People still use mail, people still like mail and many businesses still send mail on a weekly basis. Kim Davis on September 23, 2024 Sixty-five percent of consumers still send letters and packages with nearly half (48%) of Gen Z sending mail one to two times per month. That’s according to new research from … Continue reading Mail still holds appeal for younger generation
Category Archives: Transportation Industry
Uber, Lyft win California ruling to consider drivers as independent contractors
July 26, 2024 Uber, Lyft win California ruling to consider drivers as independent contractors The ruling by the California Supreme Court is a major victory for the ride-hailing industry, which has said that many companies would end or limit service in the state if they were forced to treat thousands of drivers as their employees. … Continue reading Uber, Lyft win California ruling to consider drivers as independent contractors
Uber and Lyft settle with drivers over pay and benefits in a Massachusetts lawsuit
June 28, 2024 Uber and Lyft settle with drivers over pay and benefits in a Massachusetts lawsuit The settlement includes a minimum hourly wage of $32.50 as well as benefits. BY Associated Press Drivers for Uber and Lyft will earn a minimum pay standard of $ 32.50 per hour under a settlement announced … Continue reading Uber and Lyft settle with drivers over pay and benefits in a Massachusetts lawsuit
Uber and Lyft face an uncertain future in Massachusetts as state’s ballot measures go to court
May 03, 2024 Uber and Lyft face an uncertain future in Massachusetts as state’s ballot measures go to court The Massachusetts Supreme Court will decide if two opposing ballot measures concerning app-based drivers will go to voters in November. BY Reuters Massachusetts has become the latest front in a years-long battle in the United States over … Continue reading Uber and Lyft face an uncertain future in Massachusetts as state’s ballot measures go to court
Uber, Lyft and DoorDash drivers are striking on February 14
Uber, Lyft and DoorDash drivers are striking on February 14 Rideshare drivers won’t be taking rides to and from airports in several US cities. Mariella Moon Tue, Feb 13, 2024 Andrei Stanescu via Getty Images It could be a challenge hailing a ride from certain airports on Valentine’s Day this year. Thousands of rideshare … Continue reading Uber, Lyft and DoorDash drivers are striking on February 14
Lyft introduces in-app ads as part of an expanded rider experience
By building out their ridesharing ecosystem, Lyft Media has grown 4X in the last year. Riders will see one in-app ad per ride at the program’s start. Chris Wood on August 24, 2023 This month, Lyft introduced in-app ads to personalize its riders’ experiences and generate more revenue from the Lyft Media ecosystem. The rideshare … Continue reading Lyft introduces in-app ads as part of an expanded rider experience
Court rules that Uber and Lyft can keep treating drivers as contractors in California
California Uber drivers sue company over Prop 22 app notifications Karissa Bell @karissabe It’s no secret Uber has been aggressively supporting Proposition 22, a California ballot initiative that would allow the company to skirt a state law requiring them to classify drivers as employees. Now, a group of the app’s drivers say the company’s … Continue reading Court rules that Uber and Lyft can keep treating drivers as contractors in California
Waze shuts down its carpool service due to fewer commuters
Waze’s carpooling service is now available all over the US Get a $20 bonus if you refer a friend. R. England @rachel_england Waze Waze has gradually been expanding its Carpool app to states around the US, and now it’s rolling out everywhere. From today, drivers and ride-seekers in all 50 states can use the … Continue reading Waze shuts down its carpool service due to fewer commuters
In some cities, on-demand public transit is replacing old-fashioned buses
By Jenni Bergal August 24, 2022 Shudiara McMillian doesn’t have a car and relies on city transit in Wilson, North Carolina, to get wherever she needs to go, whether it’s to work or shopping or a medical appointment. Until about two years ago, that could mean a long wait at a bus stop because … Continue reading In some cities, on-demand public transit is replacing old-fashioned buses