Uber loses California gig work law challenge
A federal appeals court in California has ruled to reject Uber’s challenge to a state law that aims to make gig transportation workers employees rather than independent contractors, dealing a major defeat for the tech company as it struggles to contain costs. California’s AB5 was passed in 2019 with the goal of making app-based workers […]
NHL prospect says team asked him what his Uber rating, Snapchat scores were ahead of draft
Zayn Parekh is likely to be a top-10 selection in this month’s NHL Draft, but everyone wants to do their due diligence. Parekh is an 18-year-old star player from Nobleton, Ontario who spent the past two seasons with the Saginaw Spirit of the OHL. He scored 33 goals and had 63 assists in 66 games […]
Bill Ackman slams Uber for ‘ripping off NYC cab driver’
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman said he clashed with Uber’s CEO after his cab drivers accused the ride-hailing app of not allowing them to collect tips. Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, wrote on his social media account X on Wednesday that he ordered a Manhattan yellow cab via the Uber […]
Uber, Lyft vow to stay in Minnesota after pay compromise passes Legislature
Ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft announced they would continue operating in Minnesota after the state Legislature on Sunday passed a compromise driver compensation bill for the city of Minneapolis that the companies opposed. The bill, written by state House Democrats, would set a minimum wage of $1.28 per mile and 31 cents per minute for […]
Gutfeld talks new Uber feature letting users view why they have bad ratings
Gutfeld and guests discuss Uber’s newly added feature to reviews allowing app users to see exactly why they received a bad … source
Uber shares dip as Lyft zooms with female drivers
Uber stock tumbled Wednesday after the ride-hailing and food delivery company reported an unexpected first-quarter loss and weak outlook. Meanwhile, shares of e-hailing rival Lyft were volatile after the company reported a notable acceleration in year-over-year earnings. Recent earnings. Uber fell nearly 6% to close at $66.40 after predicting that its second-quarter gross bookings, a […]
Gilbert Arenas Spends A Stupid $120,000 Per Year On Uber Eats
I don’t care how much money you have, this is totally stupid. At this point, I think everyone knows what Uber Eats is, but for those who don’t know, it’s a popular feature related to the main Uber app that allows people to You can order food at any restaurant there is. What makes this […]
Jordan Peterson, an Uber driver, and a ex-atheist walk into a 14,000-seat arena
I was waiting in line with a woman with a cross necklace and a cane and a group of teenage boys in board shorts. A blind man was led by two other gentlemen past a petite, well-dressed woman in black heels and her date in a suit. As we entered the arena, a toddler held […]
How the Target and Uber cyberattacks from years ago shaped public perception of cybersecurity today
O’Leary Ventures Chairman and ‘Shark Tank’ Star Kevin O’Leary Reacts to the ‘Terrible Price’ Bud Light Paid for Marketing Controversy, Bitcoin Boom and Future of TikTok Ownership are doing. Cyberattacks are not new, but when a large company is hacked, it can have a devastating impact on both the company and its customers. As one […]
Meat pie, spiders and a toupee: Uber dishes on weird things left behind in their rides this year
Losing your belongings while out and about can be frustrating, especially if it’s something valuable or sentimental. Uber drivers are used to forgetting things during their rides, but some are more unique than others. Rideshare’s 8th Annual Lost and Found Index, released Wednesday, surveyed drivers about the most common and surprising items passengers leave behind […]