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High gas prices sting millions who rely on driving for work

"If you are the company that requires everyone to come in all the time, you're a pariah," said one employer.

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Gas prices sting US workers who depend on their cars

Millions of Americans who rely on their cars for work are changing their habits, signing up for carpools or even ditching their cars for bicycles as gas prices recently hit $5 per gallon for the first time ever.

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Pilot rideshare program helping southeast Houston save money

Houston is growing and some of those growing pains can be felt at the gas pump and when driving down congested streets. A new program is being tested in Houston to save money on rideshares. In partnership with Uber, the Greater Southeast Management District launched a program during Memorial Day weekend to help solve traffic concerns and keep Houston on the move.

Filipino lawyer gunned down inside Uber vehicle in Philadelphia dies

A Filipino lawyer has died a day after being shot while on his way to an airport in Philadelphia. John Albert “Jal” Laylo, a Philippines government attorney on vacation in the city, was sharing an Uber vehicle with his mother Leah when their car was attacked by still unknown suspects at 4:06 a.m. on Saturday. The suspects then pulled over to the Uber driver’s side and fired more rounds before fleeing the scene.

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Uber revives shared rides in U.S. for first time during pandemic

Uber is bringing back the feature that allows passengers to share rides with strangers for a discounted fare.

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Uber restarting shared rides in U.S. cities like New York and San Francisco

Uber and Lyft suspended shared rides in March 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic began to ravage communities across the globe.

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Filipino government lawyer fatally shot while vacationing in U.S.

Filipino government lawyer John Albert Laylo was killed during a vacation with his mother, Philadelphia police said.

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Global inflation: Five ways US rate rise will affect you

The impact of higher interest rates in the US will cascade through the global economy.

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Why Urban Life Suddenly Got Way More Expensive

It’s not just inflation. It’s the end of the Millennial Consumer Subsidy.

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Houston among top 3 most forgetful cities as Uber releases list of most strange, unique items left behind

Did you forget something at an Uber recently? If so, you’re not the only one that did.

It's not Apple or Tesla, but Inrix has data from 500 million vehicles taking transportation into the future

Inrix is a transportation software company working on a world of autonomous vehicles and zero accidents, zero fatalities and carbon neutrality.

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Uber powers emergency food deliveries in Ukraine

Uber has built a "private-label" version of its delivery platform to help the UN deliver food and water.

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Tech companies urge U.S. to let the kids of visa holders stay past the age of 21

Tech companies including Amazon, Google, Salesforce and Uber are urging the government to revise aging out policies for children of high-skilled visa holders.

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Bobcats get out-homered in loss to Stanford

PALO ALTO, Calif. — Texas State chose to use its allowed mulligan.The Bobcats were out-hit and out-homered in an 8-4 loss to Stanford Sunday evening in an NCAA regional game.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Sports San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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How to get the most out of ride-hailing services

Saving money and earning perks are just two benefits of doing your homework before booking a ride.

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Uber to expand in Italy through deal with the country's largest taxi dispatcher

The deal will allow 12,000 Italian taxi drivers to accept trips through the Uber app.

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Party buses, robot deliveries and vacation bookings: Uber to roll out new features

As demand for rides increases, Uber plans on rolling out an array of new features​ for customers.

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‘We need to take care of ourselves’: Ride-share, delivery drivers learn about wellness, self-care as stress of the job increases

The surge in people choosing to drive for a living for rideshare and delivery companies was met with a pandemic of viral infections but also more crime on the roads, and drivers are struggling to balance the pros of the job, like flexible schedules, with the reality of the risks of being on the road.

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An Uber driver helped a stranded TikTok influencer after she was robbed during Coachella. In return, she raised over $240,000 for his family.

"It hit $1,000 in one hour and then $100,000 in 24 hours," Becca Moore said of the fundraiser that now has over $240,000. "I still can't believe it."

