will cut insurance costs, expand driver bargaining
By R. C. Miner | Oct 6, 2025
Uber announced in a press release that California's SB 371 will lower rideshare Uninsured Motorist/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) insurance costs while preserving core protections.
Uber Head of Safety: 'Reports of serious sexual assault on Uber have fallen by 44%'
By R. C. Miner | Oct 2, 2025
Hannah Nilles, Head of Safety for the Americas at Uber, said that the company’s safety initiatives have led to a 44% reduction in serious assault incidents.
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.
Amazon says North Sea Farmers completed world’s first sugar kelp harvest between offshore wind turbines
By T. B. Ramirez | Sep 19, 2025
Amazon has announced that North Sea Farmers have completed the world's first sugar kelp harvest grown between offshore wind turbines at Hollandse Kust Zuid.
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.
House Committee initiates hearings for bipartisan, multi‑year surface transportation reauthorization
By T. B. Ramirez | Sep 3, 2025
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has announced hearings aimed at achieving a bipartisan, multi-year surface transportation reauthorization.
Assemblymember Wicks on gig worker legislation: '800K drivers have a seat at the table to fight for fair wages & better working conditions'
By M. N. Kelly | Sep 2, 2025
Buffy Wicks, California State Assemblymember for the East Bay, said in a public announcement that new legislation represents a significant victory for Californians by granting over 800,000 rideshare drivers the right to organize, negotiate fair...
Gov. Newsom on gig‑worker reform: Labor and industry 'worked through their differences, and found common ground'
By G. R. Cisneros | Sep 2, 2025
Gavin Newsom, governor of California, announced in a press release that the state has reached a historic agreement between workers and businesses.
California state lawmakers move to lower UM/UIM insurance for ride-hailing services
By K. L. Bravo | Aug 20, 2025
The California State Legislature has announced new data reporting requirements concerning insurance claims and accidents involving transportation network companies (TNCs).
CEO of the Flex Association on independent work: 'Portable benefits offer a promising path forward'
By P. R. Law | Aug 12, 2025
Kristin Sharp, CEO of the Flex Association, has highlighted the potential of portable benefits as a viable solution for expanding benefit access without forcing individuals to choose between employment and independence.
Rideshare drivers back SB 371 to ease insurance coverage requirements
By A. C. Newell | Jul 28, 2025
A coalition of 7,464 California rideshare drivers has announced its support for Senate Bill 371 (SB 371), which calls for reduced uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage requirements and shifts responsibility to transportation network...
Tennessee makes it a crime to impersonate rideshare or taxi drivers
By A. A. Dubose | Jul 21, 2025
NewsNation has reported that the Tennessee General Assembly has enacted a law criminalizing the impersonation of rideshare or taxi drivers.
Professional Background Screening Association says fingerprint-based background checks are incomplete
By A. B. Marr | Jul 21, 2025
The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) has announced in a press release that fingerprint-based background checks are incomplete and should not be solely relied upon.
California bill would ease insurance costs for rideshare drivers, lower fares for riders
By A. N. Juarez | Jul 17, 2025
California lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at reducing insurance costs for rideshare drivers, with the intention of passing savings on to passengers who use services like Uber and Lyft.
Rep. Vince Fong: ‘California has been ground zero for frivolous lawsuit abuse by plaintiff attorneys’
By A. R. Fields | Jul 9, 2025
Vince Fong, U.S. Representative for California's 20th Congressional District, has raised concerns about the high rate of frivolous lawsuit abuse in California.