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Uber, Lyft win court block on NYC law requiring notice before firing drivers

US District Judge Gregory Woods in Manhattan said in a written ruling on Tuesday that the city's law adopted earlier this year benefits a small fraction of drivers ‌while interfering with ⁠the ⁠ride-hailing companies' right to police the safety of their platforms.

The Economic Times

Amazon is spending billions on deploying engineers into customers looking to get started with AI

AWS' Forward Deployed Engineers will reside inside customer organizations to build and implement AI tools at scale.

TechRadar

Seattle's Sky-High Minimum Wage for Delivery Drivers Has Been a Disaster

"We created a problem and it's our responsibility to fix it," former Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson admitted.

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Lyft CEO: we’re setting a multi-sensor safety standard for autonomous rides

We're drawing a hard line: no fully driverless vehicle without multiple sensor redundancy will operate on the platform.

Fortune

California Rideshare Drivers Move Toward Unionizing, Following Massachusetts

Uber and Lyft drivers in both states say low pay, rising gas prices and a lack of transparency in how they're compensated have fueled organizing efforts.

Capital & Main

Lyft, Uber sue New York City to block driver retention law

Both companies are challenging Local Law 52 of ‌2026, which ⁠generally prevents ⁠large ride-sharing companies from swiftly dismissing drivers absent a "bona fide economic reason" or "just cause."

The Economic Times

Physical security startup Coram AI raises $35 million co-led by Ansa Capital, Battery Ventures

The San Francisco-based company was cofounded by Ashesh Jain, formerly head of autonomy at Lyft's self-driving division, and Peter Ondruska, who led AI research at Lyft before moving to Toyota's Woven division after it acquired Lyft's self-driving unit in 2021.

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Lyft, Baidu to start testing robotaxis in London

Chinese tech giant Baidu is set to test its self-driving cars in London soon. Partnering with Lyft, the company aims for commercial operations this year. This move follows a similar announcement from British startup Wayve. While fully driverless rides may take longer, London is poised for a significant shift in…

The Economic Times

So Dystopian: Guy Films Uber Driver’s Interaction With His AI Girlfriend, Leaves People Baffled

Human girlfriends and boyfriends are out – AI partners are the new way people seek connection. It may seem wildly dystopian, but people are now training chatbots to act like their partners. A Lyft driver recently went viral when a passenger shared his conversation with an AI girlfriend. "I finally…

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Detroit Rapper Who Sued Lyft Because Driver Refused Her A Ride Over Her Weight Reportedly Turns To Van

“The driver said she needed a bigger vehicle. After months of lawyers and headlines, the solution was actually a bigger vehicle.”

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Woman Takes Lyft. Then She Gets A $150 'Damage' Fee A Few Days Later: 'Becoming More And More Popular…Also With Uber'

'I'm so tired of it.'

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Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears

Drivers in Massachusetts for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft have become the first in the nation to certify a union

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Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears

Drivers in Massachusetts for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft have become the first in the nation to certify a union

The Independent UK

Uber CEO says rideshare ‘freed up’ his son from having to get a driver’s license—and he’s one of many Gen Zers who aren’t willing to drive

“This drives me crazy. My son is over 18,” Dara Khosrowshahi said on a podcast. “I’m still trying to get my son to get his driver’s license.”

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'Scammer' Lyft Driver Allegedly Tried to Charge Riders $75 Using An AI-Generated Photo of Fake Car Damages

A Florida Lyft driver has been blocked after allegedly using AI-generated images to claim a $75 (£59) damage fee.

The Conversation

Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed a US$1 fee on all Uber, Lyft and other rideshare trips in the city to begin in 2027. The projected $48 million annual revenue would go entirely to support the chronically underfunded Philadelphia school district, which faces a $300 million budget deficit.

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ZoomInfo Stock Plunges as Company Slashes Jobs. Wall Street Doesn’t Know Whether to Love or Hate AI Layoffs.

ZoomInfo stock cratered after sweeping layoffs and weak guidance reignited fears that AI could disrupt the company’s core sales-intelligence business.

Fortune

‘This is very transformative for the business’: Lyft’s head of growth on taking a big step into London’s black cab sector

The ride-hailing giant has agreed to acquire Gett U.K., making it the largest app for London’s iconic black cabs. Lyft’s EVP for global growth, an Arsenal fan, is excited.

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The Guardian - US

‘I don’t want to waste the gas’: Uber and Lyft drivers reeling as fuel prices soar

Drivers face dilemma of driving more or cutting back – and support from ride-share giants decried as ‘slap in the face’

Barchart

NBA Legend Shaq Is Betting Big on Futuristic Immersive Retail — ‘I’m a Geek, America, and Proud to Say It’ After Spending Big as a Customer

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is betting on immersive, tech-driven retail after first spending thousands there as a customer. His move reflects a consistent strategy of investing in products he personally believes in—and sees real potential in.

Capital & Main

ICE Has Arrested Dozens of Delivery Drivers at the Gates of a San Diego Military Base

Advocates warn immigrants to avoid military bases when working for apps like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash.

The Conversation

What gig workers and employees who get tips need to know about the new no-tax-on-tips tax break

About 1 in 10 American workers are earning a living as a gig worker. That means they find their customers through Lyft, DoorDash, TaskRabbit and other digital platforms, or do another form of what the IRS and others call “on-demand work.”

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Tax Tips: How to Use Your Side Hustle to Write Off Car Fees

Working as a rideshare driver for such companies as Lyft or Uber can be a great way to earn extra cash as a side hustle. In addition to making your own hours (and quick bucks), being a rideshare driver also comes with an extra benefit that’s easy to overlook: tax…

The Independent UK

DoorDash offers added payments to US and Canadian drivers as gas prices soar

DoorDash is offering extra compensation to U.S. and Canadian drivers as part of a temporary program to help offset rising gas prices

Reason

Seattle's Minimum Wage Laws Backfired on Uber and Lyft. Now the Union Wants To Limit Drivers.

As demand for trips has plummeted in the wake of the wage hikes, the Drivers Union is trying to limit the number of gig workers on the road.

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