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Uber and Lyft face an existential threat in California — and they’re losing

“These companies have been in existence for years now. And they’ve known that their drivers have these complaints and these problems, and they’ve done nothing to address it”

Andrew J. Hawkins
Hundreds of Uber and Lyft drivers rally in San Francisco for employee protectionsHundreds of Uber and Lyft drivers rally in San Francisco for employee protections
Segway-Ninebot introduces an e-scooter that can drive itself to a charging stationSegway-Ninebot introduces an e-scooter that can drive itself to a charging station
Uber lost over $5 billion in one quarter, but don’t worry, it gets worseUber lost over $5 billion in one quarter, but don’t worry, it gets worse
New York City extends its cap on new Uber and Lyft vehiclesNew York City extends its cap on new Uber and Lyft vehicles
Uber and Lyft finally admit they’re making traffic congestion worse in citiesUber and Lyft finally admit they’re making traffic congestion worse in cities
Lyft pulls its electric bike fleet from San Francisco streets after some catch fireLyft pulls its electric bike fleet from San Francisco streets after some catch fire
Lyft will add NYC subway and bus directions to its appLyft will add NYC subway and bus directions to its app
Lyft introduces pink-wheeled scooter that it says is better for scooter sharingLyft introduces pink-wheeled scooter that it says is better for scooter sharing
Lyft is rebranding its bikeshare service and launching new electric bikesLyft is rebranding its bikeshare service and launching new electric bikes
Lyft is suing San Francisco to prevent competing bikeshares from moving inLyft is suing San Francisco to prevent competing bikeshares from moving in
Lyft will now let passengers choose their own pronouns in the appLyft will now let passengers choose their own pronouns in the app
Lyft is offering free charging for its Portland EV driversLyft is offering free charging for its Portland EV drivers
Citi Bikes can now be rented through the Lyft appCiti Bikes can now be rented through the Lyft app
Lyft is adding a panic button so riders can dial 911 from the appLyft is adding a panic button so riders can dial 911 from the app
Uber and Lyft are the ‘biggest contributors’ to San Francisco’s traffic congestion, study saysUber and Lyft are the ‘biggest contributors’ to San Francisco’s traffic congestion, study says
Waymo’s self-driving cars are now available on Lyft’s app in PhoenixWaymo’s self-driving cars are now available on Lyft’s app in Phoenix
Uber and Lyft drivers are planning a strike on Wednesday ahead of Uber’s IPOUber and Lyft drivers are planning a strike on Wednesday ahead of Uber’s IPO
Lyft loses effort to block NYC’s driver wage ruleLyft loses effort to block NYC’s driver wage rule
Uber and Lyft stop hiring new drivers in New York CityUber and Lyft stop hiring new drivers in New York City
Lyft is offering cheap rides to the grocery store in 15 more citiesLyft is offering cheap rides to the grocery store in 15 more cities
Uber and Lyft roll out new safety measures in wake of college student’s murderUber and Lyft roll out new safety measures in wake of college student’s murder
Lyft pulls thousands of e-bikes out of service in three US cities for braking malfunctionsLyft pulls thousands of e-bikes out of service in three US cities for braking malfunctions
Lyft drivers strike as the money-losing company goes public

Drivers on strike, questions about profitability, and the looming specter of autonomous vehicles — what’s up with Lyft’s future?

Andrew J. Hawkins
Lyft wants to give free bank accounts and debit cards to driversLyft wants to give free bank accounts and debit cards to drivers
Lyft becomes the first ride-hail company to go public, beating UberLyft becomes the first ride-hail company to go public, beating Uber
Uber and Lyft reportedly giving some drivers cash bonuses to use towards buying IPO stockUber and Lyft reportedly giving some drivers cash bonuses to use towards buying IPO stock
Lyft’s new ‘most affordable ride’ involves a lot of extra waiting and walkingLyft’s new ‘most affordable ride’ involves a lot of extra waiting and walking
NYC’s new driver wage law means the days of cheap Uber rides are overNYC’s new driver wage law means the days of cheap Uber rides are over
Lyft will sue to block NYC’s driver pay equity lawLyft will sue to block NYC’s driver pay equity law
Lyft is offering $2.50 rides to grocery stores for DC residents with limited food choicesLyft is offering $2.50 rides to grocery stores for DC residents with limited food choices
New York commission votes to increase minimum wage for Uber, Lyft driversNew York commission votes to increase minimum wage for Uber, Lyft drivers
Citi Bike to triple in size, thanks to $100 million from new owner LyftCiti Bike to triple in size, thanks to $100 million from new owner Lyft
Lyft adds driver-friendly features including default tipping optionLyft adds driver-friendly features including default tipping option
Lyft planning to introduce a rewards program for ridersLyft planning to introduce a rewards program for riders
Lyft unveils a new self-driving car and acquires an AR startup to help it build mapsLyft unveils a new self-driving car and acquires an AR startup to help it build maps
Lyft’s monthly subscription plan is now available nationwideLyft’s monthly subscription plan is now available nationwide
Uber and Lyft will help you find your polling place on Election DayUber and Lyft will help you find your polling place on Election Day
Google Assistant now helps you compare ride-hailing prices and summon a carGoogle Assistant now helps you compare ride-hailing prices and summon a car
Lyft expands the ‘ditch your car’ challenge to 35 new citiesLyft expands the ‘ditch your car’ challenge to 35 new cities

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