ride-sharing

California ride-share, delivery drivers to remain independent contractors

Drivers for app-based companies like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash will likely remain independent contractors in California.

3 years ago

Lyft driver arrested, suspected of sexual battery

A Lyft driver was arrested last Thursday in Emeryville for an alleged sexual battery of a passenger.

5 years ago

Off-duty Uber driver charged with sexual assault

An Uber driver has been charged with four felonies for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in Union City after he…

6 years ago

Walnut Creek pilots free Lyft rides for seniors

The city of Walnut Creek is piloting a program in which seniors can schedule a free Lyft ride when standard…

6 years ago

SF investigates whether Uber, Lyft are public nuisances

San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera is seeking a court order requiring Uber and Lyft to provide information to allow…

7 years ago

Travis Kalanick steps down as Uber CEO

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has finally acceded to investor demands and resigned from the ride-hailing company he founded.

7 years ago

SF city attorney seeks data from Uber, Lyft

San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera issued administrative subpoenas Monday to Uber and Lyft.

7 years ago

San Francisco sues to force Uber driver disclosure

San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera Thursday sued Uber in an effort to force the ride-hailing company to turn over…

7 years ago

Uber driver arrested after alleged groping

Police arrested an Uber driver early Sunday morning after a female passenger said the man kissed and groped her outside…

8 years ago

Lyft, drivers trumpet $27 million settlement

Lyft Inc. and lawyers for drivers of the ride-booking service Wednesday proposed a $27 million settlement of a federal lawsuit.

8 years ago

Uber, Lyft drivers urged to register as businesses

Nearly 37,000 people who work as drivers for ride-booking services in San Francisco will have to register as a business…

8 years ago

Uber pays $25 million for inflating safety claims

Uber settled a civil enforcement case brought by prosecutors in San Francisco and Los Angeles for up to $25 million…

8 years ago

Uber offers millions to settle passenger lawsuits

Uber Technologies Inc. and six passengers asked a federal judge in San Francisco Thursday to approve a $28.5 million settlement.

8 years ago

SFO readies tech to collect ride-sharing fees

San Francisco International Airport, in collaboration with the American Association of Airport Executives, has announced the development and licensing of…

9 years ago

DA warns about safety of carpooling apps

The San Francisco District Attorney's Office has threatened Lyft, Sidecar and Uber with legal action.

10 years ago

Lawsuit: Uber driver locked seeing-eye dog in trunk

A blind author and the National Federation of the Blind sued ridesharing company Uber in federal court.

10 years ago

Lyft cans donations, launches into East Bay

Mandatory payments are replacing "donations" in the pink-mustachioed Lyft cars throughout California.

10 years ago

City CarShare grows despite corporate com­petitors

Nonprofit City CarShare is fighting back against larger, more well-funded corporate competition.

11 years ago

Lyft motors to Los Angeles and beyond

While the greater Bay Area was busy Kaepernicking last week. ride-sharing service Lyft achieved two milestones.

11 years ago

Lyft steering toward green light from CPUC

State regulators are looking to draft rules to govern Lyft and other on-demand ride-sharing services.

11 years ago

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