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Ride-sharing

The emergence of app-based ride-sharing platforms like Uber and Lyft transformed the way people in cities get around — and not always for the better. It nearly decimated the taxi industry while offering riders a more seamless way to travel. But it also choked many cities with car traffic and disrupted labor with the popularization of gig work. The Verge covers all the news and analysis related to ride-sharing as well as what the future holds for this mode of transportation.

Uber is going public — what better time to talk about climate change?Uber is going public — what better time to talk about climate change?
Uber customers in Denver can now buy train and bus tickets in the appUber customers in Denver can now buy train and bus tickets in the app
Lyft loses effort to block NYC’s driver wage ruleLyft loses effort to block NYC’s driver wage rule
Uber expands its driver rewards program to 20 more US citiesUber expands its driver rewards program to 20 more US cities
Uber adds public transportation directions and schedules to its app in LondonUber adds public transportation directions and schedules to its app in London
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’s self-driving unit gets $1 billion investment from SoftBank and Japan’s auto industryUber’s self-driving unit gets $1 billion investment from SoftBank and Japan’s auto industry
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
Uber says it fixed its e-bikes with similar brake problems as Lyft, but these riders were still injuredUber says it fixed its e-bikes with similar brake problems as Lyft, but these riders were still injured
Sony launches S.Ride taxi-hailing service in TokyoSony launches S.Ride taxi-hailing service in Tokyo
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
Uber kicks off its bid to become a public companyUber kicks off its bid to become a public company
Uber Vouchers lets businesses buy rides for their customers in bulkUber Vouchers lets businesses buy rides for their customers in bulk
Uber sued for $10 million by woman who was sexually assaulted by her driverUber sued for $10 million by woman who was sexually assaulted by her driver
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
Uber’s Ride Pass subscription service is coming to 16 new citiesUber’s Ride Pass subscription service is coming to 16 new cities
Lyft wants to give free bank accounts and debit cards to driversLyft wants to give free bank accounts and debit cards to drivers
Uber is buying Middle Eastern ride-sharing rival Careem for $3.1 billionUber is buying Middle Eastern ride-sharing rival Careem for $3.1 billion
Uber Eats rolls out confusing new fees — here’s what they meanUber Eats rolls out confusing new fees — here’s what they mean
Uber settles driver classification lawsuit for $20 millionUber settles driver classification lawsuit for $20 million
Uber won’t be charged with fatal self-driving crash, says prosecutorUber won’t be charged with fatal self-driving crash, says prosecutor
You can now find Lime scooters and bikes in more cities in Google MapsYou can now find Lime scooters and bikes in more cities in Google Maps
Electric trikes are the latest battery-powered gadgets to enter the ride-sharing worldElectric trikes are the latest battery-powered gadgets to enter the ride-sharing world
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
BMW and Daimler will spend over $1 billion on the future of transportationBMW and Daimler will spend over $1 billion on the future of transportation
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
Uber and GM Cruise are making their respective AV ‘visualization’ tools open sourceUber and GM Cruise are making their respective AV ‘visualization’ tools open source
Uber sues to overturn New York City’s cap on new ride-hail driversUber sues to overturn New York City’s cap on new ride-hail drivers
Sandwich chain Jimmy John’s is revolting against Uber Eats and other food delivery appsSandwich chain Jimmy John’s is revolting against Uber Eats and other food delivery apps
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
Uber just added public transportation to its appUber just added public transportation to its app
Lyft will sue to block NYC’s driver pay equity lawLyft will sue to block NYC’s driver pay equity law
Austin teen arrested for robbing a bank after using a Jump scooter as his getaway vehicleAustin teen arrested for robbing a bank after using a Jump scooter as his getaway vehicle
Boeing’s experimental autonomous aircraft completes its first test flightBoeing’s experimental autonomous aircraft completes its first test flight
Uber said to be working on autonomous scooters and bikes for some reasonUber said to be working on autonomous scooters and bikes for some reason
Uber adds a ‘clean air fee’ in London to help drivers upgrade to electric carsUber adds a ‘clean air fee’ in London to help drivers upgrade to electric cars
Ford’s on-demand bus service Chariot is going out of businessFord’s on-demand bus service Chariot is going out of business
Bell’s hybrid-electric flying car will be available via Uber by the ‘mid-2020s’Bell’s hybrid-electric flying car will be available via Uber by the ‘mid-2020s’

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