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Uber Introduces ‘CO2 Emission Savings’ Tracker for Passengers
The ride hailing service is aiming to eliminate all ’tailpipe emissions’ by 2040.
Uber and Lyft Threaten Minneapolis Exit Over Pay Ordinance
Ride-sharing companies say they will discontinue service on May 1 if the city’s mandated rate is not overturned.
Uber ‘Tech Bros’ Set out to Crush Taxi App, Lawyers Say
An Uber manager wrote in an email: ‘GoCatch is the reason we’re launching taxi in Sydney.’
Uber to Pay Australian Taxi Drivers $272 Million in Historic Class Action Settlement
Lawyers for the plaintiffs say the international ride share company ‘fought tooth and nail’ to avoid having to compensate the taxi industry for its losses.
EXPLAINER: What Do Australia’s New Workplace Laws Mean For You?
The changes stop employers calling after hours, and includes changes to bargaining, gig workers, independent road transport operators, and even franchisees.
82,000 Unwanted Texts Equals $300,000 Fine For Australian Business
4WD Supacentre had also been penalised in the past.
Uber Partners With Chinese Automaker to Offer 10,000 EVs to Australian Drivers
‘Our goal is to provide drivers and delivery people a range of flexible options that make it easier to get behind the wheel of an EV,’ said Uber manager.
Uber, DoorDash Fail to Block NYC’s Minimum Wage Increase for App-Based Delivery Workers
App-based delivery workers to earn nearly $20 an hour by 2025 after a New York judge upheld the minimum wage law.
