[ad_1] In an interview with MSNBC, Khosrowshahi said the company would shut down until November. That’s when the state votes on Proposition 22. If passed, the measure would allow Uber to continue employing drivers as contractors but would require the company to offer them benefits such as health insurance. “It’ll take time but we’re going to […]
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Uber warns of temporary California shut down if it has to reclassify drivers
[ad_1] Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi tells @SRuhle the ride-hailing app would have to shut down in the state of California until at least November if a judge’s ruling that Uber must treat drivers as employees instead of independent contractors fails to be appealed by the company. pic.twitter.com/ntAMMxf4Cf — MSNBC (@MSNBC) August 12, 2020 This all […]
Uber built a tool to help its drivers find work at other companies
[ad_1] Uber In select cities — Chicago, Dallas and Miami, for now — Uber Works will connect drivers with shift work like food production, warehouse and customer service. Uber Freight is providing priority eligibility screening for drivers with a Class A Commercial Driver’s License, and Uber is encouraging drivers in the US to accept UberEats […]
Uber wants government to include drivers in coronavirus stimulus package
[ad_1] “My goal in writing to you is not to ask for a bailout for Uber, but rather for support for independent workers and, once we move past the immediate crisis, the opportunity to legally provide them with a real safety net going forward,” Khosrowshahi said in the letter. Ride-hailing drivers have been particularly hard […]
Uber offers 14 days of financial assistance to drivers with COVID-19
[ad_1] Because the amount of money that Uber drivers make varies so widely, Uber will base the financial assistance on a driver’s average daily earnings over the last six months. If they haven’t been driving for six months, Uber will average their earnings between their start date and March 6th. For instance, if a driver […]
Uber experiment lets California drivers set their own fares
[ad_1] From Tuesday morning, drivers operating around airports in Santa Barbara, Palm Springs and Sacramento will be able to take part in a bidding system that allows them to increase fares in 10 percent increments, up to a maximum of five times the usual Uber price. When a ride is requested, Uber will match the […]
Uber makes changes in California to brace for new gig worker law
[ad_1] Rather than show upfront pricing for all trips other than Uber Pool, Uber will now show passengers in California a range of prices. The final price will be calculated at the end of the trip. Passengers will also be able to add drivers to a “favorites” list, and the company will eliminate some Uber […]
Uber founder Travis Kalanick is leaving the company’s board
[ad_1] Kalanick was the CEO of Uber from 2010 to 2017. During that time, he was no stranger to controversy, with Uber frequently popping up in the news for its toxic work culture and efforts to mislead regulators. Kalanick was eventually ousted from the position after a group of investors penned a letter, demanding a […]
AMD’s new Radeon software offers game streaming away from home
[ad_1] If you are playing at home, you’ll notice some big differences. It now sports a revamped interface that serves as a central hub for launching games, streaming to social sites, checking for driver updates and other common tasks. You can even browse the web, and the software is context-sensitive to ensure you’re getting relevant […]
Uber faces lawsuit for allegedly underpaying New York drivers
[ad_1] The lawsuit also claims that Uber’s upfront pricing (implemented in 2016) violated contracts by presenting customers and drivers with two different fares. Passengers would sometimes pay higher fares than what drivers saw, and Uber reportedly “pocket[ed] the difference.” On top of this, the lawsuit represents a challenge to Uber agreements forcing drivers to take […]