Bases tend to be out away from major metropolitan areas, leaving few transportation options for troops who don't own a car.
As Uber and Lyft drivers see fewer tips, some share their strategies for winning over customers.
Uber and Lyft drivers say inconsistent tipping makes a difficult earnings environment even harder. One driver shares his tricks.
Uber and Lyft drivers with Teslas reveal how they handle passenger questions about Elon Musk to preserve tips in a competitive gig economy.
Gig workers for Uber, Lyft, Instacart, and other ride-hailing and delivery services earned less and worked more hours in 2024.
Ride-hailing drivers for Uber and Lyft are forming cooperatives as many try to increase their earnings and fight for transparency.
Gig workers dealt with hackers stealing accounts, lower pay, and other challenges this year while working for Uber, DoorDash, and similar apps.
Lyft considers drivers as customers and not employees, the company said in a state court complaint.
Gig drivers who are frustrated with their ride-hailing or food delivery pay have few comparable alternatives.
Waymo One's robotaxis could already be impacting the earnings of Uber and Lyft drivers. Some drivers are concerned about an expansion to airports.
Uber and Lyft drivers in Phoenix and Los Angeles have said robotaxis are making their gigs even more competitive.
Uber and Lyft drivers say they're earning less through the apps. That's led some to start their own ride businesses to make more money.
Robotaxis are rolling out across the US, and they pose a long-term threat to Uber and Lyft drivers.
Some Uber and Lyft drivers are going around the rideshare apps and asking riders to pay them directly, people told BI.
The US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Lyft on Friday, and the rideshare company agreed to a proposed settlement that same day.
Tech
2024-10-16T09:20:55Z
Uber and Lyft driver Tristan Thomas said he's worried Tesla's robotaxis will threaten driver jobs, but thinks Elon Musk's 2027 timeline is unlikely.
Uber and Lyft drivers in Florida went from transporting beachgoers to helping residents flee their communities.
Elon Musk revealed Tesla's robotaxi, but the Cybercab will face a number of safety and regulatory hurdles before hitting the open road.
Analysts see Tesla's entry into ride-hailing as a possible long-term threat to Uber and Lyft. But it could also be an opportunity to partner.
Tech
2024-10-09T09:00:02Z
The winner of the autonomous ridesharing race could be the company with no driverless vehicles.