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Lyft's CEO faces pushback after driving for the app and posting about how great it was

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 13:29

Tech Insider : Economy

Lyft CEO David Risher drove three trips for the ride-hailing app in Napa Valley, California.

Michael Liedtke/The Associated Press

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Uber and Lyft drivers are seeing more trips that pay them $3 or less. They say it's another example of declining driver pay.

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 14:59

Tech Insider : Economy

uber lyft drivers protest — Some Uber and Lyft drivers say they see more trips that pay less than $3, excluding tips.
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Uber, Lyft Walk Back Threats to Leave Minneapolis as State Passes New Minimum Wage For Drivers

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 13:20

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Minnesota legislators reached a compromise with Uber and Lyft to increase pay for drivers across the state through a newly passed bill on Sunday, according to the Star Tribune.

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Many drivers for Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash are earning well below minimum wage, even with tips, a new paper finds

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 05:45

Tech Insider : Economy

Woman driving a car — Uber and Lyft drivers were found to make less than minimum wage in five major metro areas.
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Gig work is the new Ellis Island for immigrants looking for work. But many drivers feel trapped in the long hours and low pay.

Sun, 05/12/2024 - 05:27

Tech Insider : Economy

South Beach, Miami — Many recent immigrants to the US rely on gig driving for Uber and Lyft.
Noah Sheidlower

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As high-paying jobs become harder to get, more Americans are looking to Uber and Lyft for extra income

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber lyft driver — New Bank of America Institute data reveals gig driving continues to get more popular.
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A full-time Cleveland Uber driver who took home $17,000 in 2023 shares why the full-time gig isn't worth the money anymore

Sun, 05/05/2024 - 06:13

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Uber driver in car driving gig — A full-time Cleveland Uber says none of his driving strategies have provided him the results he was hoping for. The driver in the story is not pictured.
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10 Things We Hate About the Rabbit R1

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 07:55

Gizmodo

I’ve spent a day with the Rabbit R1, and to say that I was underwhelmed would be an understatement. In fact, I was surprised at how little it offers at the moment, and even from what it offers, what a poor job it does at that.

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Everything You Should Know Before You Buy the Rabbit R1 AI Companion

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 09:15

Gizmodo

Rabbit R1, the bright orange AI gadget that became the talk of the town during CES 2024, was launched and demoed at a private event in New York last week.

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A Cleveland Uber driver who made $109,000 in 2023 but only took home $17,000 shares the 3 reasons he can't quit ride-hailing: 'I continue to run into a brick wall'

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber driver gig economy rideshare — A full-time Cleveland Uber driver took home $17,000 in profits last year. The driver in the story is not pictured.
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