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Uber finally recognizes UK driver union in historic agreementUber finally recognizes UK driver union in historic agreement
The autonomous vehicle world is shrinking — it’s overdue

‘The AV industry has promised too much for too long, and has delivered too little’

Andrew J. Hawkins
Biden’s Labor Department reverses Trump-era gig worker ruleBiden’s Labor Department reverses Trump-era gig worker rule
Uber’s grocery delivery is getting a boost from new partnership with GopuffUber’s grocery delivery is getting a boost from new partnership with Gopuff
Arrival and Uber are working on an electric ride-hailing carArrival and Uber are working on an electric ride-hailing car
Uber will let you book a vaccine appointment through its appUber will let you book a vaccine appointment through its app
Go read this deep dive into Uber founder Travis Kalanick’s CloudKitchens startupGo read this deep dive into Uber founder Travis Kalanick’s CloudKitchens startup
Uber is licensing its ride-hailing software to three more public transit agenciesUber is licensing its ride-hailing software to three more public transit agencies
Uber weed deliveries may be on the company’s roadmap — eventuallyUber weed deliveries may be on the company’s roadmap — eventually
Uber reported bookings for its ride-hailing business rose 9 percent in MarchUber reported bookings for its ride-hailing business rose 9 percent in March
Uber and Lyft have a driver shortage problem, and it’s costing them a lot of moneyUber and Lyft have a driver shortage problem, and it’s costing them a lot of money
Facebook, Uber, and Microsoft plan to start bringing employees back to officesFacebook, Uber, and Microsoft plan to start bringing employees back to offices
Uber partners with ScriptDrop for prescription deliveryUber partners with ScriptDrop for prescription delivery
Uber drivers in the UK will now get minimum wage and paid vacation after a big court winUber drivers in the UK will now get minimum wage and paid vacation after a big court win
Uber and Lyft will share information about drivers deactivated for serious offensesUber and Lyft will share information about drivers deactivated for serious offenses
The Uber-Waymo trial: greed, ambition, and robot carsThe Uber-Waymo trial: greed, ambition, and robot cars
Ex-Google engineer Anthony Levandowski has closed his artificial intelligence churchEx-Google engineer Anthony Levandowski has closed his artificial intelligence church
Uber and Lyft are getting less unprofitable, but COVID-19 is still a drag on their businessUber and Lyft are getting less unprofitable, but COVID-19 is still a drag on their business
Uber is buying alcohol delivery service Drizly for $1.1 billionUber is buying alcohol delivery service Drizly for $1.1 billion
Uber reportedly lays off 185 former Postmates workersUber reportedly lays off 185 former Postmates workers
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

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