Fight for a livable wage prompts gig-workers to go on strike
Rideshare workers say they've had enough of the low pay that companies such as Uber and Lyft provide them for their work. On Wednesday, hundreds of gig-workers in the Bay Area, and across the nation, went on strike. KTVU's Tom Vacar reports.
White House says all Americans can get free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites through Uber, Lyft
President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.
Uber, Lyft team up to build database to expose abusive drivers
Uber and Lyft have teamed up to create a database of drivers ousted from their ride-hailing services for complaints about sexual assault and other crimes that have raised passenger-safety concerns for years.
California Supreme Court rejects lawsuit challenging ride-share vote
The California Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit Wednesday that sought to overturn a ballot measure that kept app-based ride-hailing and delivery drivers independent contractors.
Lyft leads coalition offering 60 million rides to and from COVID-19 vaccination sites
Lyft is offering 60 million free or discounted rides to and from coronavirus vaccination sites in uninsured, at-risk and low-income communities.
Lyft's results show pain but also hope as some riders return
Lyft is still feeling the pandemic's severe impact on the ride-hailing industry.
California court orders Uber and Lyft to treat drivers as employees, not contractors
An appeals court unanimously decided on Thursday that Uber and Lyft drivers are employees rather than independent contractors. The ruling comes less than two weeks before voters will be asked to exempt the ride-hailing giants from the state's gig economy law.
Future of CA's gig economy likely to be decided by voters on Nov. 3
Voters will decide on Proposition 22, which is whether Uber, Lyft, and other companies should classify gig workers as employees.
Uber, Lyft and the gig economy: here's what Prop 22 affects
Two gig-economy drivers with very different takes on California's Prop. 22. Voters will decide November 3 on whether drivers are considered employees.
Appeals court gives reprieve to Uber, Lyft in California
This month, Lyft and Uber were ordered by San Francisco Superior Court Judge Ethan Schulman to reclassify their drivers as employees instead of independent contractors under state law AB5, which took effect on Jan. 1.
Lyft's 2Q loss $437M as virus spread and riders stayed home
Lyft posted a loss of $437.1 million during the second quarter, when the coronavirus outbreak led many people to stay home and few were eager to use its ride-hailing service.
Uber may shut down for months in California, CEO warns
Uber's CEO said the ride-hailing company could cut service in California if a rule takes effect that grants drivers the status and benefits of employees.
Rideshare drivers demand Uber, Lyft reclassify workers as employees
The state attorney general's office is trying to force gig-work companies, especially rideshare companies, to comply with AB5.
California sues Uber, Lyft over driver classification
Rideshare drivers gathered on Wednesday in San Jose to enlist more members and support the pro-AB-5 lawsuit, which would force Uber and Lyft to make them full employees.
California to decide if labor law applies to app drivers
A ballot initiative backed by business giants Uber, Lyft and DoorDash is now set to go before California voters in November, a multimillion-dollar shot aimed at excluding the companies from a law that would make them give more benefits and wage protections to their drivers.
California sues Uber, Lyft claiming drivers misclassified as contractors
At 10:30 a.m., Becerra will be joined by Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer, San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott, and San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera in a virtual press briefing to make the announcement.
Marin transportation authority and Lyft expand $5 discount for shared ride to SMART stations
The $5-off incentive program started in September 2017 shortly after SMART began train service between Sonoma and Marin County.
Lyft sued by 20 more women over alleged sexual assault, rape by drivers
Lawsuit alleges Lyft failed to protect users from being sexually assaulted by drivers.