Tag: Uber

The Gig Is Up

Ike Brannon · May 20, 2016 7:00 am

Massachusetts senator criticizes "gig economy's" low wages. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Warren skeptical of Uber, Lyft

Joseph Lawler · May 19, 2016 8:38 pm

The promise of the sharing economy is real. It lowers prices for consumers, empowers workers by providing flexible work and extends goods and services to underserved populations. (AP Photo)

What’s the government’s role in regulating Uber and Lyft?

Rudy Takala · May 16, 2016 12:01 am

Uber driver near an airport.

Uber deal with union a marriage of convenience, experts say

Sean Higgins · May 11, 2016 10:36 pm

Later this month, Chariot for Women will begin operations in the Boston area. Founded by former Uber driver Michael Pelletz, Chariot markets itself as a ride-sharing service "Driven by women. Exclusively for Women." (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Will litigiousness wreck Chariot for Women?

William Watkins · April 23, 2016 4:02 am

Classifying drivers as employees could have raised Uber's expenses and allowed them to join a labor union. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Uber deal keeps drivers as contractors

Associated Press · April 22, 2016 6:11 pm

Lyft agreed to the settlement to settle unfair labor practice claims in a class-action suit brought on behalf of an estimated 150,000 of its northern California drivers. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Look out, Lyft: The unions are coming for you

Sean Higgins · April 11, 2016 4:01 am

If Lyft persuades a federal judge to approve the accord announced in January, the company will be a step ahead of its larger rival Uber Technologies Inc. (AP Photo)

Lyft peace pact could fail if judge heeds Teamsters

Joel Rosenblatt · March 25, 2016 4:28 pm

Uber driver charged in Mich. shooting spree

Curt Mills · February 21, 2016 8:44 pm

Subpoena: Teamsters official falsified Uber receipts

Sean Higgins · January 27, 2016 1:41 pm

The Next Big Thing: ‘Gig Economy’ Workers’ Rights

Tamar Jacoby · November 10, 2015 4:45 pm

Clinton, Sanders, O’Malley Criticize ‘Ridesharing’ Services … But Use Them

Shoshana Weissmann · November 9, 2015 12:27 pm