The National Labor Relations Board on Tuesday made public its opinion that Uber drivers should be classified as independent contractors versus full-time employees who are eligible for benefits and ...
The National Labor Relations Board on Tuesday made public its opinion that Uber drivers should be classified as independent contractors versus full-time employees who are eligible for benefits and ...
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With Uber's highly anticipated IPO just days away, thousands of ride-sharing app drivers went on strike Wednesday. Drivers want a pay structure that gives them a bigger share of riders' fares.
To tip or not to tip drivers, that is Uber's question. People do it with taxis, people do it with Lyft. Now, drivers for the ride-hailing service are petitioning Uber to allow for cashless tipping ...
More than 120 Uber, Lyft drivers said to have sexually assaulted riders. A news report says 103 Uber drivers and 18 Lyft drivers allegedly raped, forcibly touched or kidnapped passengers.
Driving for Uber or Lyft is often held up as a model for how the "gig economy" is creating opportunities for workers to, as Uber puts it, "earn what you need."And so it is — if you don't need to ...
Uber drivers can now accept tips electronically, without Uber's help. Before now, all tips for Uber drivers had to be done in cash. But in-car advertising company Vugo is hoping to change that by ...
Uber riders with a habit of being rude to drivers or otherwise acting like a jerk could soon find themselves barred from using the service. Starting Wednesday, riders with a rating from drivers ...
Uber drivers in Australia log off to protest upfront pricing, pooling ... "We want driver-partners to be successful when using the Uber app which is why we are investing in innovative technology ...
Uber and Lyft drivers protest for better working conditions. The protest, which took place at Uber's headquarters, comes as California considers legislation that could affect their employment status.
Uber will finally stop letting your ex-drivers see your exact address. Currently, Uber drivers have access to all your exact pick-up and drop-off locations, even if you delete the app, but this is ...
Uber also says it's done a lot to safeguard drivers' accounts. "Accounts are protected by two-factor authentication as well as multiple security checkpoints when logging in or making account ...
Detest Uber's surge pricing? Some drivers don't like it either. The practice of tripling, quadrupling and quintupling ride fares in times of high demand may face limits from New York City officials.
Our own Dara Kerr wrote about con artist targeting Uber drivers. Alfred tell us a little bit about this. Yeah, so this scam is pretty convoluted, but it's really sophisticated.
Uber tries to 'rebuild the love' with drivers. Can it work? The ride-hailing company is bleeding drivers and has spent the last six months trying to make things better. Drivers say they still want ...
Thousands of current and former Uber drivers will start receiving checks averaging $223 this week, thanks to a Federal Trade Commission settlement made last year with the ride-hailing concern.
Uber: Pay more for rides to cover drivers' insurance. The ride-hailing company is bumping up rates in eight US states to fund an injury insurance program for drivers.
Uber has a tip limit? That's news to drivers. If you want to leave a generous tip for your Uber driver, you may have to use cash because the ride-hailing app has a ceiling.
Uber and Lyft drivers protest for better working conditions. The protest, which took place at Uber's headquarters, comes as California considers legislation that could affect their employment status.