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Trump pardons convicted ex-Google engineer Anthony LevandowskiTrump pardons convicted ex-Google engineer Anthony Levandowski
Uber and Lyft drivers in California sue to overturn Prop 22 ballot measureUber and Lyft drivers in California sue to overturn Prop 22 ballot measure
Uber is bringing its EV and public transit features to more citiesUber is bringing its EV and public transit features to more cities
The best last-minute digital gifts from Target, Amazon, Walmart, and moreThe best last-minute digital gifts from Target, Amazon, Walmart, and more
Uber fined $59 million for dodging questions about sexual assaultsUber fined $59 million for dodging questions about sexual assaults
Uber and Lyft roll out new benefits for California drivers under Prop 22Uber and Lyft roll out new benefits for California drivers under Prop 22
Uber asks governors to give drivers early access to COVID-19 vaccinesUber asks governors to give drivers early access to COVID-19 vaccines
Uber’s fraught and deadly pursuit of self-driving cars is overUber’s fraught and deadly pursuit of self-driving cars is over
Uber reportedly will sell its flying taxi business to secretive startup Joby AviationUber reportedly will sell its flying taxi business to secretive startup Joby Aviation
Uber and Lyft just scored a huge federal transportation contractUber and Lyft just scored a huge federal transportation contract
The electric car industry now has its own lobbying groupThe electric car industry now has its own lobbying group
Uber is making it easier to redeem points in its loyalty programUber is making it easier to redeem points in its loyalty program
Uber reportedly may sell its self-driving car division to rival AuroraUber reportedly may sell its self-driving car division to rival Aurora
Uber rolls out a new feature that lets you book a ride 30 days in advanceUber rolls out a new feature that lets you book a ride 30 days in advance
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
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
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
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

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