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Drivers’ Lawsuit Claims Uber and Lyft Violate Antitrust Laws
A group of drivers claimed on Tuesday that Uber and Lyft are engaging in anticompetitive practices by setting the prices customers pay and limiting drivers’ ability to choose which rides they accept without penalty. The drivers, along with the advocacy group Rideshare Drivers United, made the novel legal argument in a state lawsuit that targets […]
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Where Do Travelers Still Need to Wear Masks?
A federal judge in Florida struck down the federal mask requirement for planes and public transit on Monday, which had been set to expire on May 3. Within 24 hours, all major U.S. airlines, as well as the Amtrak rail system, had declared that they were no longer requiring masks for passengers or employees. The […]
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Uber, Lyft Drivers Struggle With High Gas Prices
When Adam Potash started driving for Lyft six months ago to help make ends meet, he was happy with the pay. The business was far from lucrative, but he was making about $200 a day before paying for costs like gas and car maintenance. But as gas prices have risen in recent weeks, Mr. Potash […]
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Washington State Advances Landmark Deal on Gig Drivers’ Job Status
The Washington State Senate on Friday passed a bill granting gig drivers certain benefits and protections while preventing them from being classified as employees — a longstanding priority of ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft. While the vote appears to pave the way for ultimate passage after a similar measure passed the state House of […]
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Uber Says It’s Bouncing Back From Pandemic In Earnings Report
Uber said on Wednesday that growing revenue and returning passengers sent a strong signal that its business was bouncing back in the final three months of 2021 from the slowdown caused by the pandemic. The quarter also provided another indication of how Uber’s fortunes rise and fall with its investments in other companies. Uber’s revenue […]
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