Uber, Lyft and Taxi drivers are part of the largest segment of on-demand workers at the highest risk of workplace violence and getting injured in a car accident. Revolution brought to the taxi industry by the app companies like Uber and Lyft have left injury protection insurance gaps for their drivers. Drivers for rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber need to be aware … [Read more...]
Uber Reveals The Secret: No New Price Cuts For New York Drivers
In classification lawsuits involving Uber, in the states of Massachusetts and California, it was decided that as long as Uber wanted to remain a business whose drivers work as contractors that they would help to facilitate the creation of a driver association. This heralded the creation of the Independent Drivers Guild, "a union-like organization that represents Uber … [Read more...]
Now Revealed For The First Time Ever! Ford Enters Ride Sharing Market
Ford has recently purchased San Francisco-based ride service, Chariot. The company acts like a cross between Uber and a shuttle service. Ford has made a number of vans specifically for the service and has plans to launch its offering in 5 other cities within the next 18 months. It uses a smartphone app to crowd-source rides on demand. Ford is also partnering with … [Read more...]
Medallion Prices Plummet, Owners Blame City, Uber, and Lyft
New York City began selling medallions in 1937 -- for a scant $10 apiece. What had once been the wild west in terms of cabbies had come under control and now was regulated. Drivers were able to earn a good living and the values began to increase. The value had hit "$1.3 million in 2014 with no ceiling in sight". Drivers saw continuous returns and could easily get banks to … [Read more...]