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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
Ex-Google and Uber engineer Anthony Levandowski charged with trade secret theftEx-Google and Uber engineer Anthony Levandowski charged with trade secret theft
Uber’s $1-per-ride ‘safe rides fee’ had nothing to do with safetyUber’s $1-per-ride ‘safe rides fee’ had nothing to do with safety
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
Uber is testing an all-in-one subscription for rides, food delivery, bikes, and scootersUber is testing an all-in-one subscription for rides, food delivery, bikes, and scooters
McDonald’s joins forces with DoorDash, ending its exclusive deal with Uber EatsMcDonald’s joins forces with DoorDash, ending its exclusive deal with Uber Eats
Uber reports brisk sales of train and bus tickets in DenverUber reports brisk sales of train and bus tickets in Denver
Uber Comfort lets you request extra legroom and crank up the AC before pickupUber Comfort lets you request extra legroom and crank up the AC before pickup
Deaths and injuries don’t slow Uber Eats’ rapid expansion in Mexico

In the past six months, five Uber Eats couriers in Mexico have died in crashes, and dozens more have been injured. Uber’s insurance policy was supposed to help — it hasn’t.

Martha Pskowski
Uber Eats ditches deliveries for in-restaurant dining testUber Eats ditches deliveries for in-restaurant dining test
Uber tweaks its driver app amid rising tensions over worker rightsUber tweaks its driver app amid rising tensions over worker rights
Uber debuts a new self-driving car with more fail-safesUber debuts a new self-driving car with more fail-safes
Uber’s new shared scooter is bigger, tougher, and stops fasterUber’s new shared scooter is bigger, tougher, and stops faster
Uber says it will start delivering fast food by drone in San Diego this summerUber says it will start delivering fast food by drone in San Diego this summer
Uber’s air taxis will resemble really nice helicopters on the insideUber’s air taxis will resemble really nice helicopters on the inside
Uber’s chief operating and marketing officers are both leaving the companyUber’s chief operating and marketing officers are both leaving the company
The Uber for helicopters is now UberThe Uber for helicopters is now Uber
Uber starts allowing Eats orders inside its main appUber starts allowing Eats orders inside its main app
Uber’s CEO thinks Eats is a secret weapon in the ride-hailing warsUber’s CEO thinks Eats is a secret weapon in the ride-hailing wars
Uber will now deactivate riders with below average ratingsUber will now deactivate riders with below average ratings
Uber is now offering a ‘quiet mode’ option for its luxury serviceUber is now offering a ‘quiet mode’ option for its luxury service
Uber drivers are freelancers, not employees, federal labor lawyer saysUber drivers are freelancers, not employees, federal labor lawyer says
Uber launches a new tool to help cities track average vehicle speeds by streetUber launches a new tool to help cities track average vehicle speeds by street
Uber goes public: everything you need to know about the biggest tech IPO in years
The Uber driver strike isn’t about hindering Uber — it’s about disrupting the IPOThe Uber driver strike isn’t about hindering Uber — it’s about disrupting the IPO
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
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
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
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
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
Uber kicks off its bid to become a public companyUber kicks off its bid to become a public company

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