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Lyft

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FBI

FBI Reports Dubious 'Trend' of Rideshare Driver Kidnappings

Plus: Pandemic learning loss, German weed legalization, and more...

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 10.27.2022 9:31 AM

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ridesharing

The Case for Uber Surge Pricing After a Mass Shooting

In criticizing the move, the New York Post got basic economics wrong.

John Stossel | 4.20.2022 12:30 AM

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Economic Liberty

California Judge Overturns Voter Initiative That Said Gig Workers Aren't Always Employees

Plus: You can't FOIA politicians' browser histories, Pentagon compels commercial airlines to evacuate Afghan refugees, and more...

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 8.23.2021 9:32 AM

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Reason Roundup

Uber Has Reduced Drunk Driving Deaths by 6 Percent, Study Finds

Plus: Americans evenly split on immigration, bill moves to stop EPA raids of auto shops, and more...

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 7.27.2021 9:35 AM

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Regulation

Regulation Kills Innovation. So These Entrepreneurs Didn't Ask for Permission.

From SpaceX and Tesla to Uber and Lyft, many of the most successful companies thrived without the government's stamp of approval.

John Stossel | 7.14.2021 2:20 PM

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Congress

Biden's 'Rescue Plan' Will Sic the IRS on Anyone Who Earns $600 in the Gig Economy

What does this have to do with the pandemic? Nothing.

Eric Boehm | 3.12.2021 10:30 AM

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California

It's Not Just Trump. California Labor Unions Are Trying To Reverse the Outcome of an Election Too.

California Democrats and their labor union allies are embracing anti-democratic principles to thwart the will of the people.

Steven Greenhut | 1.22.2021 9:15 AM

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Regulation

California Voters Liberate Ride-Share Drivers From A.B. 5

The lawmakers who passed A.B. 5 ignored the many benefits of contractor status.

Billy Binion | 1.11.2021 6:00 AM

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Election 2020

California's Proposition 22 Pits the Future Against Its Enemies

The ballot initiative would allow companies such as Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash to classify workers as independent contractors rather than as permanent employees.

Steven Greenhut | 10.30.2020 8:00 AM

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Sharing Economy

California's Proposition 22 Would Save Jobs and Help Consumers. Legislators Won't Listen.

State lawmakers want Uber and Lyft to classify their drivers as employees. A majority of drivers disagree.

Billy Binion | 10.26.2020 11:14 AM

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Independent contractors

California's Job-Killing A.B. 5 Scaled Back, but Only for Some Professions

Rideshare drivers and delivery people are still going to have to beg voters to let them work.

Scott Shackford | 9.8.2020 1:45 PM

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California

Voters Will Have a Chance To Save Ride-Sharing and Delivery Services From California's Regulators

In November, California voters will decide on Proposition 22, a measure would carve out a contracting exemption for independent drivers.

Steven Greenhut | 8.28.2020 8:00 AM

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ridesharing

Lyft, Uber Get Last-Minute Reprieve Before They Would Have Canceled Services in California

Lawmakers and courts are trying to force them to put drivers on their payrolls. They're threatening to take a freeway out of the state entirely.

Scott Shackford | 8.20.2020 4:55 PM

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Sharing Economy

Joe Biden Throws Support Behind Disastrous California Gig Economy Law

A.B. 5 has caused chaos in the Golden State.

Billy Binion | 3.11.2020 2:45 PM

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Sharing Economy

Federal Judge Refuses To Grant Injunction Against California's Gig Economy Law, But Acknowledges 'Likelihood of Irreparable Harm'

Assembly Bill 5 forces many companies to reclassify contractors as employees.

Billy Binion | 2.13.2020 5:17 PM

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Regulation

California Tried To Fine a Company $10,000 for Ordering Blind People Ubers and Lyfts Without a Permit

GoGo Grandparent gives people without smartphones a way to use rideshare services. Regulators think that's a problem.

Christian Britschgi | 11.18.2019 4:30 PM

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Regulation

New California Bill Says Uber's Drivers Are Employees. Uber Disagrees.

The bill would upend the gig economy.

Billy Binion | 9.12.2019 5:05 PM

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ridesharing

Uber and Lyft Offer Drivers a $21 Minimum Wage. California Lawmakers Say It's Not Enough.

The state is set to pass a sweeping bill that would reclassify drivers as employees.

Billy Binion | 9.6.2019 4:30 PM

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Labor

Pete Buttigieg's Plan to Unionize Gig Economy Workers Will Destroy the Gig Economy

"A gig is a job and a worker is a worker," Mayor Pete said.

Billy Binion | 7.30.2019 11:30 PM

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Sharing Economy

Uber Drivers Cannot Unionize, Says National Labor Relations Board

A memo says the drivers are contractors, not employees.

Billy Binion | 5.15.2019 5:45 PM

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ridesharing

New York City's Minimum Wage Law for Rideshare Drivers Might Actually Be Reducing Drivers' Pay

New court documents suggest that the city's rideshare regulations have backfired in a big way

Christian Britschgi | 3.14.2019 1:25 PM

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Uber

New York Passes Minimum Wage Law for Uber, Lyft Drivers, Hikes Costs To Riders

What happens when prices are increased by fiat? They go up, usually, and in this case they may increase traffic congestion, too.

