New study reveals where and why most fatal e-scooter crashes occur: 80% involve cars
About 30 people in the United States have been killed riding electric scooters since 2018. Most—80% – were hit by drivers of cars.
Apr 16, 2021
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UK Deliveroo riders strike over pay, gig work conditions
Riders for the app-based meal delivery platform Deliveroo held a strike in London Wednesday over pay and working conditions, part of a broader backlash against one of the U.K.'s biggest gig economy companies.
Apr 07, 2021
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UK food giant Deliveroo set for £7.6bn London IPO
Britain's app-driven food delivery firm Deliveroo is set for London's largest stock market launch in a decade with a valuation of £7.6 billion, despite mounting criticism over its treatment of riders.
Mar 30, 2021
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Deliveroo strikes to precede London share listing
The meal delivery platform Deliveroo is bracing for strikes and other social actions by disgruntled riders as it gears up for a major London stock listing.
Mar 25, 2021
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Spain declares delivery riders to be staff, in EU first
Spain's government announced Thursday a deal that will recognise riders working for delivery firms such as Deliveroo and UberEats as salaried staff following complaints about their working conditions—a first in the EU.
Mar 11, 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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Waymo removing backup drivers from its autonomous vehicles
Waymo is allowing the general public to hitch a ride in its driverless autonomous vehicles in Phoenix, expanding a service it had been quietly offering to a select group of riders for the past year.
Oct 08, 2020
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Uber banned more than 1,250 riders for not adhering to its mask policy, app says
Uber has removed more than 1,250 riders from its platform for not adhering to its mask wearing rules, the company says. And it is expanding its tools to identify those who are intentionally defiant moving forward.
Sep 25, 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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House bill aims to curtail fake Uber and Lyft drivers
Members of Congress are asking ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft to improve safety and clean up their act.
Oct 16, 2019
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