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

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