Lyft, Uber and California
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Uber, Lyft Bid to Avoid California Driver Suits
The justices turned away appeals by the two companies of a California state appeals court’s ruling that let the Democratic-led state’s attorney general and labor commissioner pursue claims that Uber and Lyft owe money to drivers who were misclassified as independent contractors rather than employees.
Supreme Court turns down challenge of California labor lawsuits by Uber, Lyft
The Supreme Court refuses to shield Uber and Lyft from California state labor lawsuits that seek back pay for tens of thousands of drivers.
Supreme Court denies Uber, Lyft appeal of California labor lawsuits
Uber and Lyft argued that lawsuits filed in 2020 by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Labor Commissioner Lilia Garcia-Brower seeking back payments for withheld minimum wage, overtime and other benefits are invalid because the workers in question signed arbitration agreements with the companies.
Justices Skip Uber, Lyft Bid for California Arbitration Review
Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. on Monday failed to secure US Supreme Court review of their challenges to California’s wage enforcement efforts on behalf of drivers who agreed to arbitrate any employment claims.
US Supreme Court Rebuffs Uber, Lyft Bid to Avoid California Driver Suits
The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a challenge by Uber and Lyft to lawsuits by the state of California on behalf of drivers who signed agreements to keep legal disputes with the ride-hailing companies out of court in a legal fight over their status as contractors.
Lyft announces measures to improve driver pay
Lyft said on Tuesday it would improve earnings for drivers on its platform by paying more for going out of their way for a ...
How Uber and Lyft are funding opposition efforts over San Francisco transit ballot
Proposition L would create a new tax on ride-hailing companies and use those funds to restore transit services across the ...
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Drivers for Lyft and Uber Are Building a National Movement
From Chicago to San Jose, California, rideshare drivers are working together for higher pay, safer work and better jobs.
Uber and Lyft drivers use Teslas as makeshift robotaxis, raising safety concerns
A self-driving Tesla carrying a passenger for Uber rammed into an SUV at an intersection in Las Vegas in April, an accident ...
Why Uber and Lyft drivers are using risky DIY Tesla robotaxis
Ride-hail drivers are exploiting a regulatory gray area by using Tesla's FSD software in their self-styled robotaxis.
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Uber And Lyft Drivers Are Using FSD Teslas As Robotaxis, Would You Trust Them?
Some ride-hailing drivers working for Uber and Lyft are relying on their Teslas’ Full Self-Driving systems when carrying passengers. Engaging FSD lets them treat the Tesla like a robotaxi and ...
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US Supreme Court turns down challenge of California labor lawsuits by Uber and Lyft
The ride-hailing companies were asking the court to block California labor lawsuits that seek back pay for tens of thousands ...