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Ride-sharing

The emergence of app-based ride-sharing platforms like Uber and Lyft transformed the way people in cities get around — and not always for the better. It nearly decimated the taxi industry while offering riders a more seamless way to travel. But it also choked many cities with car traffic and disrupted labor with the popularization of gig work. The Verge covers all the news and analysis related to ride-sharing as well as what the future holds for this mode of transportation.

Uber loses its London license as regulator cites a ‘pattern of failures’Uber loses its London license as regulator cites a ‘pattern of failures’
Uber will start audio-recording rides as a safety measureUber will start audio-recording rides as a safety measure
The world’s first robot car death was the result of human error — and it can happen againThe world’s first robot car death was the result of human error — and it can happen again
Uber is at fault for fatal self-driving crash, but it’s not aloneUber is at fault for fatal self-driving crash, but it’s not alone
E-bikes are coming back to San Francisco after Lyft resolves issues with battery firesE-bikes are coming back to San Francisco after Lyft resolves issues with battery fires
Uber CEO calls Saudi murder of journalist a ‘mistake,’ then quickly backtracksUber CEO calls Saudi murder of journalist a ‘mistake,’ then quickly backtracks
Uber may have to pay Waymo to use its self-driving techUber may have to pay Waymo to use its self-driving tech
Uber is being sued by NYC drivers for allegedly undercutting their earningsUber is being sued by NYC drivers for allegedly undercutting their earnings
Serious safety lapses led to Uber’s fatal self-driving crash, new documents suggestSerious safety lapses led to Uber’s fatal self-driving crash, new documents suggest
Uber thinks it’s a ‘good thing’ for cities, but cities are having second thoughtsUber thinks it’s a ‘good thing’ for cities, but cities are having second thoughts
Uber’s latest earnings report is less catastrophic than last quarterUber’s latest earnings report is less catastrophic than last quarter
Uber’s lawsuit challenging NYC’s cap on new vehicles is dismissedUber’s lawsuit challenging NYC’s cap on new vehicles is dismissed
Lyft is still losing a ton of money, but it claims profit is within reachLyft is still losing a ton of money, but it claims profit is within reach
Founder of SoftBank-backed car leasing startup resigns after layoffsFounder of SoftBank-backed car leasing startup resigns after layoffs
Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash kick off $90 million fight against California’s gig worker lawUber, Lyft, and DoorDash kick off $90 million fight against California’s gig worker law
Uber threatens to sue Los Angeles, as the fight over scooter data escalatesUber threatens to sue Los Angeles, as the fight over scooter data escalates
Lyft simplifies its subscription service with the $20-a-month ‘Lyft Pink’Lyft simplifies its subscription service with the $20-a-month ‘Lyft Pink’
Uber Money is the company’s latest attempt to expand into financial servicesUber Money is the company’s latest attempt to expand into financial services
Uber unveils a new look for its food delivery dronesUber unveils a new look for its food delivery drones
Uber’s new Beacon 2.0 helps avoid car mix-ups and reminds you to wear your seatbeltUber’s new Beacon 2.0 helps avoid car mix-ups and reminds you to wear your seatbelt
Nearly two-thirds of Uber customers don’t tip their drivers, study saysNearly two-thirds of Uber customers don’t tip their drivers, study says
The creators of Billions are making a TV show about UberThe creators of Billions are making a TV show about Uber
Uber is adding electric mopeds to its app in ParisUber is adding electric mopeds to its app in Paris
Uber makes more cuts to self-driving and Eats teamsUber makes more cuts to self-driving and Eats teams
Uber moves into on-demand grocery delivery with acquisition of CornershopUber moves into on-demand grocery delivery with acquisition of Cornershop
Uber Pet lets furry friends join the ride — for a feeUber Pet lets furry friends join the ride — for a fee
LAX bans Uber and Lyft from picking up passengers at the terminalLAX bans Uber and Lyft from picking up passengers at the terminal
Uber’s helicopter trips to JFK International Airport are now open to all customersUber’s helicopter trips to JFK International Airport are now open to all customers
Lyft introduces a rewards program for driversLyft introduces a rewards program for drivers
Exclusive: Uber’s CEO on its new app
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‘I am very confident that we’re going to stick around in the future’

Andrew J. Hawkins
Uber overhauls its app in ambitious bid to become ‘the operating system for your everyday life’Uber overhauls its app in ambitious bid to become ‘the operating system for your everyday life’
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Uber stopped its own investigators from reporting crimes to the policeUber stopped its own investigators from reporting crimes to the police
Lyft tweaks its app to boost bikes, scooters, and mass transitLyft tweaks its app to boost bikes, scooters, and mass transit
Uber sues New York City to overturn limits on drivers cruising without passengersUber sues New York City to overturn limits on drivers cruising without passengers
Lyft is adding bike lanes to its app to encourage safer ridingLyft is adding bike lanes to its app to encourage safer riding
California just dropped a bomb on the gig economy — what’s next?

Uber and Lyft drivers still face a long road ahead in their fight for employment status

Andrew J. Hawkins
Uber is bringing its self-driving cars to DallasUber is bringing its self-driving cars to Dallas
Lyft hit with another horrifying sexual assault lawsuitLyft hit with another horrifying sexual assault lawsuit
Uber is now using your smartphone (and your driver’s) to detect vehicle crashesUber is now using your smartphone (and your driver’s) to detect vehicle crashes
Uber argues its drivers aren’t core to its business, won’t reclassify them as employeesUber argues its drivers aren’t core to its business, won’t reclassify them as employees

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