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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 takes a victory lap on Prop 22 and talks about taking it nationalUber takes a victory lap on Prop 22 and talks about taking it national
Uber is still getting hammered by COVID, though things are looking slightly betterUber is still getting hammered by COVID, though things are looking slightly better
Uber and Lyft had an edge in the Prop 22 fight: their apps

The victory of Prop 22 in California could set a precedent for how companies use technology to lobby for political outcomes

Andrew J. Hawkins
Uber, Lyft drivers aren’t employees after all, California voters sayUber, Lyft drivers aren’t employees after all, California voters say
Uber can continue to push pro-Prop 22 messages at drivers in its app, court saysUber can continue to push pro-Prop 22 messages at drivers in its app, court says
Uber and Lyft lose appeal, ordered again to classify drivers as employeesUber and Lyft lose appeal, ordered again to classify drivers as employees
Uber accused in lawsuit of bullying drivers in its app to support Prop 22Uber accused in lawsuit of bullying drivers in its app to support Prop 22
Uber’s Jump bikes get a second life in Mexico CityUber’s Jump bikes get a second life in Mexico City
Uber is spamming users with political push notifications ahead of a key gig worker voteUber is spamming users with political push notifications ahead of a key gig worker vote
Uber wins appeal against London banUber wins appeal against London ban
Uber backup driver charged in fatal 2018 self-driving car crashUber backup driver charged in fatal 2018 self-driving car crash
Uber pledges to shift to ‘100 percent’ electric vehicles by 2030Uber pledges to shift to ‘100 percent’ electric vehicles by 2030
Uber launches car rentals in the UK for maximum social distancingUber launches car rentals in the UK for maximum social distancing
Uber will require some riders to take mask selfiesUber will require some riders to take mask selfies
Revel launches its shared electric mopeds in San FranciscoRevel launches its shared electric mopeds in San Francisco
Shared bike and scooter companies are freaking out over a new bill in CaliforniaShared bike and scooter companies are freaking out over a new bill in California
Former Uber security chief charged with paying hush money to cover up 2016 hackFormer Uber security chief charged with paying hush money to cover up 2016 hack
Uber and Lyft shutdown in California averted as judge grants emergency stayUber and Lyft shutdown in California averted as judge grants emergency stay
Lyft will suspend its ride-hailing service in CaliforniaLyft will suspend its ride-hailing service in California
Uber CEO on the fight in California: ‘We can’t go out and hire 50,000 people overnight’Uber CEO on the fight in California: ‘We can’t go out and hire 50,000 people overnight’
Uber’s $25-a-month subscription service is now available across the US — except CaliforniaUber’s $25-a-month subscription service is now available across the US — except California
An Uber and Lyft shutdown in California looks inevitable — unless voters bail them out

Going dark for two months could help show voters what’s at stake in November

Andrew J. Hawkins
Uber and Lyft on track to leave California after failing to delay driver status orderUber and Lyft on track to leave California after failing to delay driver status order
Lyft joins Uber in threatening to pull out of California over driver statusLyft joins Uber in threatening to pull out of California over driver status
Uber may shut down in California if forced to classify drivers as employees, CEO saysUber may shut down in California if forced to classify drivers as employees, CEO says
Uber and Lyft ordered by California judge to classify drivers as employeesUber and Lyft ordered by California judge to classify drivers as employees
Uber continues to hemorrhage cash during the pandemic despite growth in deliveryUber continues to hemorrhage cash during the pandemic despite growth in delivery
California labor commissioner sues Uber and Lyft for alleged wage theftCalifornia labor commissioner sues Uber and Lyft for alleged wage theft
Lime adds the Jump e-bikes Uber didn’t scrap to its appLime adds the Jump e-bikes Uber didn’t scrap to its app
Former Google exec Anthony Levandowski sentenced to 18 months for stealing self-driving car secretsFormer Google exec Anthony Levandowski sentenced to 18 months for stealing self-driving car secrets
SoundCloud’s co-founders are launching an e-bike subscription service in BerlinSoundCloud’s co-founders are launching an e-bike subscription service in Berlin
Uber will acquire public transportation software company RoutematchUber will acquire public transportation software company Routematch
Massachusetts sues Uber and Lyft over driver classificationMassachusetts sues Uber and Lyft over driver classification
Uber to offer boat rides in London as new commuter serviceUber to offer boat rides in London as new commuter service
Uber launches on-demand grocery delivery in Latin America and CanadaUber launches on-demand grocery delivery in Latin America and Canada
Uber acquires meal delivery service Postmates for $2.65 billionUber acquires meal delivery service Postmates for $2.65 billion
Lime is relaunching Jump’s electric bikes in LondonLime is relaunching Jump’s electric bikes in London
The UK will finally allow electric scooter rentals starting July 4thThe UK will finally allow electric scooter rentals starting July 4th
Uber reportedly offers to buy out PostmatesUber reportedly offers to buy out Postmates
Lyft settles with Justice Department over rider accessibility complaintsLyft settles with Justice Department over rider accessibility complaints

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