Explained | Blinkit protests and the legal remedies available to gig workers As Blinkit workers protest changes to their pay structure, we take a look at the legal protections available to gig workers The Hindu · Apr 30, 2023
Alleged Uber carjacker, stabber arrested after spending month at large William Bowman is set to face trial in the ACT Supreme Court. The Canberra Times · Apr 29, 2023
On Thursday, Lyft’s new CEO laid off over 1,000 employees. On Friday he ordered remaining ones back to the office Lyft proudly announced just a year ago that employees could “work from the office, at home, or any combination of the two.” Fortune · Apr 28, 2023
A Chainsaw, Harry Styles Concert Ticket More Weird Shit People Have Left In Ubers This Year Can someone check on the Harry fan, though? Pedestrian.tv · Apr 28, 2023
Dear Abby: Brother should be like me, visit our mom often He makes a daily phone call but skipped his mother’s 100th birthday party and never stops by to see her. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 28, 2023
Lyft to sack 1,072 employees with 26% of workforce to go amid Uber competition struggles Lyft informed its workers on Thursday of the job cuts after their new CEO David Risher said the company needed to bring its costs down in order to deliver affordable rides Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2023
Family pays tribute to Uber Eats driver killed in ‘demonic’ delivery attack: ‘I knew something was wrong’ Randall ‘Randy’ Cooke was making a delivery on 19 April in Florida when he was dragged inside and killed in attempted robbery The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023
Uber offers horse-drawn carriages for coronation at Dulwich Park The public will get a chance to ride in a replica royal carriage for three days before the crowning of King Charles Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2023
Horse-drawn carriage available to book on Uber ahead of coronation The carriage will be in a south London park in the days before the coronation. The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023
Calif.'s new safety net for the homeless Governor Newsom wants to use Medi-Cal as a safety net to provide housing and other services for the homeless Salon · Apr 26, 2023
Uber Eats driver killed and dismembered while delivering to Florida home ‘This was a horrific crime of passion,’ Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco said Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2023
Sheriff: Uber Eats driver slain, dismembered making delivery A Florida man is charged with murder and other offenses in the slaying and dismemberment of an Uber Eats driver who had brought food to the assailant’s house The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023
Driver in fatal Uber autonomous crash set for June trial An Uber driver involved in the first death connected to a fully autonomous vehicle faces a June trial The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023
Uber 'charging users more if they have low phone battery', investigation claims Belgian outlet, Dernière Heure claimed that a small investigation they ran found that Uber charged more to riders who had less phone battery Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023
WEKU · Apr 25, 2023 When your boss is an algorithm Drivers for Uber and Lyft say the apps promote wage discrimination.
ABC News · Apr 24, 2023 Gig economy shifts as Uber takes on supermarket delivery, government pushes for minimum employment standards Deals between Coles, Uber and a key transport union establishing minimum conditions — ahead of the threat of legislation — could mean better days for gig economy workers.
The New Daily · Apr 23, 2023 Food delivery drivers are overworked and underpaid: Here’s how to help A study shows the majority of transport gig workers rely on earnings to survive, but thousands are struggling on less than the minimum wage.
Irish Mirror · Apr 23, 2023 Five days in Washington DC: what to do and where to go in a city with so much to offer 'It is the home of the President, Congress, the Supreme Court and many more must-visits such as the Smithsonian museums, the National Mall and Arlington.'
Tribune News Service · Apr 21, 2023 Lyft plans job cuts that may hit 30% of staff in overhaul Ride-hailing company Lyft Inc. plans to cut at least 1,200 jobs in a fresh round of layoffs as the company struggles to reach profitability and compete with bigger rival Uber Technologies Inc.
The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023 Lyft gears up to make 'significant' layoffs under new CEO Lyft is preparing to lay off hundreds of employees
Fortune · Apr 21, 2023 16 proven ways to make money fast In today’s uncertain times, it’s important to have extra income on the side. Here are a few ways to make money fast when you need it.
The Conversation · Apr 21, 2023 'Stand your ground' laws empower armed citizens to defend property with violence – a simple mistake can get you shot, or killed In one key respect, Ralph Yarl was fortunate. The wounds the 16-year-old suffered after being shot twice on April 13, 2023, by the owner of the house whose doorbell he rang, thinking it was where he was due to pick up his two younger brothers, did not prove fatal.
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023 Sword attack killer gets another 55-year prison sentence A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for a vicious and random sword attack that killed one man and seriously wounded another in 2020
Fortune · Apr 20, 2023 Uber Eats expands robot deliveries to areas of Virginia Six-wheeled robots have been spreading to several U.S. locations.
Fortune · Apr 20, 2023 CEOs are working frontline shifts to drive employee retention CEO at companies like Starbucks and Uber are picking up frontline shifts to boost employee satisfaction and retention.