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Walz once faced a revolt from Uber and Lyft in Minnesota. Here's how he handled it.

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 11:10

Tech Insider : Politics

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a Biden-Harris campaign and DNC press conference on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The press conference was held to address Project 2025 and Republican policies on abortion
Jim Vondruska/Getty Images

politics, tim-walz, kamala-harris, 2024-election, Minnesota, Minneapolis, Uber

The 3 worst things about being an Uber or Lyft driver

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 05:56

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber drivers protest new york city — Some Uber and Lyft drivers have concerns about declining earnings, safety, and wrongful deactivations.
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

economy, finance, Careers, economy, finance, Careers, Uber

Lyft is pulling back on 'rideshare's most hated feature.' But it's the way of the future for many big companies.

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 16:21

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

lyft sign — Lyft is rolling out a monthly subscription to cap ride prices for customers, addressing surge pricing.
Mario Tama/Getty Images

economy, Tech, economy, Uber, Lyft, surge-pricing, dynamic-pricing

Lyft just upped the ante in its battle against Uber by taking aim at surge pricing

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 13:37

Tech Insider : Economy

Two travelers wearing sunglasses and N95 masks and dragging suitcases alongside themselves walk in the direction of a rideshare pickup area, as indicated by a pink — Lyft riders will soon have a new option to avoid surge pricing.
Al Seib / Los Angeles Times/Getty Images

economy, Lyft, Uber, Rideshare, surge-pricing

A Florida Lyft driver explains how he picks which rides to take to make the most money

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 11:44

Tech Insider : Economy

Timothy Turer, a rideshare driver in Florida, wears a blue-and-white shirt and light brown pants. — Timothy Turer has been driving for ride-hailing apps since 2016.
Timothy Turer

economy, Lyft, gig-work, gig-workers, Tech

I left my $130K job at Lyft and became a barista. Here's what it taught me.

Thu, 07/18/2024 - 07:13

Tech Insider

Chris Jereza posing whilst wearing a black shirt and chain in front of a light blue background — Chris Jereza said taking a break after leaving his job at Lyft allowed him to explore his values.
Chris Jereza

Careers, Tech, trending-uk, as-told-to, Lyft, tech-careers, barista

Meet the retirees driving for Uber and Lyft because Social Security isn't enough

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 05:54

Tech Insider : Economy

Uber car next to yellow taxi — Many Uber and Lyft drivers in their retirement years are relying on income from rides and tips to supplement their Social Security.
VIEW press

economy, finance, Uber, Lyft, social-security, Retirement, Driving

I got laid off from Google in my 50s and juggled 3 jobs at Trader Joe's, Lyft, and Starbucks. It was a humbling experience.

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 08:06

Tech Insider

A photograph of a Starbucks apron, a Trader Joe's ID badge and a Lyft sticker and a photograph of Lois Kim smiling — Lois Kim juggled three part-time jobs last year.
Lois Kim

Careers, as-told-to, google, tech-layoffs, trader-joes, Lyft, Starbucks

Massachusetts secured a big raise for Uber and Lyft drivers in the state, but some are worried the deal could have negative side effects

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 05:54

Tech Insider : Economy

Uber and Lyft signs on a car — Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts will get new benefits and minimum wage protections, but not all drivers are happy.
Boston Globe

economy, finance, Uber, Lyft, Rideshare, Driving, gig-work

Here's how Uber and Lyft drivers try to get customers to tip — even though it only happens on a quarter of rides

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 10:52

Tech Insider : Economy

Rideshare driver helps woman with luggage. — Drivers for Uber and Lyft told BI that helping with luggage doesn't lead to consistent tips. Drivers in the story aren't pictured.
Igor Alecsander

economy, finance, Uber, Lyft, Rideshare, ride-hailing, Tips

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