Uber Driver in Arizona Fired Gun, Injured Passenger October 13, 2020 Authorities say an Uber driver has been arrested for allegedly firing a gun and injuring one of his passengers following...
Ridesharing Companies Spend Big in California to Oppose Even Costlier Gig Law October 5, 2020 By Tina Bellon Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. together are spending nearly $100 million on a November California ballot initiative to overturn...
Uber, Lyft Seeking to Kill California Law App-Based Drivers October 1, 2020 By Brian Melley Californians are being asked decide if Uber, Lyft and other app-based drivers should remain independent contractors or be eligible for...
Uber Granted 18-Month License Extension in London After Legal Review September 29, 2020 By Ellen Milligan and Amy Thomson Uber Technologies Inc. won the ability to continue operating in its biggest European market after a London judge granted the...
Suit Filed in California Says Scooters Rented by Uber, Segway Don’t Have Turn Signals September 25, 2020 A class action lawsuit has been filed against several scooter rental companies, including Uber and Segway, because the scooters don’t...
Labor Department Eyes Simpler Rule for Classifying Independent Contractors September 23, 2020 By Daniel Wiessner The U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday said it would soon propose a rule that could make it easier to...
California Labor Commissioner Suing Uber, Lyft for ‘Systemic Wage Theft’ August 5, 2020 The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has filed separate lawsuits against transportation companies Uber and Lyft for committing wage theft by...
Update: Uber Braces for UK Legal Battles that Could End Its Reign in London July 21, 2020 By Ellen Milligan Uber Technologies Inc. is bracing for a long summer of legal battles that could see the end of its reign...
Canada’s Supreme Court Allows Class Action Seeking Employee Status for Uber Drivers June 26, 2020 By Steve Scherer OTTAWA— Canada’s Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of a driver in a gig economy case that paves the...
California Regulator Says Uber, Lyft Drivers Are Employees June 11, 2020 By Akanksha Rana and Tina Bellon Drivers working for ride-hailing services such as Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc will be considered employees under California’s new...