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Uber Faces Consumer-Fraud Inquiry By New Jersey Attorney General Over Sexual-Assault Safeguards

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has reportedly opened an inquiry into how Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) addresses sexual assault and whether its public safety messaging has misled riders and drivers.

Benzinga

The man arrested for allegedly starting the Palisades fire actually asked ChatGPT if he’s at fault before running away

Before fleeing the flames, the man accused of starting the Palisades fire reportedly asked ChatGPT if he’d be at fault for a blaze caused by cigarettes. Hours later, Los Angeles was burning.

The Mary Sue

Lime bike UK revenues surge 75% to break £100million mark for first time

Turnover is likely to have surged again in the current year following huge take-up during the Tube strikes in September

Evening Standard

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California Empowers Uber, Lyft Drivers With Unionization Rights

California grants rideshare drivers historic union rights, empowering 800,000 drivers to collectively bargain for better pay and working conditions starting in 2026.

International Business Times

Revealed: London now has a staggering 106,000 private hire drivers as politicians demand licence cap to protect black cabs

London Assembly transport committee calls for cap on private hire licences in the capital

Evening Standard

OpenAI's Sora app follows Napster and Uber's playbook

The release lets copyright holders see the potential market in action before locking down rights.

Axios

Uber, Lyft Drivers Gain Historic Right To Unionize In California As Newsom Signs Bill Impacting 800,000 Gig Workers

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) on Friday signed a landmark bill granting Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) and Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) drivers the legal right to unionize, marking a major victory for gig workers.

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Aldi, Family Dollar and 17 More Retailers That Accept SNAP Payments on Uber Eats

Thanks to a recent expansion, those using SNAP or EBT benefits can order groceries from the variety of retailers below and have them delivered to their door.

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California measure brings rideshare drivers one step closer to unionizing

Governor Gavin Newsom signs measure opening path to more than 800,000 drivers to bargain for wages and benefits

The Guardian - US

Newsom signs bill giving 800,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in California the right to unionize

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill allowing 800,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in the state to join a union and bargain collectively for better wages and benefits

The Independent UK

Is Instacart Falling Behind As Amazon, Uber, And Walmart Battle For Grocery Customers?

Maplebear Inc. (NASDAQ:CART), operating as Instacart, saw its shares decline on Friday after research highlighted topline risks associated with rising competition in online grocery delivery.

Benzinga

Drivers, tradies and care workers chase Aust Cup glory

Mohamed Aidara is an Uber driver, Bul Juach is a disability support worker. Both will be crucial to Heidelberg United's hopes of what would be a famous win.

AAP

California jury clears Uber of liability in landmark passenger sexual assault lawsuit

The California jury’s verdict is the first of over 500 state and 2,500 federal Uber sexual assault lawsuits to go to trial

The Independent UK

From the Club Door to the Driver's Seat: Why More Women Are Taking on Male-Dominated Jobs and Thriving

More women are breaking into male-dominated nightlife jobs—from club security to taxi driving—reshaping safety, opportunity, and nightlife culture.

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Lyft CEO David Risher says driving for the company is a 'little bit like being a therapist and a bartender'

"I always say this: I drive to learn, not to earn. But I really want to learn about what the driver experience is like and what the rider experience is like," Risher told Fortune.

Benzinga

Serve Robotics Brings Autonomous Deliveries To Chicago With Uber Eats

Serve Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:SERV) announced on Tuesday that it has launched its autonomous sidewalk delivery service in the Chicago metropolitan area, marking its first move into the U.S. Midwest.

International Business Times UK

Plus Size Woman Wins Settlement After Lyft Driver Told Her She Wouldn't Fit in His Car — How Much Did She Get?

Detroit rapper Dank Demoss (real name Dajua Blanding) has won a confidential settlement against Lyft after a driver told her she was too big to ride in his car, sparking debate about weight discrimination rights in Michigan.

International Business Times

What to Do Immediately After an Uber Accident in Miami: A Step-by-Step Checklist

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), car accidents remain one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries in the U.S., making it essential to seek medical attention even if you initially feel fine.

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Los Angeles vowed to host the Olympics without breaking the bank and environment. Can it?

With three years to go, experts agree that the city has set bold goals and faces steep challenges

The Mary Sue

‘Why is that your first assumption?’: Woman books Uber in Las Vegas. Then the driver sees her wheelchair and tries to stop her from getting in

Being a wheelchair user isn’t for the faint of heart. While for most people, the main problem remains the lack of accessibility in most cities, there are other things that can happen, too.

Fortune

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ star Henry Golding carried around a notebook with random advice strangers gave him, and he’s lived by one musing his entire career

Inspiration can strike in unlikely places, from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang learning wisdom from a gardener to Uber’s cofounders creating the company to fix a common inconvenience.

Benzinga

What's Going On With Lucid Group Stock?

Shares of Lucid Group Inc (NASDAQ: LCID) are trading higher Friday, lifted by a series of strategic announcements. The electric vehicle maker is reporting strong demand and “so many orders” for its new Gravity SUV, potentially a key catalyst for future growth.

Benzinga

Baidu's Apollo Go Targets Global Growth To Compete With Waymo, Tesla

Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) is pushing its Apollo Go robotaxi business into new markets, including Australia, as the service reaches operational profitability in several Chinese cities.

PC Gamer

German drivers remotely control cars via impressive racing rigs—and they may even take their wheels to public roads from December 1

I'm confused, concerned, and I have gaming rig envy.

AAP

Foolish way two anti-Semitic vandals fled their crime

Two men have admitted painting a series of anti-Semitic slurs on cars and a famed chef's restaurant, and torching a vehicle during a night of terror.

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