#What Prop. 22 could mean for the gig economy nationwide

Admin6 years ago08 mins

“#What Prop. 22 could mean for the gig economy nationwide” Prop. 22 passed despite driver rallies like this one in Los Angeles last month. Image: Al Seib/Shutterstock After Election Day in California, labor groups and coalitions of drivers were devastated. Ride-hailing companies were relieved. With Prop. 22’s passage in California, Lyft, Uber, DoorDash, and other…

#Mayor Bill de Blasio side-swiped by e-scooter in Manhattan

Admin6 years ago02 mins

“#Mayor Bill de Blasio side-swiped by e-scooter in Manhattan” Mayor Bill de Blasio was side-swiped by an electric scooter in Lower Manhattan on Monday — but escaped the debacle without injury, The Post has learned. The mayor was walking along the crosswalk at Pearl Street and Water Street around 10:15 a.m. when a man on…

#Uber allowed to keep operating in London after court battle

Admin6 years ago05 mins

“#Uber allowed to keep operating in London after court battle” A British judge on Monday allowed Uber to keep operating in London by granting the ride-hailing giant an 18-month taxi license in one of its largest markets. The Westminster Magistrates’ Court handed Uber a key victory in its legal battle with local regulatory agency Transport…