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Uber entices drivers back post-pandemic with $250 million stimulusApril 7, 2021 at 4:28 PM Despite the classification of ride-hail drivers as “essential workers” during the early days of the pandemic, last April Uber’s business dropped by 80%. Drivers decided they’d rather not risk contracting or spreading COVID-19 for the measly revenue provided by the few rides per day they were getting, so when the federal CARES Act extended the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance to gig workers, many Uber drivers decided to hang up their keys.
With more than a quarter of the U.S. population a...Tags: Transportation, Uber, Tech, Austin, Automotive, Rideshare, On-demand, Gig Economy, Ride Hailing, Phoenix, Uber Drivers, Gig workers, Philadelphia Austin Chicago Miami 8 people like this. Like Uber will pay its 70,000 UK-based drivers minimum wage and benefits following a major Supreme Court defeatMarch 16, 2021 at 6:37 PM Tags: Transportation, Uber, UK, Supreme Court, Labor, California, US, America, Trends, Minimum Wage, United Kingdom, Independent Contractors, Contractors, Gig Economy, Working Conditions, AB 149 people like this. Like How to contact Uber support as a driver or rider if you need help resolving an issueMarch 3, 2021 at 6:31 PM Tags: Uber, US, Trends, Diamond, Customer Support, Dave Johnson, Tech Insider, Uber Drivers, BI-freelancer, Tech Reference, Laptops & Tablets (Reference, Software & Apps (Reference, Tech How To, Smartphones (Reference, Business Insider Contact Uber, Twitter and Facebook Uber 106 people like this. Like How far can an Uber take you? There isn't a distance limit for Uber rides, but there is a time limit - here's what you need to knowJanuary 14, 2021 at 3:06 PM Tags: Uber, California, New York City, Trends, Paypal, Nashville, Cleveland, North Carolina, Uber app, DFW, Williamsburg VA, Steven John, Tech Insider, Uber Drivers, Car Services, BI-freelancer 147 people like this. Like California's Air Pollution Police Consider Forcing Uber and Lyft to Go ElectricJuly 26, 2020 at 5:15 PM  Tags: Lyft, Uber, Science, California, Air Pollution, Rideshare, Air Resources Board, Uber Drivers, Rideshares 76 people like this. Like Uber face mask requirementMay 14, 2020 at 8:00 PM  Tags: Travel, Uber, Ride Sharing, Uber Eats, All, Uber Drivers, Face Masks, Sachin Kansal, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Uber Riders 68 people like this. Like Uber driver with two passengers in car gets arrested for attempted rape and aggravated burglaryMay 24, 2018 at 2:01 PM  Tags: Uber, Post, News, Georgia, Gizmodo, Jerome, Uber Drivers, Kevin -RSB- Jerome 91 people like this. Like Uber announces “safety” cap on UK driver hoursJanuary 16, 2018 at 11:08 AM  Tags: TC, Transportation, Uber, Apps, Europe, UK, Tech, United Kingdom, Uber Drivers 63 people like this. Like 6 Tips to Drive Safely During Fall Leaf and Rain SeasonNovember 8, 2017 at 5:43 PM Fall is upon us. The team at Openbay always shares seasonal tips on how to drive safely for its vehicle owner customers and to visitors to Openbay Overdrive.