Nick Gillespie | 12.5.2018 5:10 PM

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Transportation Policy

New York City Votes To Cap Uber and Lyft, Regulate Drivers' Pay

The days of a free market in ride sharing are over in America's largest city.

Christian Britschgi | 8.9.2018 11:15 AM

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Uber

As the New York Subway Melts Down, the City Moves to Cap the Number of Ubers and Lyfts on the Streets

Making the Big Apple less mobile.

Christian Britschgi | 7.27.2018 1:20 PM

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Regulation

Cancer Survivor Fined $2,260 for Providing Rides to Hospital Patients

Hospital describes her services as "invaluable."

Kayla Stetzel | 2.28.2018 3:06 PM

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Uber

Uber, Lyft Can Now Bring Jobs and Better Transportation to Alaska

A win for ride-sharing and Alaskans

Allie Howell | 6.30.2017 4:00 PM

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Lyft

What Are The Benefits of Lyft Shuttle? Listen to Ed Krayewski on AirTalk

89.3 KPCC in Los Angeles at 2:30 p.m. ET

Ed Krayewski | 6.26.2017 1:50 PM

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Lyft

Lyft Shuttle Doesn't Reinvent the City Bus, But It May Break the Mass Transit Monopoly

A new trial from the ridesharing app could change the way mass transit works.

Ed Krayewski | 6.21.2017 12:18 PM

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Uber

Supreme Court Lets Stand 7th Circuit Victory for Rights of Rideshare Customers and Drivers

By declining to take up the case Illinois Transportation Trade Association v. Chicago, the Supreme Court allows customers of Uber, Lyft, and similar e-hailing services to breathe easier.

Brian Doherty | 4.24.2017 5:45 PM

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Uber

Uber, Lyft Will Continue Operating in Philadelphia, Defying Judge's Order (Updated: Judge's Order Overturned!)

Ride-sharing services weren't defendants in lawsuit brought by taxi driver union, but got slapped with a cease-and-desist order anyway.

Eric Boehm | 10.7.2016 7:20 PM

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Uber

Uber Unveils New Features To Improve Driver Experience

The goal of the changes is to give drivers more control.

Alex Thomas | 6.7.2016 3:35 PM

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Sharing Economy

Democrats Are Uber Hypocrites

Study: Dem candidates spend more on ride-sharing than their GOP counterparts

Stephanie Slade | 6.3.2016 12:45 PM

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ridesharing

Lyft, Uber Drivers Shouldn't Be Treated Like Employees

Ride-sharing companies simply don't control drivers like bosses control workers.

Jared Meyer | 2.1.2016 10:00 AM

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Uber

Friday Funnies: Transportation Competition

Nate Beeler | 7.17.2015 6:30 AM

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Politics

White House Says: Prevent Rape, Use Lyft!

Presidential advice for staying safe on spring break

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 3.13.2015 10:50 AM

Politics

Smartphone Ride Services Uber and Lyft Earn Unfortunate Attention from Congress

Brian Doherty | 12.29.2014 12:23 PM

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Policy

An Up-Lyft-ing Christmas Tale

Reputation protects better than regulation.

John Stossel | 12.24.2014 12:01 AM

Policy

Regulatory Gridlock Puts Pennsylvania Ridesharing in Jeopardy

Lucian McMahon | 10.24.2014 3:05 PM

Politics

South Park Highlights Ride-Share Debate with 'Handicar'

Paul Detrick | 10.18.2014 3:00 PM

Politics

Uber and Lyft vs. City Hall

Jim Epstein in Wisconsin Interest Magazine

Jim Epstein | 10.7.2014 2:06 PM

Economics

Lyft President Says Patchwork Regulations Are Bad for Business

Alexis Garcia and Paul Detrick | 10.7.2014 11:12 AM

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Science & Technology

Lyft and NYC Reach an Agreement…Sorta

Paul Best | 7.29.2014 5:38 PM

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Culture

More Evidence Uber Keeps People From Drunk Driving

Paul Best | 7.21.2014 5:00 PM

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Politics

Ban Taxis

If Uber isn't safe, then taxicabs aren't either.

Steven Greenhut | 7.18.2014 12:00 PM

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Culture

Are People Using Uber as an Alternative to Drinking and Driving?

Paul Best | 7.15.2014 9:46 PM

Economics

"As mechanisms to establish private trust become more efficient, government plays a smaller role," Says David Brooks. By George, He Gets the Sharing Economy.

J.D. Tuccille | 7.1.2014 9:55 AM

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Culture

Atlanta and New Orleans Mayors Pick Uber to Win in Fight with Traditional Taxis

Paul Best | 6.30.2014 3:50 PM

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Policy

Virginia Regulators Should Let Lyft and Uber Roll

Technological innovation sometimes makes laws obsolete.

Jerry Brito | 6.16.2014 3:00 PM

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