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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 and Lyft extend legal fee coverage to drivers sued under Oklahoma’s forthcoming abortion lawUber and Lyft extend legal fee coverage to drivers sued under Oklahoma’s forthcoming abortion law
Uber, Amtrak, airlines drop mask requirements after judge strikes down ruleUber, Amtrak, airlines drop mask requirements after judge strikes down rule
Uber’s annual product event will focus on travel, sustainabilityUber’s annual product event will focus on travel, sustainability
Uber granted 30-month license to continue operating in LondonUber granted 30-month license to continue operating in London
Uber will feature NYC taxi cabs in its app under groundbreaking new dealUber will feature NYC taxi cabs in its app under groundbreaking new deal
Spin’s electric scooters will be available to rent in the Lyft appSpin’s electric scooters will be available to rent in the Lyft app
Uber is temporarily removing the ability to split faresUber is temporarily removing the ability to split fares
Instacart says it’s adding a fuel surcharge to help drivers paying high gas pricesInstacart says it’s adding a fuel surcharge to help drivers paying high gas prices
Lyft to add temporary fuel surcharge to fares amid spike in gas pricesLyft to add temporary fuel surcharge to fares amid spike in gas prices
Your next Uber ride will have an extra fee for gas — even if it’s in an EVYour next Uber ride will have an extra fee for gas — even if it’s in an EV
Uber Eats brings bill splitting to deliveriesUber Eats brings bill splitting to deliveries
Uber adds new ways to buy concert tickets and book restaurants in its appUber adds new ways to buy concert tickets and book restaurants in its app
Super Pumped is a bumpy Uber ride that gets lost on its way to being interesting

The Fight For Uber is Super Pumped’s first chapter

Charles Pulliam-Moore
Uber and Lyft are taking on healthcare, and drivers are just along for the ride

Experts worry that rideshare drivers aren’t prepared

Nicole Wetsman
Uber will now let you see how many one-star ratings you got from driversUber will now let you see how many one-star ratings you got from drivers
Uber and Lyft are finally starting to look like different companiesUber and Lyft are finally starting to look like different companies
Uber’s app will beep until you buckle your seatbeltUber’s app will beep until you buckle your seatbelt
Uber sued for $63 million by man who was paralyzed in a crashUber sued for $63 million by man who was paralyzed in a crash
Women who drive for Uber and Lyft are being left to fend for themselves

‘He was very drunk, so I was lucky’

Anna Betts
Super Pumped gets a new, longer teaser with more Uber shenanigansSuper Pumped gets a new, longer teaser with more Uber shenanigans
Still on the hunt for the perfect gift? Here are some last-minute ideasStill on the hunt for the perfect gift? Here are some last-minute ideas
Watch Joseph Gordon-Levitt as former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick in new TV show teaserWatch Joseph Gordon-Levitt as former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick in new TV show teaser
An Afghan refugee who drove for Uber was killed in San Francisco — his family is seeking answersAn Afghan refugee who drove for Uber was killed in San Francisco — his family is seeking answers
Uber expands its same-day local delivery business to more citiesUber expands its same-day local delivery business to more cities
Uber will now let drivers and riders record audio during trips for safetyUber will now let drivers and riders record audio during trips for safety
Uber Eats will let you order weed in Ontario but won’t deliverUber Eats will let you order weed in Ontario but won’t deliver
Uber One bundles rides, deliveries, and food for $50 per yearUber One bundles rides, deliveries, and food for $50 per year
Uber reintroduces shared rides with a new nameUber reintroduces shared rides with a new name
Uber discriminates against people with disabilities, new DOJ lawsuit allegesUber discriminates against people with disabilities, new DOJ lawsuit alleges
Uber prices are still way up, so the company is bringing back carpoolingUber prices are still way up, so the company is bringing back carpooling
Uber aims for 50,000 Teslas on its platform by 2023Uber aims for 50,000 Teslas on its platform by 2023
Lyft’s first-ever safety report reveals over 4,000 assaults between 2017-2019Lyft’s first-ever safety report reveals over 4,000 assaults between 2017-2019
Tinder and Lyft partner so you can send your match a ride for an IRL dateTinder and Lyft partner so you can send your match a ride for an IRL date
Uber wants to make airport trips less messyUber wants to make airport trips less messy
Uber thinks it could actually turn a profit this quarterUber thinks it could actually turn a profit this quarter
Lyft and Uber to cover legal fees of drivers sued under Texas anti-abortion lawLyft and Uber to cover legal fees of drivers sued under Texas anti-abortion law
Meet the self-driving brains working with Volkswagen and Ford

Argo AI CEO Bryan Salesky on a new partnership with Lyft and setting realistic expectations for self-driving cars

Nilay Patel
Uber’s latest delivery service partnership has drawn the FTC’s attentionUber’s latest delivery service partnership has drawn the FTC’s attention
Lyft introduces annual Lyft Pink subscription with better bike-share perksLyft introduces annual Lyft Pink subscription with better bike-share perks
Uber teaming up with Rosetta Stone to offer free language courses to driversUber teaming up with Rosetta Stone to offer free language courses to drivers

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