Business
California’s Supreme Court will hear arguments on the constitutionality of Proposition 22, which classified drivers working in the gig economy as independent contractors.
May 21, 2024
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft will pay a combined $328 million to settle wage theft claims in New York.
Nov. 2, 2023
California
A USC student was allegedly raped by a Lyft driver after getting a ride home from a West Hollywood club.
Lyft is launching a feature that will try to prioritize matches between women and nonbinary riders and drivers in response to demand for increased safety protections for its users.
Sept. 12, 2023
Watch L.A.
March 10, 2023
Lyft has struggled to turn a profit and was crushed by the pandemic. The San Francisco company has been marginalized by bigger rival Uber.
March 27, 2023
Technology and the Internet
The seemingly random firing of drivers is one way ride-hail companies keep workers powerless. Can’t they bear the cost of humane engagement?
Feb. 28, 2023
The Flex Assn. asked that the nominee, Julie Su, explain how she would implement a proposed rule that could make it easier for workers to be considered employees rather than independent contractors.
March 20, 2023
On Proposition 30, Newsom isn’t just taking sides against the Democratic Party, but also opposing his core political base, columnist George Skelton writes.
Sept. 29, 2022
With a shortage of willing drivers and a gas surcharge deterring riders, Lyft offered an earnings outlook that fell far short of Wall Street’s expectations.
May 3, 2022