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Uber CEO tells staff company will cut down on costs, treat hiring as a 'privilege'

Uber will slash spending on marketing and incentives and treat hiring as a "privilege," CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in an email to staff on Sunday.

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Tech companies racked up over $17 billion in losses on equity investments in the first quarter

Amazon, Uber, Alphabet and Shopify each recorded losses of over $1 billion in the first quarter from their investments in other tech companies.

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Options traders get bullish, bet it can't get any worse for Uber and Lyft

Options traders used the post-earnings washout in ride-hailing stocks to make bullish bets on Uber and Lyft, with two particularly lofty bets drawing the eye.

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Uber, Lyft, Airbnb, Starbucks and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Uber, Brinker, Generac and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves before the bell.

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Uber reports surging revenue as drivers return, but posts massive loss on investments

Uber expects to keep drivers at high without "significant incremental incentive investments."

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Uber reports Q1 earnings on Wednesday: Here's what Wall Street's watching

Uber shares are down more than 26% year-to-date Here's what Wall Street will be looking for when Uber reports Q1 earnings on Wednesday.

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Fentanyl and alcohol killed University of New Orleans student Ciaya Whetstone, coroner says, as family demands answers about Uber driver

"They want to know what the Uber driver did as he witnessed a passenger dying," a statement from the family's lawyers said.

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Fentanyl and alcohol killed University of New Orleans student Ciaya Whetstone, coroner says, as family demands answers about Uber driver

"They want to know what the Uber driver did as he witnessed a passenger dying," a statement from the family's lawyers said.

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Justice Dept. to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judge’s order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes and trains and in travel hubs, officials said Wednesday.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Justice Department files appeal seeking to overturn order voiding travel mask mandate

The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judge’s order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes, trains and travel hubs, officials said Wednesday.

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As mask mandate is struck down, immunocompromised people contemplate travel plans: "I'm especially concerned about who I'll sit next to"

Uber and Lyft joined all U.S. airlines and Amtrak and announced that masks are now optional on all rides.

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A man boasted about Jan. 6 to his Uber driver, feds say. He’s now charged.

After Jerry Braun allegedly told his Uber driver he was one of the Capitol rioters, the driver asked, “Well, how’d that work out for ya?” Braun has since been arrested.

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Uber says masks are no longer required; CDC still recommends wearing them

Uber has joined many other businesses that have moved forward by no longer requiring mask use for rideshares following the CDC decision to its end mask order.

Uber drops mask requirements, says anyone uncomfortable can cancel trip

Uber lifted mask requirements for drivers and passengers Tuesday, telling customers "if...

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Uber gets rid of mask mandate for drivers and riders

“If you ever feel uncomfortable, you can always cancel the trip,” the rideshare giant says

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Soaring gas prices are forcing some Uber, Lyft drivers off the road

Gas prices are up nearly 50% from this time last year, forcing many rideshare drivers to quit or scale back.

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Lyft and Uber criticized for surge pricing after Brooklyn subway shooting

New Yorkers shared screenshots of soaring rideshare prices after at least 10 shot in attack that halted train service.

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Uber looks to create travel 'superapp' by adding planes, trains and rental cars

The San Francisco-headquartered firm announced Wednesday that it is adding trains, buses, planes and car rentals to its U.K. app this year.

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More affordable way to take your family sailing

Sailing is no longer just for the rich and famous. It’s now becoming more affordable for families in the Houston area.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: GameStop, Uber, Nielsen Holdings and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

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Uber wins 30-month London license, ending a lengthy battle with city regulators

Uber has been granted a 30-month license to operate in London, Transport for London said Saturday.

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You’ll soon be able to hail a New York City taxi through Uber

Uber is adding taxis to its app as it seeks to give riders more options and reliability on the heels of a driver shortage.

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Uber will list all New York City taxis on its app, giving customers more choices

Creative Mobile Technologies, which provides the technology systems for New York City taxis, said it will gain access to Uber's customer base. The partnership will launch to the public this summer.

