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New York City Deals a Blow to Uber and the SEC Investigates Tesla: 3 Things to Know
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Building a Business
How to Make Extra Money, Network and Market Another Business When Driving for Uber or Lyft
With ridesharing, there are opportunities far beyond just driving -- if you handle them the right way.
Business News
Apple and Lyft Announce Green Initiatives
What are you doing to promote sustainability with your business?
By Nina Zipkin
Human Resources
Don’t Confuse Driving for Uber With the Freelancer Economy Powering America’s Entrepreneurial Boom
The travails of workers employed by ride-hailing and delivery platforms are real but often mask the success of freelance workers in the knowledge economy.
Business News
Lyft Will Test All-Access Monthly Subscriptions
The ride-hailing company is testing a subscription service that would remove the need to pay every time you travel.
Business News
Hitting the Las Vegas Strip in Lyft’s Self-Driving Car
After 20 minutes of being shuttled around the Las Vegas Strip, I found myself almost disappointed by the simplicity of the demo -- it just worked.
By Dan Costa
Business News
Lyft to Offer Self-Driving Rides in Las Vegas During CES
The ride-hailing app, in partnership with autonomous driving technology company Aptiv, plans to offer 'fully automated point-to-point ride-hailing' services at the show.
Building a Business
How Lyft Goes Beyond Picking Up Drunk People From Bars by Giving Patients Rides to the Doctor’s
Lyft saw an unmet need and partnered with transportation coordinators to make sure people could consistently get the care they needed.
Building a Business
What ‘Second Movers’ Can Learn From Lyft And Uber
Lyft has moved in to fill the vaccum Uber's shenanigans created. Good pay is only one part of its plan. Will it become the No. 1 ride-sharing app?
Thought Leaders
What Switching to Lyft Taught Me About Tech’s Authenticity Problem
It's a mistake to think impersonal efficiency is all that people want from customer service.
By Jeremy Swift
Business News
11 Things You Must Know Before Driving for Uber or Lyft
If you want a side gig and love to drive, get these insider tips on driving for Uber and Lyft.
Tech
America’s Obsession With the Automobile Is Changing With the Times
As cars become just another connected device, car ownership is no longer the powerful symbol of autonomy it has long been.
Business News
Texas Legislature Overrules Austin, Allows Uber and Lyft to Return
They're expected to open Monday right after the governor signs the bill into law.
By David Lumb
Business News
Lyft and Waymo to Work Together on Self-Driving Cars
It's a big step forward for autonomous ridesharing.
By Jon Fingas
Business News
At Least Uber Gives Drivers the Chance to Be Entrepreneurs
Beleaguered Uber was considered the apotheosis of the sharing economy until recently.
Business News
Lyft’s Biggest Rollout Takes It to 50 New Cities
It's almost done with its expansion plans for 2017.
Thought Leaders
Gig Economy Platforms Are Creating A New Class of Entrepreneurs
Gig work, whether in preference to corporate jobs or because full time work is lacking, is absorbing an ever-growing portion of the labor force.
Thought Leaders
Uber Founder Resigns From Trump Council. Read His Full Text Explanation.
Travis Kalanick said he needed to realign himself with an Uber company value: 'Be Yourself.'
By Linda Lacina
Online Presence
Is Vocally Opposing President Trump Risky Business?
Brands that oppose Trump policies on social justice grounds have, so far at least, not suffered any significant loss of customer support.
Tech
Lyft Co-Founder Says on ‘The Daily Show’ That Future Cars Will Be ‘Rooms on Wheels’
John Zimmer shares his predictions for transportation 10 to 20 years from now with Trevor Noah.
By Rose Leadem
Building a Business
How Uber and Lyft Get Drivers on the Road on Busy Nights Like New Year’s
Because they can't assign shifts to workers, ride-hailing companies use a variety of incentives to lure out their contract workers.
Thought Leaders
What Driving for Lyft Taught Me About Community and the Sharing Economy
Making a human connection is as important as making a living. There is a new economy emerging that combines the two.
Building a Business
Lyft Replaces Glowstache With Amp Dashboard Light
The ridesharing service is shaving off its iconic pink mustache.
Business News
How Uber Drivers Might Be Ripping You Off
Have you ever wondered why your ride cost more than you thought it should?
Business News
Lyft: Say Goodbye to Private Car Ownership by 2025
John Zimmer sees ridesharing as 'the ultimate subscription service.'
Business News
3 Ways On-Demand Companies Can Stay Within the Law
The Department of Commerce has hinted at regulations for on-demand businesses. Here's how to prepare.
By David Adams
Business News
Lyft Carpool Runs Out of Gas
According to reports, not enough people were using Lyft's carpool service to make it worthwhile.
By David Murphy