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8:12am, 11th June, 2020

Uber, Lyft drivers are employees, says California regulator

Drivers working for ride-hailing services such as Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc will now be considered employees under California's new gig worker law, the state's public utilities agency said on Thursday.

UK considers giving drivers up to £6,000 in new car scrappage scheme: Telegraph

6:13pm, 7th June, 2020

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UK considers giving drivers up to £6,000 in new car scrappage scheme: Telegraph

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is considering giving drivers up to 6,000 pounds ($7,609.20) to swap their diesel and petrol cars for electric vehicles, under plans to relaunch the economy, The Telegraph reported on Sunday.

Uber has spent $19 million on coronavirus financial assistance for drivers

10:53am, 21st May, 2020

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Uber has spent $19 million on coronavirus financial assistance for drivers

Uber Technologies Inc on Thursday for the first time detailed how much it has spent to support its ride-hail drivers and food delivery workers during the coronavirus crisis, which has battered the company and forced it to lay off thousands of employe...

Uber to require drivers, riders to wear masks around the world

2:00pm, 13th May, 2020

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Uber to require drivers, riders to wear masks around the world

Uber Technologies, Inc. on Wednesday said it will require drivers, delivery workers and riders globally to wear a mask as countries around the world begin easing restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus.

California sues Uber, Lyft over misclassifying drivers as contractors

3:04pm, 5th May, 2020

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California sues Uber, Lyft over misclassifying drivers as contractors

California and three of its largest cities on Tuesday sued Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc , accusing them of classifying their drivers improperly as independent contractors instead of employees, evading workplace protections and withholding worke...

Uber to give drivers millions of face masks to battle coronavirus

1:56pm, 9th April, 2020

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Uber to give drivers millions of face masks to battle coronavirus

Uber Technologies Inc on Thursday said it plans to ship millions of face masks to its active drivers and food delivery people around the world to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Uber connects out-of-work U.S. ride-hail drivers to delivery, production jobs

10:25am, 6th April, 2020

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Uber connects out-of-work U.S. ride-hail drivers to delivery, production jobs

Uber Technologies Inc said on Monday its app will list job openings in the delivery, food production and grocery industry that its U.S. drivers can access during a slump in ride-hailing demand due to the coronavirus.

Uber may suspend accounts of riders, drivers who test positive for coronavirus

4:56am, 11th March, 2020

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Uber may suspend accounts of riders, drivers who test positive for coronavirus

Uber Technologies Inc notified riders and drivers that it may temporarily suspend the accounts of anyone who has tested positive for the coronavirus or have been exposed to it, the ride-hailing company said on Wednesday.

U.S. ride-hailing and food delivery companies to compensate drivers affected by coronavirus

6:15pm, 8th March, 2020

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U.S. ride-hailing and food delivery companies to compensate drivers affected by coronavirus

U.S. ride-hailing and food delivery companies including DoorDash Inc and Instacart are in discussions to compensate drivers and delivery personnel affected by the novel coronavirus.

Uber says it will compensate drivers diagnosed with coronavirus

9:15pm, 7th March, 2020

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Uber says it will compensate drivers diagnosed with coronavirus

Uber Technologies Inc said on Saturday it will offer compensation to drivers and delivery people diagnosed with the coronavirus or placed in quarantine for up to 14 days.