Uber Technologies Inc. is considering an overhaul of its business in California if voters reject a ballot measure that would prevent the ride-hailing company’s drivers from being classified as employees. “We are looking at all our options,” Uber Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi said, without elaborating, during The Wall Street Journal’s annual Tech Live conference, held… Continue reading Uber Weighs California Overhaul if Ballot Measure on Workers Fails
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Ride-Hailing Companies Can Continue Operating While They Challenge Order to Reclassify Drivers
Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. will be able to continue conducting business as usual in California for now, after a state appeals court on Thursday paused a lower-court ruling that required the ride-hailing companies to reclassify their drivers as employees. The reprieve means both companies can continue operating while they fight a high-stakes legal… Continue reading Ride-Hailing Companies Can Continue Operating While They Challenge Order to Reclassify Drivers
California Judge Rules Uber, Lyft Drivers Are Employees
A judge on Monday ordered ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft to treat their California drivers as employees instead of independent contractors, a shift that would guarantee benefits like overtime, sick leave and expense reimbursement for workers who make up much of the freewheeling gig economy. But the ruling from San Francisco Superior Court Judge Ethan… Continue reading California Judge Rules Uber, Lyft Drivers Are Employees
Uber, Lyft Suspend Pooled Rides in U.S., Canada to Limit Spread of Coronavirus
Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc Tuesday began suspending shared rides on their ride-hailing platforms in the United States and Canada to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Uber also said it has suspended its shared rides services in London and Paris. The pooled option, which allows riders to book trips at lower prices by… Continue reading Uber, Lyft Suspend Pooled Rides in U.S., Canada to Limit Spread of Coronavirus