#Uber, Lyft stock soars after California Proposition 22 passes

#Uber, Lyft stock soars after California Proposition 22 passes

“#Uber, Lyft stock soars after California Proposition 22 passes” Uber and Lyft’s stock prices soared Wednesday after California voters allowed the ride-hailing giants to continue treating their drivers as independent contractors instead of employees. Uber shares surged 11.5 percent in premarket trading while Lyft’s spiked about 14.8 percent as of 7:54 a.m. after the passage…

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#Appeals court rules against Uber, Lyft in CA driver fight

#Appeals court rules against Uber, Lyft in CA driver fight

“#Appeals court rules against Uber, Lyft in CA driver fight” A California appeals court said Uber and Lyft must treat their drivers there as employees, handing the ride-hailing giants another defeat in a legal battle that could upend their business. The Thursday ruling came as the Silicon Valley firms urged California voters to exempt them…

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#Man charged with assault after farting in Uber

#Man charged with assault after farting in Uber

“#Man charged with assault after farting in Uber” The driver wasn’t the only one hitting the gas. A UK man has been charged with assault after allegedly farting in an Uber and attacking the driver for protesting, Bristol Live reported. “He behaved in an unattractive manner that night,” defense lawyer Anthony Bignall told the Bristol…

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#Uber allowed to keep operating in London after court battle

#Uber allowed to keep operating in London after court battle

“#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…

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