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Food-Delivery Services Will Struggle to Outrun Inflation

Consumers are likely to pull back on discretionary purchases as costs of household staples rise.

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Tech companies fight low morale and attrition with more equity grants as their stocks get slammed

The slump in tech stocks is weighing on employees' net worth and morale, adding pressure on companies to use new perks to retain talent.

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Amazon Flex drivers hit by surging gas prices are demanding relief after Uber, Lyft offer help

On Wednesday, Flex drivers rallied outside of an Amazon warehouse in Southern California to ask the company to increase pay because of rising gas prices.

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Want a Family Sedan? You’re Not in the Driver’s Seat

Automakers aren’t interested in expanding production for these modest, fuel-efficient vehicles as they focus on SUVs and EVs.

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Lyft Details Fuel Surcharge To Help Offset Rising Gas Prices

The measure will remain in place for at least the next 60 days.

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Lyft Details Fuel Surcharge To Help Offset Rising Gas Prices

The measure will remain in place for at least the next 60 days.

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DoorDash paying back drivers to offset high gas prices

Delivery company DoorDash says it will refund its drivers for some U.S. gasoline purchases to help offset higher prices.

DoorDash offers gas rewards program for drivers, says customers won't bear the costs

While DoorDash is following Uber and Lyft in providing aid to drivers, the company says it won't raise prices on consumers.

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Uber and Lyft add fuel surcharges to rides as gas prices surge nationwide

As of Monday, the average cost of a gallon of regular fuel is now $4.325, according to AAA. Both rideshare companies say they're adding surcharges to deal with the spike in gas prices in the U.S.

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Lyft follows Uber in adding fuel surcharge for riders because of surging gas prices

Lyft said the fuel surcharges will go to drivers, who are in charge of filling up their own tanks.

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Uber Charging Customers New Fuel Fee For Rides And Delivery Services

The temporary surcharge will be either 45 cents or 55 cents for each Uber trip and either 35 cents or 45 cents for each Uber Eats order.

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Uber Charging Customers New Fuel Fee For Rides And Delivery Services

The temporary surcharge will be either 45 cents or 55 cents for each Uber trip and either 35 cents or 45 cents for each Uber Eats order.

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Uber charging customers new fuel fee for rides, delivery

Citing record-high prices for gasoline, Uber is charging customers a new fuel fee to help offset costs for ride-hail and delivery drivers.

With gas prices soaring, Uber adds a customer surcharge to help offset fuel costs for drivers

The company said it will charge riders an additional 45 cents to 55 cents per trip beginning March 16.

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5 things for Houstonians to know for Friday, Feb. 18

Here are things to know for Friday, Feb. 18:

4 men dead in fiery crash after vehicle strikes Uber driver, hits tree near IAH Airport, police say

Houston police are investigating a fiery crash they said left four men dead near IAH Airport in northeast Houston Friday.

Uber driver accused of assaulting 73-year-old passenger who asked her to stop texting, driving, deputies say

An Uber driver is accused of assaulting a 73-year-old passenger who asked her to stop texting and driving while traveling on the Northwest Freeway, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

‘I’m having nightmares’: Man says Uber driver ran over his leg for being at wrong location

A man is speaking out after he said he was attacked by an Uber driver in northwest Harris County.

EU plan to boost gig economy workers is latest blow to apps

A new European Union plan to improve conditions for the growing number of gig economy workers could mean millions more of them are classified as employees entitled to benefits.

5 things for Houstonians to know for Wednesday, Dec. 1

Here are things to know for Wednesday, Dec. 1:

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Uber driver shot by passenger during possible attempted robbery, HCSO says

An Uber driver was shot by a passenger during a possible attempted robbery Monday evening, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

US sues Uber, saying wait fees discriminate against disabled

The federal government is suing Uber saying it discriminates against disabled people by charging fees when drivers have to wait for passengers to board their vehicles.

