Uber Settlement Keeps Drivers As Contractors In 2 StatesApril 21, 2016(AP) — Uber says it has settled a pair of major class-action lawsuits in California and Massachusetts that will keep its drivers independent contractors instead of employees.
State GovernmentUber And Lyft Drivers Could Organize Under Assembly BillApril 20, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers are considering new protections for workers in the so-called “gig economy.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Drug Crime, Ride-Hailing Bills AdvanceApril 5, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe California Legislature has given initial approval to tighter regulations for ride-hailing companies like Lyft and Uber. Lawmakers have also advanced bills that move in opposite directions on drug crimes.
State GovernmentBill Would Give 'Gig Economy' Workers Collective Bargaining RightsMarch 14, 2016A California Assembly member wants "gig economy" workers like Uber drivers to have a lot of the same rights as traditional employees –- including collective bargaining. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIndependent Contractors Could Unionize Under California BillMarch 9, 2016(AP) — A state lawmaker wants to make California the first state to allow Uber drivers and other independent contractors to unionize.
Uber And Lyft Facing Prospect Of Tighter Regulation In CaliforniaFebruary 18, 2016 | Ben BradfordAt a hearing Wednesday, the companies got an earful from cab drivers and a state Senator. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uber To Pay $28.5M To Settle Safety Ad LawsuitsFebruary 12, 2016(AP) - Uber says it will pay $28.5 million to settle two lawsuits that said the ride-hailing firm misled customers about its safety procedures and fees.
Uber Espanol Lets Central Valley Passengers Request Spanish-Speaking DriversNovember 18, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe ride-sharing service Uber launched a new service for Central Valley travelers on Wednesday. Uber Espanol provides Spanish-speaking drivers for passengers.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDeal Allows Uber Pickups At Sacramento International AirportSeptember 2, 2015Starting Tuesday, Uber drivers are being allowed to pick up passengers. An Uber driver and the director of operations at Yellow Cab talk about what this means for the industry. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada Regulations For Uber, Lyft Clear Another HurdleAugust 11, 2015(AP) - Nevada lawmakers have given preliminary approval to regulations for ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft.