Leaves are falling at a steady pace. When you combine leaves on the roadways with rainy conditions, we have a set of circumstances that can lead to dangerous driving conditions if not prepared. Vehicles react differently when crossing over wet leaves on roadways especially ones that have many twists and turns. Here are some tips on how you ...Tags: Autos, Seasonal, Car Safety, Vehicle Safety, Car Care, Openbay, Driver Safety, Uber Drivers, Driving Tips, Lyft Drivers, Driver Safety Tips, Driving In Fall, Driving In Rain, Driving On Leaves, Lyft Driver Apps, Lyft Driver Safety Uber Begins Apology Tour With More Driver BenefitsJuly 25, 2017 at 3:53 PM  Tags: Uber, Science, Travis Kalanick, Ridesharing, Uber Drivers 61 people like this. Like Uber Drivers Win Conditional Certification in Early Stages of Class Action LawsuitJuly 13, 2017 at 7:32 PM Disgruntled Uber drivers won a tentative victory in their quest to be classified as company employees rather than independent contractors. A federal court in North Carolina gave a conditional green light for litigation to proceed as a class action lawsuit under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The New York Times reports that as many as
The post Uber Drivers Win Conditional Certification in Early Stages of Class Action Lawsuit appeared first on Legal Reader.Tags: Uber, New York Times, Wages, North Carolina, Litigation, Independent Contractors, Payment, News & Politics, Lawsuits & Litigation, Fair Pay, Class-Action, Uber Drivers, Employment Dispute 7 people like this. Like Uber has seen a sharp drop in new driver retention this year: ApptopiaJune 23, 2017 at 5:42 PM  Tags: TC, Transportation, Uber, Apps, Tech, United States, Car Sharing, Apptopia, Uber Drivers 100 people like this. Like Uber Finally Introduces Tipping After Driver BacklashJune 20, 2017 at 1:00 PM  Tags: Uber, Science, California, Massachusetts, Tipping, Uber Drivers 145 people like this. Like Uber Introduces Tipping After Driver BacklashJune 20, 2017 at 1:00 PM Tags: Uber, Science, California, Massachusetts, Tipping, Uber Drivers 87 people like this. Like Ford’s Rao to Ride-Sharing Firms: Our Service Centers are Waiting; Come and Get ItJune 8, 2017 at 4:30 PM Ford Motor Company may soon press dealership service centers to prioritize maintenance and repairs for ride-sharing fleets and their employees. This comes after the company’s decision to expand its in-house shuttling firm, known as Chariot, and as its long-term plan to bring an autonomous ride-sharing solution to market by 2021 takes shape. But Ford also knows rival companies can be […]
The post Ford’s Rao to Ride-Sharing Firms: Our Service Centers are Waiting; Come and Get It appeared first on ...Tags: Ford, Autos, Ride-sharing, Ford Motor Company, Ford Smart Mobility, Rao, Service Centers, News Blog, Uber Drivers, Fleets, Raj Rao 5 people like this. Like Uber offers $1 per driver to resolve labor questions, drivers’ attorney agreesFebruary 2, 2017 at 7:04 PM After class-action status was rejected for claims brought by drivers against Uber, the drivers' attorney is willing to accept a $7.75 million settlement offer, well below the $100 million offer made when the case was a class action.
The post Uber offers $1 per driver to resolve labor questions, drivers’ attorney agrees appeared first on Digital Trends.Tags: Uber, Cars, Trends, Uber Drivers 27 people like this. Like Uber will shell out $20M to settle claims it misled drivers over wagesJanuary 20, 2017 at 4:03 AM Uber has agreed to pay $20 million over claims made by the Federal Trade Commission that it recruited drivers with false information about how much they could earn in the job.
The post Uber will shell out $20M to settle claims it misled drivers over wages appeared first on Digital Trends.Tags: Uber, Cars, Trends, Drivers, Settlement, Federal Trade Commission, Ftc, Uber Drivers 37 people like this. Like Uber drivers found to be ‘workers’ not employeesNovember 15, 2016 at 3:30 AM There has been much in the press recently about the employment tribunal ruling finding that two Uber drivers were not self-employed, but rather workers, and were therefore entitled to some employment rights.
In some reports it has erroneously been suggested that these drivers were found to be employees. This is not what happened. They claimed, and were found to be, workers, which is a different type of employment status, and gives far fewer rights than if they were employees.
What is, then, the ...Tags: Uber, Books, Featured, Supreme Court, Law, Employment, Transport, Court of appeal, Employment tribunals, Employment law, Pixabay, Commercial Law, Uber Drivers, Unsplash CCO Public Domain, Astra Emir, Selwyn's Law of Employment 35 people like this. Like Uber Drivers Are Now Selling Solar Panels During RidesSeptember 23, 2016 at 11:10 AM  Tags: Uber, Science, Sales, Solar Panels, Uber Drivers, Geostellar 124 people like this. Like Uber blog post encourages drivers to relax, learn during breaks between tripsSeptember 21, 2016 at 7:09 PM Uber suggests drivers take walks, listen to music, and browse libraries during breaks between trips. The emphasis is on relaxation and education.
