Traffic is down on American highways during the pandemic, but vehicle deaths are up
Although there are fewer cars on America's roads since the pandemic began, the number of fatal car crashes has increased.
Mar 9, 2021
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Amazon to use smart cameras to watch over delivery drivers
Amazon on Thursday confirmed plans to install artificial intelligence-imbued cameras in delivery vehicles, describing it as part of an initiative to keep drivers safe.
Feb 4, 2021
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Lyft's 'Emergency Help' feature lets users silently alert unsafe rides in real time
Lyft users can now discreetly call emergency help if they feel unsafe with a driver or rider.
Nov 18, 2020
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Tesla 'full self-driving' vehicles can't drive themselves
Earlier this week, Tesla sent out its "full self-driving" software to a small group of owners who will test it on public roads. But buried on its website is a disclaimer that the $8,000 system doesn't make the vehicles autonomous ...
Oct 23, 2020
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Uber-Lyft to stop California services absent reprieve
Uber and Lyft are hoping a courtroom reprieve will spare them from shutting down their rival smartphone-summoned ride services in California on Friday.
Aug 19, 2020
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Uber chief: law could idle operations in California
Being forced to classify drivers as employees could temporarily idle Uber operations in its home state of California, the ride-sharing firm's chief said Wednesday.
Aug 12, 2020
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Court tells Uber, Lyft to classify drivers as employees
A California court has given Uber and Lyft until the middle of next week to reclassify drivers as employees in compliance with a new state law.
Aug 12, 2020
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Uber calls for new deal for 'gig economy' workers
Uber outlined proposals Monday for a new type of relationship with "gig" workers, including its own drivers, that would keep them as independent contractors but with some guaranteed benefits.
Aug 10, 2020
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Uber to require face masks for drivers, riders
Uber said Wednesday it was making face masks mandatory for drivers and passengers, as part of new health and safety protocols aiming to instill confidence in the ride-hailing service as people emerge from coronavirus lockdowns.
May 13, 2020
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Uber to provide 'tens of millions' of masks in virus safety move
Uber said Thursday it planned to give out "tens of millions" of masks to drivers worldwide as part of its efforts to boost safety amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 10, 2020
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