Hospital patient accused of stealing Uber driver’s SUV and leading police on chase in SW Houston, police say

Police are investigating after they said a hospital patient stole an Uber driver’s SUV from Memorial Hermann Hospital and led officers on a chase Monday night.

Hundreds of migrating songbirds crash into NYC skyscrapers

Hundreds of birds migrating through New York City this week have died after crashing into the city’s glass towers.

Dutch court: Uber drivers covered by taxi labor agreement

A court in Amsterdam has ruled that Uber drivers fall under the Dutch taxi drivers’ collective labor agreement.

Lyft, Uber to cover fees for drivers sued under Texas law

Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.

MUG SHOT: Woman accused of repeatedly slamming into back of Uber driver’s vehicle during road rage incident, HPD says

A woman has been charged after being accused of repeatedly slamming her vehicle into the back of an Uber driver’s vehicle during a road rage incident, according to the Houston Police Department.

Judge: California ride-hailing law is unconstitutional

A judge has struck down California’s ballot measure that exempted Uber and other companies from a state law requiring their drivers to be classified as employees eligible for benefits and job protections.

Houston’s Yellow Cab files for bankruptcy, could be replaced by zTrip

Houston’s Yellow Cab services may soon come to an end after the company announced it’s filing for bankruptcy.

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Uber signs driver bargaining agreement with major UK union

Uber says it’s formally recognizing a major British trade union.

A new reason to swipe right? Dating apps adding vax badges

The White House is pushing a new reason to swipe right: Dating apps are starting to offer vaccination badges and “super swipes” for people who've gotten their coronavirus shots.

Uber driver admits to sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl, HPD says

Houston police say 49-year-old Uber driver Leonel Medina accused of sexually assaulted a teenage girl.

Need a ride to get vaccinated against COVID-19? Here’s how Houstonians can get free Uber rides to appointments

Need a ride to your COVID-19 vaccine appointment? Uber and U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. have you covered.

Uber demand jumps as delivery grows, ride-hailing recovers

Uber saw record demand in the first quarter as its food delivery business grew while lockdowns ended and more customers hailed rides.

Uber to recruit 20,000 UK drivers on post-lockdown demand

Uber plans to recruit 20,000 more drivers in the United Kingdom to help fill swelling demand for rides as the country’s coronavirus lockdown restrictions ease.

Uber to give UK drivers minimum wage, pension, holiday pay

Uber is giving its U.K. drivers the minimum wage, pensions and holiday pay, following a recent court ruling that said they should be classified as workers and entitled to such benefits, the company announced Tuesday, March 16, 2021. And they said the company can't decide by itself the expense base for calculating the minimum wage, which should be based on a collective agreement. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)LONDON – Uber is giving its U.K. drivers the minimum wage, pensions and holiday pay, following a recent court ruling that said they should be classified as workers and entitled to such benefits. The ride hailing giant's announcement Tuesday comes after it lost an appeal last month at the U.K. Supreme Court following a yearslong court battle. And they said the company can't decide by itself the expense base for calculating the minimum wage, which should be based on a collective agreement.

VIDEO: Uber driver assaulted, coughed on by maskless passengers

An Uber sticker is seen on a car windshield on the street in downtown Miami on January 9, 2020. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)An Uber driver was attacked by passengers in his car after he ended the ride because they did not want to wear a mask. A dashcam video showing the passengers coughing at the driver and assaulting him has surfaced online, going viral across social media. According to Fox 10, the incident occurred Sunday afternoon in San Francisco where a mask mandate requires rideshare passengers to wear a face covering. According to Fox 10, police say one of the women pepper-sprayed the driver as they got out of the car.

Uber, Lyft team up on database to expose abusive drivers

Uber and Lyft have teamed up to create a database of drivers ousted from their ride-hailing services for complaints about sexual assault and other crimes that have raised passenger-safety concerns for years. The clearinghouse unveiled Thursday, March 11, will initially list drivers expelled by the ride-hailing rivals in the U.S. Michael Wolfe, a Uber driver who also leads a Washington state group representing about 2,000 other drivers, praised both ride-hailing services for trying to weed out the abuses in the industry. AdIt could also help appease U.S. lawmakers, who have criticized Uber and Lyft in the past for inadequate safety protections for their riders. After Uber rebuffed the request to protect the victims' privacy, the agency slapped the company with a $59 million fine.