The post Uber blog post encourages drivers to relax, learn during breaks between trips appeared first on Digital Trends.Tags: Uber, Business, Cars, Trends, Ridesharing, Uber Drivers 25 people like this. Like Hold or fold? How do Uber drivers decide when to call it a day?September 7, 2016 at 11:37 AM Ridehailing drivers decide their work hours, not only when they start but when they call it a day. Quitting times vary depending on economics. A recent study of Uber drivers tested if drivers quit work based on daily income goals or something else.
The post Hold or fold? How do Uber drivers decide when to call it a day? appeared first on Digital Trends.Tags: Uber, Business, Cars, Trends, Gig Economy, Uber Drivers 36 people like this. Like Lyft driver who is suing Uber over fake rides will get day in courtSeptember 5, 2016 at 3:26 PM A California judge ruled that a Lyft driver can argue his lawsuit against Uber in court. The driver also drove for Uber, which has a driver arbitration provision. The judge said the provision didn't apply.
The post Lyft driver who is suing Uber over fake rides will get day in court appeared first on Digital Trends.Tags: Mobile, Lyft, Uber, California, Cars, Trends, Ride-hailing, Uber Drivers 5 people like this. Like Uber must face Lyft driver lawsuit arising from alleged fake ridesSeptember 5, 2016 at 3:26 PM A California judge ruled that a Lyft driver can argue his lawsuit against Uber in court. The driver also drove for Uber, which has a driver arbitration provision. The judge said the provision didn't apply.
The post Uber must face Lyft driver lawsuit arising from alleged fake rides appeared first on Digital Trends.Tags: Mobile, Lyft, Uber, California, Cars, Trends, Ride-hailing, Uber Drivers 19 people like this. Like Uber gives drivers a chance to save for retirementAugust 25, 2016 at 1:09 PM Uber still considers drivers independent contractors, but will offer app-driven retirement savings account as a benefit. The company promises no related fees for the first year and stresses the convenience of deposits by app.
The post Uber gives drivers a chance to save for retirement appeared first on Digital Trends.Tags: Uber, Cars, Trends, Employee Benefits, Uber Drivers 47 people like this. Like Why Uber Is Losing Money Faster Than Any Tech Company EverAugust 25, 2016 at 10:47 AM  Tags: Uber, Science, Self Driving Cars, Uber Drivers 64 people like this. Like If Uber and Lyft switch to self-driving cars, what about the drivers?August 21, 2016 at 10:45 AM Uber and Lyft are in the news with experiments with self-driving cars. What happens to ridesharing service drivers if autonomous cars take over? The short term answer is "nothing," but in the longer term, there's reason for concern.
The post If Uber and Lyft switch to self-driving cars, what about the drivers? appeared first on Digital Trends.Tags: Lyft, Uber, Cars, Trends, Ride-hailing, Uber Drivers 35 people like this. Like Court Says Uber’s $24-Per-Driver Settlement Is TrashAugust 19, 2016 at 12:55 PM  Tags: Uber, Apps, Science, Lawsuits, Ride Sharing, Settlements, Uber Drivers 62 people like this. Like It turns out Uber drivers are abused more often than passengers areAugust 15, 2016 at 9:38 PM Uber drivers are more likely to be abused or attacked by passengers than the other way round, says the company. Riders can be banned due to driver ratings. Uber also works closely with police when incidents occur.
The post It turns out Uber drivers are abused more often than passengers are appeared first on Digital Trends.Tags: Uber, Cars, Trends, Abuse, Ride-hailing, Uber Drivers 43 people like this. Like Not just for toddlers: Uber drivers get ‘timeouts’ if they turn down UberPool ridesJuly 29, 2016 at 6:00 PM Uber drivers say UberPool rides more often result in poor rider ratings, but refusing them causes the company to give four to 15-minute timeouts. Riders don't like going out of their way to pick up other rides and complain about other passengers.
The post Not just for toddlers: Uber drivers get ‘timeouts’ if they turn down UberPool rides appeared first on Digital Trends.Tags: Mobile, Uber, Business, Cars, Trends, Uberpool, Uber Drivers 41 people like this. Like Uber Drivers Reveal Their Passengers' Darkest SecretsJuly 5, 2016 at 1:52 PM  Tags: Science, Reddit, Secrets, Uber Drivers 129 people like this. Like |
