Uber, Lyft threaten to stop operations in Minneapolis if mandatory driver raises become law
Uber and Lyft are threatening to shut down operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 1 if a proposed driver raise ordinance passes. fox business report. The Minneapolis City Council approved the ride-sharing ordinance Thursday on a 9-4 vote. Minneapolis Democratic Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed the bill Friday, citing concerns that Uber and Lyft would leave […]
Uber demands NY Rangers give stats, injury info after crash: Court papers
Court documents say the New York Rangers should be put in a legal penalty box — according to Uber, which is taking the NHL team to court for failing to provide the ride-hailing company with information about one of its players. It is said that there is. Uber has subpoenaed a large amount of information […]
Uber and Lyft threaten end to service in Twin Cities due to minimum wage mandate
Mark Mahaney, senior managing director at Evercore ISI, argued for raising Uber’s price target and explained his reasons for distancing himself from Snap on “Barney & Company.” Ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft are threatening to pull out of Minnesota’s largest city in response to a law regulating minimum wage for drivers. The two competing companies […]
Grenade left in Uber as anti-Israel protesters march through NYC — as NYPD struggled to reach device: source
An inert grenade was found in the back seat of an Uber in Times Square on Saturday, but the NYPD bomb squad had trouble reaching it as anti-Israel protesters blocked traffic, the Post reported. Several demonstrators marching to Times Square as part of the Million People March for Palestine were arrested for blocking the path […]
Uber driver accused of shooting passenger over music | FOX 5 News
A dispute between an Uber driver and his fare over the type of music being played turned into a deadly shooting. The driver … source
Man allegedly kidnaps woman after posing as her Uber driver
An Uber driver allegedly tricked a woman into thinking it was his ride and took her to a motel in Florida, where she “awoke naked” and had no recollection. The same driver is currently being investigated to determine if he victimized other women. The suspect, Danny Mourad Avecilas, 49, was originally arrested and charged earlier […]
Texas suspect charged with murder after allegedly using Uber to deliver fatal fentanyl pills: police
Authorities in Texas arrested an alleged drug dealer who was later charged with murder after allegedly “taking advantage of an unsuspecting Uber delivery driver” to deliver fentanyl. Kennedy Kirby, 30, of Garland, was initially charged with manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance, according to the Wylie Police Department. On Thursday, he was formally charged […]
Uber stock pops more than 10% on $7 billion share buyback – CNBC
Uber Technologies CEO Dara Khosrowshahi speaks via webcast during Uber Technologies’ initial public offering on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on May 10, 2019. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images UberThe company’s stock soared more than 10% Wednesday morning after the ride-hailing company announced it would buy back up to $7 […]
Uber, Lyft drivers plan strike on Valentine’s Day to demand higher pay: ‘TIRED of being mistreated’
Thousands of Uber, Lyft and DoorDash drivers are planning a strike on Valentine’s Day to demand higher pay and better security. justice for app workersA national coalition representing more than 130,000 rideshare and delivery drivers announced last week that it was calling on its members to strike on Wednesday for “fair pay” and “safety.” “Uber, […]
Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers to strike on Valentine’s Day seeking fair pay
Evercore ISI Senior Managing Director Mark Mahaney insisted on raising Uber’s price target and explained his reasons for distancing himself from Snap on “Barney & Company.” Thousands of Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers are expected to strike across the United States on Valentine’s Day to demand fair wages. Justice for App Workers, a coalition representing […]