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New Study Finds Insurance Accounts for More Than 20% of the Average Rideshare Fare.
Insurance is one of the largest expenses built into every Uber and Lyft trip, according to new research from gig economy analytics firm Gridwise. The study found that an average of 21% of every passen...
San Diego Introduces Weekend Rideshare Pickup Restrictions in Gaslamp Quarter
Rideshare pickups are now restricted along part of Fifth Avenue in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter during late-night weekend hours as the city works to reduce congestion in one of its busiest entert...
Uber Relaunches Senior Ride Program in Parts of Philadelphia
Uber has relaunched a program that provides free rides for eligible older adults in parts of West and Southwest Philadelphia, creating additional trip opportunities while helping seniors access transp...
South Carolina Eases Rules for Independent Rideshare Services in Rural Areas
Independent transportation providers in South Carolina could soon have an easier path to serving rural communities after a new state law changed how they are regulated. The legislation classifies inde...
Montana Uber Driver Turns Memorable Rides into a Loyal Following
Most rideshare trips begin and end without much fanfare. For Missoula, Montana, Uber driver Tyler Yaney, they’ve become the foundation of an online community that’s grown to more than 130,...
Massachusetts Drivers Say Proposed EV Rule For Uber and Lyft Rentals Could Cut Earnings
Rideshare drivers in Massachusetts are pushing back on a proposed rule that would require Uber and Lyft to transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles, arguing that the ch...
Life360 And Uber Expand Partnership to Simplify Family Ride Coordination
Life360 and Uber have announced a new integration that allows families to request and coordinate Uber rides directly within the Life360 app. The feature combines Uber Family ride services with Life360...
Massachusetts App Drivers Union Certified to Represent Uber and Lyft Drivers
Massachusetts rideshare drivers have reached a major step in the state’s new bargaining process after the App Drivers Union was certified to represent approximately 70,000 Uber and Lyft drivers....
Uber’s 2026 Lost and Found Index Reveals What Riders Leave Behind Most Often
Most rideshare drivers have experienced it at least once. A passenger exits the vehicle, the trip ends, and a few minutes later, a message arrives asking whether a phone, wallet, backpack, or another ...