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Lyft and Uber announce protections for drivers under TX abortion law

September 7, 2021

Following the implementation of abortion restrictions in Texas which make Uber and Lyft drivers legally vulnerable for driving patients to abortion clinics, the transportation companies have announced that they will pay all legal fees for drivers implicated under the new … [Read more...] about Lyft and Uber announce protections for drivers under TX abortion law

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

October 29, 2020

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

Uber set to invest millions in EV charging points in London

October 23, 2020

Uber wants its drivers to switch to electric cars. To persuade drivers in London, the ride-sharing giant has pledged to invest more than £5 million ($6.5 million) in public electric vehicle charging infrastructure. “Drivers consistently tell us that having reliable, accessible … [Read more...] about Uber set to invest millions in EV charging points in London

Seattle protects Uber and Lyft drivers with new gig economy wages

October 2, 2020

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