Uber's insurance and operational fees can vary widely on similar trips

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A black-and-white Uber banner hangs over the columns at the New York Stock Exchange building.
Uber charges fees for insurance and "operational costs" on every trip.

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Uber salaries revealed: See how much the ride-hailing company pays product managers, software engineers, and others

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A self-driving car drives past Uber's headquarters in San Francisco.
Uber has filed fewer H-1B visa applications so far this year, according to federal data.

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Uber investor's suit alleges rider safety took a back seat to the gig-work model

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An Uber logo sticker is seen in the windshield of a black car.
A new lawsuit about sexual assaults takes aim at Uber's top leaders.

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The same ride on Uber and Lyft, 29 different prices: What researchers found when they tested the apps

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A car's back window includes stickers for Uber and Lyft.
A Consumer Reports study found that Uber and Lyft can charge users different prices, even when they request rides at the same time.

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Delivery drivers say more customers are asking: Did you actually get my tip?

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A pedestrian walks on a sidewalk while carrying a red DoorDash-branded insulated bag.
DoorDash and Walmart Spark delivery workers are talking to customers about their tips.

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This startup wants to clean your dirty dishes and clutter to help train AI

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A person washes a mug with a cartoon lion on it over a sink as water runs.
Shift is offering limited-time free cleanings, with workers recording their tasks to train AI.

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Gen Z is turning to gig apps like Uber and GoPuff for summer jobs

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A bike courier wears an all-black outfit and headphones along with a light-green Uber Eats backpack as he rides through the center of a city.
Ahead of summer vacation, Gen Z users signed up to work for gig apps faster than older generations,

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I made $50,000 as a deaf Uber driver last year. I earn more than I did working in restaurants.

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Uber driver William Parr stands in front of his minivan in a parking lot wearing a grey baseball cap, sunglasses, black pants and a shirt, and a reflective vest.
William Parr started driving for Uber last April.

William Parr

I'm an early participant in a UBI program that helps workers displaced by AI, and the support is life-changing

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Lyft says its latest AI push is all about helping drivers make more money

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A white-and-pink Lyft sticker sits on the inside of a car's rear windshield.
Lyft has rolled out its AI-based Earnings Assistant tool over the past year.

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