The company said it hoped to improve safety and encourage more female drivers.
Category: Lyft Inc
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Has ‘Gig Work’ Become a Dirty Word?
If work for companies like Uber and Lyft once carried some appeal for offering flexibility, the kind of labor it has come to represent is now used by some as shorthand for a raw deal.
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Minnesota Governor Vetoes Gig Worker Pay Bill
Gov. Tim Walz said the legislation would have raised costs for ordering an Uber or Lyft too high, potentially pricing out Minnesota customers.
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Minnesota Passes Bill Seeking to Ensure Minimum Wage for Gig Workers
Lyft and Uber have opposed the legislation, with Uber threatening to leave the state if it is enacted.
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Uber’s Revenue Up 29% as U.S. Ride-Hailing Business Improves
The company said its financial results in the most recent quarter were about in line with the expectations of investors.
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Lyft Employees Told to Return to Office as New Chief Executive Lays Out Vision
A day after nearly 1,100 people were laid off, the struggling company told its remaining workers to prepare for a series of changes.
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The Long Demise of the Stretch Limousine
Once a symbol of affluence, the stretch limo has largely fallen out of favor as the rise of Uber and Lyft, the Great Recession and new regulations hastened a shift to chauffeured vans and S.U.V.s.
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Lyft Will Lay Off About 1,200 People as It Looks to Cut Costs
The cuts come as the company tries to lower prices and remain competitive with Uber, its larger rival.
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California Court Mostly Upholds Prop. 22 in Win for Uber and Other Gig Companies
The New York Times – Business:The decision lessens the chances that gig drivers will be considered employees in the state, but it is expected to be appealed to the state Supreme Court.
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Lyft’s Financial Woes Thrust It Into the Spotlight
The New York Times – Business:Lyft recovered from pandemic restrictions slower than Uber, and critics said it lacked the kind of ambitious investments that could distinguish itself from its rival.
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Uber Reports Record Revenue as It Defies the Economic Downturn
The New York Times – Business:The company, which was hit hard in the early stages of the pandemic, saw revenue jump 49 percent from the same period a year ago.