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Gig economy shifts: Spain makes delivery riders employees

Delivery riders protest outside the Spanish parliament in Madrid, Wednesday March 3, 2021.The Spanish government announced on Thursday March 11, 2021, legislation that classifies food delivery riders as employees of the digital platforms they work for, not self-employed. (AP Photo/Paul White)MADRID – The Spanish government on Thursday announced legislation that classifies food delivery riders as employees of the digital platforms they work for, not self-employed, in a legal change that could have far-reaching consequences for Spanish businesses. She described the rule on disclosing how the digital systems work as “epic,” saying it “neutralizes algorithmic punishments.”AdThe legal changes are the latest affecting companies and workers in the gig economy. The Spanish government agreed on the new law with the country’s main business groups and trade union confederations. AdThe legislation was drawn up after Spain’s Supreme Court ruled last September that food delivery riders are employees, not self-employed workers, in a case brought by a former rider for Glovo.

UK top court gives Uber drivers benefits in landmark ruling

The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Friday that Uber drivers should be classed as workers and not self employed. The ruling that the drivers should be classed as “workers” and not self-employed is a big defeat for the ride-hailing giant. The seven Supreme Court judges who heard the case unanimously rejected Uber's appeal against an employment tribunal ruling that two Uber drivers were “workers" under British law. AdSan Francisco-based Uber, which has 65,000 active drivers and 5 million regular users in the U.K., had argued that Aslam and Farrar were independent contractors. AdThe British judges on Friday cited a number of factors in their decision: Uber sets fares and contract terms and penalizes drivers who reject or cancel rides.

Uber's 4Q loss narrows, raising hopes for pandemic recovery

In 2020, the ride-hailing service was forced to rely more heavily on its food-delivery service. But analysts believe Uber’s pioneering ride-hailing service will also eventually bounce back as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19. He also predicted that Uber's losses may evaporate by the end of this year. The company’s ride-hailing service brought in revenue of $1.48 billion in the quarter, a 52% drop from the prior year. Meanwhile, revenue in Uber's food-delivery service more than tripled from the previous year to $1.37 billion.

Walgreens, Uber team up to give free rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites for people in vulnerable communities

Walgreens and Uber are teaming up to bring some of Houston’s most vulnerable residents the COVID-19 vaccine.

California court rejects lawsuit challenging ride-share vote

The lawsuit filed Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2-021 in the California Supreme Court said Proposition 22 is unconstitutional because it limits the power of the Legislature to grant workers the right to organize and excludes drivers from being eligible for workers' compensation. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)LOS ANGELES – The California Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit Wednesday that sought to overturn a ballot measure that kept app-based ride-hailing and delivery drivers independent contractors instead of employees eligible for benefits and job protections. The lawsuit had been filed directly with the high court claiming the measure was unconstitutional because it limits the power of the Legislature and excludes drivers from being eligible for workers’ compensation. Unions, who joined drivers in the lawsuit, spent about $20 million to challenge the proposition. AdWhen the lawsuit seeking speedy review was filed directly with the Supreme Court last month, Mary-Beth Moylan, associate dean of McGeorge Law School in Sacramento, said the first challenge would be getting the court to take the case.

Uber will bring the booze after acquiring Drizly for $1.1B

The mobile ride-hailing company said Tuesday that it is acquiring the alcohol-delivery platform Drizly for $1.1 billion in stock and cash. Uber expects more than 90% of the sum to be paid to Drizly stockholders in shares of Uber common stock and the remainder paid in cash. Shares in San Francisco-based Uber jumped 7% in afternoon trading, to $56.42. U.S. alcohol online sales jumped 553% in April, according to NielsenIQ. AdThe acquisition gives Uber access to an established player in that space, which could be a leg up in the fiercely competitive food delivery market.

