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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

Identity Verification Firm Used by X, TikTok, and Uber Exposed Users' Driver's Licenses

Thu, 06/27/2024 - 11:15

Gizmodo

A prominent identity verification firm that has contracted with TikTok, Uber, X, and other large platforms, left a set of administrative login credentials exposed to the internet for more than a year, according to a report from 404 Media.

tiktok, Uber, Upwork, end to end encryption, paypal, alt tech, Elon Musk

Uber and Lyft drivers are desperate for tips. Riders don't shell out, but they'll tip three times as often for food delivery.

Sat, 06/08/2024 - 05:37

Tech Insider : Economy

Uber driver Estaphanie St. Just joins drivers for ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft, as they hold a rally at a park near Los Angeles International Airport, Wednesday, May, 8, 2019, in Los Angeles. — Ride-hailing drivers receive tips from just a quarter of rides, according to Gridwise data.
AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes

economy, Uber, uber-eats, Lyft, DoorDash, Tipping, Tips

Your Uber Eats orders may be more likely to get stuck in NYC traffic now

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 10:55

Tech Insider : Economy

Uber eats — An Uber Eats delivery bag.
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economy, Uber, new-york-city, Food, food-delivery, gig-workers, gig-work

This Apple Watch Case Could Kill All of Those Wannabe AI Devices

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 16:05

Gizmodo

In a matter of two months, hopes for the Rabbit R1 and Humane AI devices crashed and burned.

apple, product red, OpenAI, Sam Altman, google, ipod, technology internet

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.
Paul Hennessy/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

economy, finance, Transportation, Uber, Lyft, uber-eats, DoorDash

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.