Uber drivers

Uber to Launch Rider Verification and ‘Record My Ride’ Nationwide
Uber to Launch Rider Verification and ‘Record My Ride’ Nationwide
September 17, 2024  |  Ridesharing

Uber has announced the nationwide launch of two features designed to improve the safety of drivers: rider verification and the ability to record video and...

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Uber Responds to NYC Minimum Pay Rule With Driver Lockouts
Uber Responds to NYC Minimum Pay Rule With Driver Lockouts
June 24, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Uber has reportedly been locking out drivers from its app during periods of low demand over the past month in response to New York City’s...

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Uber Expands Safety and Earning Features on Driver App
Uber Expands Safety and Earning Features on Driver App
November 13, 2023  |  Ridesharing

Uber is adding several features related to safety, navigation and earning to its app for drivers. “Today we’re announcing improvements to the Uber Driver app,...

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Uber Says 70% of New Drivers Signed Up to Beat Inflation
Uber Says 70% of New Drivers Signed Up to Beat Inflation
November 01, 2022  |  Earnings

As Uber reported its third-quarter earnings, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi had a pointed stat that spoke volumes about the gig economy in general and the mobility/delivery...

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As The Gig Economy Grows Up, Clashes Emerge Over Its Nature
As The Gig Economy Grows Up, Clashes Emerge Over Its Nature
September 28, 2018  |  Gig Economy

It’s probably getting to the point that everyone who doesn’t have gig work — offering rideshares via personal vehicles, for instance, or doing other freelance...

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Uber Lawsuit Verdict: Drivers Are Contractors, Not Employees
Uber Lawsuit Verdict: Drivers Are Contractors, Not Employees
September 26, 2018  |  Ridesharing

A three-judge panel has ruled in favor of the company in the Uber lawsuit focused on Uber jobs and whether the ridesharing company’s drivers should be considered...

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Uber Launches New Driver App With Real-Time Earnings Tracker
Uber Launches New Driver App With Real-Time Earnings Tracker
April 11, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Ride-hailing company Uber announced Tuesday (April 10) that it has completely overhauled the app for its drivers. In a blog post announcing the redesign, Uber...

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Uber Settles NY Driver Fees Lawsuit For $3M
Uber Settles NY Driver Fees Lawsuit For $3M
January 10, 2018  |  Payments Innovation

Ride-hailing app company Uber reached a settlement with more than 2,000 New York drivers, agreeing to pay $3 million. Reuters, citing a court filing in...

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Uber Floats “Task Rabbit” Concept To Drivers
Uber Floats “Task Rabbit” Concept To Drivers
November 10, 2017  |  Gig Economy

Uber is looking to expand its services and has sent out an email to drivers to find out if they’d be interested in taking on additional...

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