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Lyft and Uber fares are estimated to be nearly 80% higher than pre-pandemic prices in some cities. The companies say a driver shortage is pushing up prices.
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Lyft will offer up to $15 for trips to or from a vaccination site. The deal covers daytime rides on bikes and scooters, as well as in cars.
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During the pandemic, Uber has doubled-down on delivery services while its ride-hailing business plummeted. The strategy appears to be working so well it could outlast the health crisis.
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Uber and Lyft are cheering the passage of Prop 22, which says they don't have to treat their drivers as employees and provide benefits such as paid sick leave. Critics say they'll keep fighting.
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The suit alleges Uber's rating system, which is based on passenger reviews, discriminates against drivers who are not white or who have accents. Uber says the allegation is untrue.
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The ride-hailing company is seeing signs of recovery as cities, states and countries lift lockdown restrictions, but the pandemic has taken a steep toll.
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Gig workers are now eligible for unemployment benefits, but states have been slow to update their systems to accept claims. That's left many workers waiting weeks for help.
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The company is slimming down to focus on rides and food delivery while cutting $1 billion in costs this year.
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The merger talks have yet to reach a deal, but if both sides strike an accord, the combined company would emerge as the dominant player in food delivery with 55% of the U.S. market.
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The San Francisco-based transportation firms say they are acting in line with public health efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Both are still operating their regular ride-hailing services.