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Exercise on your way to the polls with a free bike ride

October 29, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Back in September, we wrote about an initiative from ride-sharing company Lyft that will allow voters to get free or discounted rides to their local polling stations. All you need to do is use the code 2020VOTE while requesting a ride. In a similar fashion, micromobility … [Read more...] about Exercise on your way to the polls with a free bike ride

Starbucks offers employees free rides to polling places

October 8, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

If you work at Starbucks and aren’t sure how you’re getting to the polls, you’re in luck. The coffee chain announced it will offer employees complimentary Lyft rides to polling stations. This includes voting in person, going to volunteer at voting stations, or even just a ride to … [Read more...] about Starbucks offers employees free rides to polling places

Seattle protects Uber and Lyft drivers with new gig economy wages

October 2, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

The gig economy is growing, but these workers are not always guaranteed the same protections as employees in more traditional roles. In a move to protect these workers, the city of Seattle has passed a new wage scale for Uber and Lyft drivers, including a $16.39 minimum wage, to … [Read more...] about Seattle protects Uber and Lyft drivers with new gig economy wages

Lyft is once again offering free or low-cost rides on Election Day

September 19, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

With the elections coming up, ride-sharing giant Lyft is offering free and discounted rides to help people get to their local polling stations. When election day arrives, riders will be able to get 50 percent off one ride (up to $10) to a dropbox or polling location when you … [Read more...] about Lyft is once again offering free or low-cost rides on Election Day

New research emphasizes the need for electric rideshare vehicles

July 14, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

With versatile options, increasingly reliable batteries, and charging stations popping up everywhere, making the switch to an electric vehicle is easier than ever. New research shows that while switching to an electric vehicle at home is a great option for supporting green … [Read more...] about New research emphasizes the need for electric rideshare vehicles

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