Maine company successfully launches prototype rocket

This Jan. 31, 2021 image provided by bluShift Aerospace shows The Knack Factory in Limestone, Maine, where an unmanned rocket lifts off in a test run. It was the first commercial rocket launch in Maine history. (bluShift Aerospace via AP)BRUNSWICK, Maine – A Maine company that’s developing a rocket to propel small satellites into space passed its first major test on Sunday. It’s carbon neutral.”AdThe goal is to create a small rocket that could launch a 30-kilogram (66-pound) payload into low-Earth orbit, more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) above Earth's surface. An attempted test launch in Limestone earlier in January was postponed because of weather.

Some Uber, Lyft drivers sue over California ballot measure

The measure, which was passed in November with 58% support, was the most expensive in state history with Uber, Lyft and other services pouring $200 million in support of it. “Generally speaking, courts in California don't like to overturn the will of the people,” Moylan said. There are instances where the California courts have come in and said ... it's nice that this is what the people wanted to do, but our constitution doesn't permit the people to do this." The law expanded a California Supreme Court ruling that limited businesses from classifying certain workers as independent contractors. Another claim in the lawsuit alleges the measure violates a rule limiting ballot measures to a single subject.

Uber passenger shot while traveling on the North Freeway, police say

HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating after they said an Uber passenger was shot in north Houston Tuesday. Police said the shooting happened around 10:10 p.m. on the North Freeway near Bristol. According to investigators, officers located an Uber driver whose truck was shot up on the freeway. The driver told KPRC 2 he was traveling on 610 to 45 when someone opened fire from behind his vehicle. Investigators said a bullet hole is visible in the driver’s headrest and the rearview mirror inside the car, showing both bullets narrowly missing the driver.

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Uber's food delivery business outshines core rides service

Uber's food delivery business brought in more money during the third quarter than its signature rides business, showing just how much consumer behavior has changed — and how far the company has adapted — since the pandemic struck. Uber brought in $3.13 billion in revenue, down 18% from the same time last year. Despite the decline, the rides business showed improvement from the second quarter, when it brought in just $790 million. Uber’s food delivery business also brought in more revenue than its rides business in the second quarter, when demand for rides was even lower due to the pandemic. However, its rides business was more profitable than delivery.

Ride-hailing, delivery giants win fight against labor law

Uber, Lyft, Doordash, Instacart and others sought to get out of those requirements, and after failing in court, succeeded in convincing voters to give them an exemption from most of the year-old law’s provisions. A record $200 million spending spree by the companies and their supporters helped them win the vote. The investment yielded a huge return for Uber and Lyft, whose combined market value climbed by $10 billion on Wednesday. Uber told its drivers the company would let drivers know how to enroll in benefits in the next few weeks. “It’s not really fair that Uber, Lyft etc.

Uber, Lyft spend big, win in California vote about drivers

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2020, file photo travelers request an Uber ride at Los Angeles International Airport's LAX-it pick up terminal. A California ballot measure that would exempt Uber, Lyft and other app-based delivery drivers from being classified as company employees eligible for benefits and job protections led Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in early vote counts. San Francisco-based Uber and Lyft had threatened to pull out of California if they lost. Opponents said the companies exploit drivers to keep profits high and the ballot measure would deprive workers of rights like overtime pay and workers’ compensation. Supporters said the measure would allow drivers to maintain the freedom to work hours they choose and would provide other benefits.

Asia tracks Wall St rally as markets shrug at election limbo

The benchmark index had gained 3.5% before the market lost some of its momentum toward the end of the day. The Nasdaq was the standout, notching its biggest gain in more than six months as traders doubled down on technology stocks. But after a tumultuous overnight session in global markets where Trump prematurely declared victory, markets acted as if the occupant of the White House might be secondary. It may take days for a winner of the White House to emerge, and professional investors say they’re bracing for sharp market swings in the meantime. Stocks tend to rise regardless of which party controls the White House.

