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The Case for Uber Surge Pricing After a Mass Shooting

In criticizing the move, the New York Post got basic economics wrong.

Reason

America's new mask divide

Some big cities kept mask requirements on mass transit, while others ditched the rules.

Axios

Uber and Lyft ditch mandatory masks after judge shoots down CDC mandate

Neither drivers nor riders will be required to wear masks, and the car's front seat can now be occupied.

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Cheers and jeers in US as plane mask mandates are lifted

New York (AFP) - Airlines, subways and bus services across the United States moved quickly Tuesday to remove mask requirements following a federal court ruling that struck down face-covering mandates on public transportation, a hot-button issue throughout the pandemic.

AFP

Uber, Lyft scrap mask requirement for US riders, drivers

Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. will no longer ask riders and drivers in the U.S. to wear masks, joining a growing number of major transport providers shifting their policies.

Tribune News Service

Uber Stock Surges After Scrapping Mask Mandate; Lyft Stock Leaps, Airlines Shares Soar

Ride-sharing groups Uber and Lyft followed major U.S. airlines in scrapping mask mandates following yesterday's Federal court ruling in Florida.

The Street

Uber, Lyft join airlines in ending US mask mandate

New York (AFP) - Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft removed mask requirements on riders and drivers on Tuesday following a federal ruling striking down the mandate.

AFP

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Mum's horror after Uber drives off with son, 2, as she runs 'like madwoman' after him

Toddler Theo was sat in the back of the Uber as his mum got out to collect his buggy from the boot. As she popped the pram on the kerb the car pulled away with the boy still inside

Daily Mirror

Uber Withdraws Mask Mandate In US

Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE: UBER) lifted its mask mandate for riders and drivers in the U.S.

Benzinga

Latest apps promise fast service but can they deliver?

Venture capitalists have poured billions into the latest pandemic delivery craze: companies that promise to get you a bottle of Tylenol, an iced coffee, hummus, a cucumber and a roll of paper towels

The Independent UK

Buy the Dip: Schwab, Lyft, Altria, Kimberly-Clark

A fresh take on some of the stocks columnists and writers at TheStreet are looking at closely following recent declines.

The Street

Amazon Has a Controversial Answer for Inflation and Rising Fuel Costs

The higher cost of fuel and rising labor costs begins to take a toll on e-commerce goliath Amazon.

The Street

Corporate America's abortion two-step

There is an ongoing disconnect between Corporate America's professed principles and its pocketbook

Salon

Uber suspends services in Tanzania over new fare rules

Dar es Salaam (AFP) - US ride-hailing giant Uber has suspended its services in Tanzania, saying government legislation that raises fares and cuts its commission made it difficult for it to operate.

AFP

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Benzinga

This Is What Whales Are Betting On Uber Technologies

A whale with a lot of money to spend has taken a noticeably bearish stance on Uber Technologies. Looking at options history for Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) we detected 14 strange trades.

The Independent UK

EXCERPT: Jill Biden, navigating a prominent platform

The following excerpt is from the introduction of “Jill: A Biography of the First Lady,” by Associated Press journalists Julie Pace and Darlene Superville. The book details the life of Dr. Jill Biden. Superville covers the White House for the AP; Pace, a former White House correspondent and Washington bureau…

StockNews.com

4 Gig Economy Stocks Wall Street Predicts Will Rally 48% or More

The gig economy has grown substantially, accounting for one third of the American workforce in 2021. And rising inflation is driving an increase in gig work participation. With the global gig economy expected to continue growing, Wall Street expects the stocks of gig economy companies DoorDash (DASH), Lyft (LYFT), Upwork…

Benzinga

Lyft, Uber Face Flak For Initiating Surge After Dreadful Subway Attack; Look To Refund Riders

Lyft Inc (NASDAQ:LYFT) suspended its surge pricing citywide on April 12 after the horrific subway attack that injured at least 29 people, the New York Post reports. Larger rival Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER) restricted its suspension of demand-based rates to Brooklyn, where the shooting occurred. The shooting, around 8:30 a.m, had snapped train service…

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The Independent UK

Blame Trump? Jury hears that defense at Capitol riot trial

An Ohio man charged with stealing a coat rack from the U.S. Capitol doesn't deny that he joined the mob that stormed the building last year

Salon

Galloway: "Free college is a dumb idea"

The CNN+ host appeared on "Salon Talks" to discuss his "unfiltered" new show and how COVID prompted innovation

The Independent UK

Blame Trump? Jury hears that defense at Capitol riot trial

An Ohio man charged with stealing a coat rack from the U.S. Capitol doesn't deny that he joined the mob that stormed the building last year

Mic

Uber prices surged after the Brooklyn subway shooting

The company says the inflated fares — which charged customers as much as three times the standard price — happened “unintentionally” and they’ve since been disabled.

The Independent UK

Uber says it will refund users who were charged surge pricing after Brooklyn subway shooting

Ride-sharing app says it disabled surge pricing following shooting, after facing criticism over higher fares

Reason

I Can No Longer Rely On Uber

Uber is no longer a viable product for me.

Los Angeles Times

Frank Shyong: How did a Thai restaurant chain become so beloved by immigrants from Mexico and Central America?

LOS ANGELES -- When two Nicaraguan Uber drivers told me that a Thai place in Koreatown was their favorite restaurant in Los Angeles, I grew curious.

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