Lyft’s ride-hailing business is starting to claw its way out of a deep hole Ridership and revenue are still down year over year, but they’re steadily improving compared to earlier this year November 10, 2020 https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/10/21559174/lyft-q3-2020-earnings-rides-prop-22-covid
Uber is still getting hammered by COVID, though things are looking slightly better The company’s gross bookings only fell 10 percent year over year, compared to steeper drops in previous quarters November 5, 2020 https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/5/21551683/uber-q3-2020-earnings-revenue-loss-delivery
Uber will let riders reserve trips up to 30 days in advance and pick a 'favorite' driver Uber Reserve rolls out in select cities this week November 10, 2020 https://www.techspot.com/news/87546-uber-riders-reserve-trips-up-30-days-advance.html Uber: Push a Button, Plan Your Ride: Introducing Uber Reserve
Didi takes its overseas expansion drive to New Zealand but is the ride-hailing market big enough to make a difference? November 13, 2020 https://www.scmp.com/tech/start-ups...seas-expansion-drive-new-zealand-ride-hailing
Lyft extends its Emergency Help feature to drivers and riders across the US The rideshare company and ADT started testing the safety measure earlier this year November 18, 2020 https://www.engadget.com/lyft-adt-emergency-help-roll-out-nationwide-170046220.html Lyft: Lyft Launches Emergency Help, Supported by ADT, to Riders and Drivers Nationwide
Uber and Lyft just scored a huge federal transportation contract The five-year $810 million contract authorizes the companies to provide transportation to over 4 million federal employees November 23, 2020 https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/23/21611553/uber-lyft-gsa-government-contract-amount
India to allow Uber and rivals to charge 20% commission Industry experts had warned that a 10% cap would hit revenue and operations November 27, 2020 https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tec...s-to-charge-20-commission-71606472741604.html TechCrunch: India sets rules for commissions, surge pricing for Uber and Ola
Uber raising trip prices 24% in new year in response to Seattle’s new minimum wage law for drivers December 30, 2020 https://www.geekwire.com/2020/uber-...sponse-seattles-new-minimum-wage-law-drivers/
Lyft's shared rides return with COVID measures and advanced booking You can save money if you don't mind waiting. July 15, 2021 https://www.engadget.com/lyft-shared-rides-return-133317382.html
Uber, Lyft take different spending routes in race to add drivers August 5, 2021 https://www.reuters.com/technology/...-spending-routes-race-add-drivers-2021-08-05/
Lyft’s first-ever safety report reveals over 4,000 assaults between 2017-2019 There were also 10 fatal assaults between 2017-2019 October 22, 2021 https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/22...eport-2017-2019-physical-sexual-assault-death
Uber aims for 50,000 Teslas on its platform by 2023 October 27, 2021 https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/27/22747184/uber-tesla-rent-drivers-hertz-cost-2023
Uber Gains After Posting First Adjusted Profit on Ride Recovery November 4, 2021 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...rofit-on-ride-hailing-rebound-delivery-demand
Uber reintroduces shared rides with a new name Take an UberX Share for a more affordable ride November 16, 2021 https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/16/22786147/uber-uberx-share-rides-carpooling-new-name
Uber's $10 One subscription gives you VIP access to rides and deliveries The membership offers perks like better-rated drivers and regular discounts. November 17, 2021 https://www.engadget.com/uber-one-subscription-140045273.html Uber: Introducing Uber One: one membership bringing together the best of Uber
Uber will let people in India order a taxi through WhatsApp December 2, 2021 Uber: Booking an Uber ride just got as easy as sending a WhatsApp message
Uber will pay $2.2 million to settle claims it overcharged riders with disabilities The company will also have to waive wait time fees for two years. July 18, 2022
Uber doesn’t have to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles in every city, judge rules Judge rules that Uber is not in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 July 26, 2022
Uber will start showing drivers how much they’ll be paid for accepting a trip They’ll also get to see ride requests in their area July 29, 2022 Uber: Only on Uber: more flexibility, choice, and support
Uber is shutting down its free loyalty program later this year You have until October 31st to spend your leftover Uber Rewards points August 13, 2022