London politicsfromwww.bbc.com2 weeks agoCap app driver numbers 'to protect black cabs'Excessive private hire vehicles in London increase congestion, depress driver pay, reduce black cab numbers, and raise safety concerns, prompting calls for regulatory caps.
NYC startupfromGothamist3 months agoNYC bans Uber and Lyft from randomly barring drivers from workingNew York City implemented a pay increase and protections for Uber and Lyft drivers, aimed at preventing unjust lockouts by the companies.
NYC startupfromTime Out New York3 months agoYUR ride-share launches in NYC with big perks for driversYUR Drivers Network promises no surge pricing, better pay for drivers, and enhanced safety measures for riders with biometric verification.
fromwww.amny.com3 months agoNYC Taxi Commission approves minimum pay hike, lockout' protections for Uber and Lyft drivers | amNewYorkThe TLC estimates that under the revised system, minimum pay for a standard 30-minute, 7.5-mile trip will increase to $29.07.NYC startup