Angela Lang/CNET In 2018, New York became the first city in the US to require Uber and Lyft to pay their drivers a minimum wage.
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Proposition 22, backed by Uber and Lyft, passes. Drivers say they’ll keep fighting
Ride-hail drivers and labor advocates have held several protests against gig economy companies over the years. Dara Kerr/CNET The possibility of gig workers being classified
Uber and Lyft paid $400K to firm conducting ‘independent studies’ on Proposition 22
Ride-hail drivers have held several car caravan protests in front of Uber’s San Francisco headquarters. James Martin/CNET On Election Day, California voters will decide on
California appeals court: Uber and Lyft likely misclassified drivers as contractors
Angela Lang/CNET In the latest of a back-and-forth battle between the state of California and Uber and Lyft, an appeals court ruled Thursday evening that
Uber, Lyft paid $85K to firm of NAACP leader who backs their ballot measure
Ride-hail drivers have held several protests in front of Uber’s San Francisco headquarters over the past couple of years demanding to be classified as employees.
Seattle approves minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers
New Seattle regulation requires Uber and Lyft to pay their drivers a minimum wage. Angela Lang/CNET The Seattle City Council unanimously approved a minimum pay
Judge issues injunction against Uber and Lyft, says drivers are employees
Thousands of ride-hail drivers in California have long fought to be classified as employees. James Martin/CNET In a blow to Uber and Lyft, a California
Lyft quietly partners with defense contractor to provide PPE to drivers
Lyft confirms it’s partnered with Canadian military defense contractor Mission Ready Solutions. Angela Lang/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic,
Lyft offers some drivers free partitions for their cars, others have to pay $50
Lyft will be selling these vehicle partitions to drivers later this summer. Lyft For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit
Uber, Lyft may be forced to make drivers employees under new California court order
Uber drivers also protested in front of the company headquarters in May. James Martin/CNET Uber and Lyft may be forced to reclassify their drivers as
Lyft pays $40,000 fine over claims it denied disabled passengers rides
Several lawsuits have been filed against Lyft for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities. Angela Lang/CNET Lyft has agreed to pay the US government $40,000
Lyft joins Uber in requiring drivers and riders to wear face masks
James Martin/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. Lyft said it’s ramping up its efforts to