Across the country: 5 noteworthy ballot measures that deserve some attention

To see what exactly the ballot measures are in each state, click or tap here. Below are five noteworthy initiatives we thought we’d mention from across the country. Mississippi’s flag redesignThe state Legislature in June eliminated the old state flag that had the Confederate battle emblem, which was widely thought of as racist. California’s app-based driving proposalThis initiative will decide whether app-based transportation and delivery drivers are classified as independent contractors or as employees. Colorado’s abortion banThis is a ballot initiative that will likely draw a lot of attention across the nation.

‘It was just God’s work': 2 women pulled from car moments before it burst into flames

HOUSTON, Texas – Two women were pulled to safety moments before their car bust into flames. An Uber transporting the women home was traveling northbound on the Eastex Freeway, near Jefferson, when a truck collided with it. “All of a sudden we saw cars coming from all directions and crashing through the wall and everything,” Shelvin said. “Once I saw the car was wrecked real bad, I knew there was a gas tank right in the back," Shelvin said. “I knew at anytime there was going to be an explosion.”After pulling the women from the Uber, the vehicle burst into flames and an "explosion went all over the place,” Shelvin said.

California court says Uber, Lyft drivers are employees

SAN FRANCISCO – A California appeals court on Thursday upheld an order requiring Uber and Lyft to treat their California drivers as employees instead of independent contractors, less than two weeks before voters will be asked to exempt the ride-hailing giants from the state's gig economy law. Uber and Lyft — who along with DoorDash have heavily bankrolled the ballot measure — had appealed an August preliminary injunction by a San Francisco judge. Uber and Lyft issued statements noting that the ruling doesn't take immediate affect and urging voters to approve Prop. Treating Uber and Lyft drivers as employees instead of independent contractors would guarantee benefits such as overtime, sick leave and expense reimbursement for workers who make up much of the freewheeling gig economy. Lawyers for Uber and Lyft say drivers are not fundamental to the business, arguing the companies are “multi-sided platforms” whose activities encompass much more than transportation.

Ask 2: How can I get to a voting poll if I don’t have a car?

Question: How can I get to a voting poll if I don’t have a car? Answer: Agencies around town are offering free rides to the polls. The free rides will be offered from Oct. 27-29 and on Nov. 3. BCycleEarly voting is here, and BCycle can get you to your nearest polling location while the lines are still short. Lyft will have 50-percent off one ride up to $10 to any polling location or dropbox using the promo code 2020vote.

Uber, Lyft look to kill California law on app-based drivers

Voters are being asked to decide via Proposition 22 whether to create an exemption to a new state law aimed at providing wage and benefit protections to Uber, Lyft and other app-based drivers. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)LOS ANGELES – Californians are being asked to decide if Uber, Lyft and other app-based drivers should remain independent contractors or be eligible for the benefits that come with being company employees. Voters are weighing whether to create an exemption to a new state law aimed at providing wage and benefit protections to drivers. The landmark labor law known known as AB5 threatens to upend the app-based business model, which offers great flexibility to drivers who can work whenever they choose. Uber and Lyft have maintained that their drivers meet the criteria to be independent contractors, not employees.

Uber gets 18-month London license after winning court appeal

LONDON – Uber can keep operating in London for another year and a half after winning its appeal of a decision by the British capital's transit regulator not to renew its license. The San Francisco-based ride-hailing company had challenged Transport for London’s decision in late 2019 not to renew its operating license over safety concerns involving impostor drivers. Uber’s London license has been revoked twice since 2017 but the company has been able to continue operating while it appealed. In the latest case, Transport for London rejected Uber’s application in November 2019 for a new license, citing several breaches that placed passengers at risk. London Mayor Sadiq Khan said that while Uber has made improvements to get its license back, the company will still be closely scrutinized.

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