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So Dystopian: Guy Films Uber Driver’s Interaction With His AI Girlfriend, Leaves People Baffled

Human girlfriends and boyfriends are out – AI partners are the new way people seek connection. It may seem wildly dystopian, but people are now training chatbots to act like their partners. A Lyft driver recently went viral when a passenger shared his conversation with an AI girlfriend. "I finally…

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Detroit Rapper Who Sued Lyft Because Driver Refused Her A Ride Over Her Weight Reportedly Turns To Van

“The driver said she needed a bigger vehicle. After months of lawyers and headlines, the solution was actually a bigger vehicle.”

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Woman Takes Lyft. Then She Gets A $150 'Damage' Fee A Few Days Later: 'Becoming More And More Popular…Also With Uber'

'I'm so tired of it.'

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Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears

Drivers in Massachusetts for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft have become the first in the nation to certify a union

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Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears

Drivers in Massachusetts for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft have become the first in the nation to certify a union

The Independent UK

Uber CEO says rideshare ‘freed up’ his son from having to get a driver’s license—and he’s one of many Gen Zers who aren’t willing to drive

“This drives me crazy. My son is over 18,” Dara Khosrowshahi said on a podcast. “I’m still trying to get my son to get his driver’s license.”

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'Scammer' Lyft Driver Allegedly Tried to Charge Riders $75 Using An AI-Generated Photo of Fake Car Damages

A Florida Lyft driver has been blocked after allegedly using AI-generated images to claim a $75 (£59) damage fee.

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Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed a US$1 fee on all Uber, Lyft and other rideshare trips in the city to begin in 2027. The projected $48 million annual revenue would go entirely to support the chronically underfunded Philadelphia school district, which faces a $300 million budget deficit.

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ZoomInfo Stock Plunges as Company Slashes Jobs. Wall Street Doesn’t Know Whether to Love or Hate AI Layoffs.

ZoomInfo stock cratered after sweeping layoffs and weak guidance reignited fears that AI could disrupt the company’s core sales-intelligence business.

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‘This is very transformative for the business’: Lyft’s head of growth on taking a big step into London’s black cab sector

The ride-hailing giant has agreed to acquire Gett U.K., making it the largest app for London’s iconic black cabs. Lyft’s EVP for global growth, an Arsenal fan, is excited.

Fortune

‘I don’t want to waste the gas’: Uber and Lyft drivers reeling as fuel prices soar

Drivers face dilemma of driving more or cutting back – and support from ride-share giants decried as ‘slap in the face’

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NBA Legend Shaq Is Betting Big on Futuristic Immersive Retail — ‘I’m a Geek, America, and Proud to Say It’ After Spending Big as a Customer

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is betting on immersive, tech-driven retail after first spending thousands there as a customer. His move reflects a consistent strategy of investing in products he personally believes in—and sees real potential in.

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ICE Has Arrested Dozens of Delivery Drivers at the Gates of a San Diego Military Base

Advocates warn immigrants to avoid military bases when working for apps like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash.

Capital & Main

What gig workers and employees who get tips need to know about the new no-tax-on-tips tax break

About 1 in 10 American workers are earning a living as a gig worker. That means they find their customers through Lyft, DoorDash, TaskRabbit and other digital platforms, or do another form of what the IRS and others call “on-demand work.”

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Tax Tips: How to Use Your Side Hustle to Write Off Car Fees

Working as a rideshare driver for such companies as Lyft or Uber can be a great way to earn extra cash as a side hustle. In addition to making your own hours (and quick bucks), being a rideshare driver also comes with an extra benefit that’s easy to overlook: tax…

The Independent UK

DoorDash offers added payments to US and Canadian drivers as gas prices soar

DoorDash is offering extra compensation to U.S. and Canadian drivers as part of a temporary program to help offset rising gas prices

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Seattle's Minimum Wage Laws Backfired on Uber and Lyft. Now the Union Wants To Limit Drivers.

As demand for trips has plummeted in the wake of the wage hikes, the Drivers Union is trying to limit the number of gig workers on the road.

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New Philadelphia Tax Could Increase Uber, Lyft, and Delivery Prices: Who Pays More?

Could Philadelphia’s proposed tax on rides and deliveries set a example for cities nationwide?

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Stock Indexes Advance as Chip Makers and Travel Stocks Rally

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.51%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.26%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Climb on Strength in Chip and Travel Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.64%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.80%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.57%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Supported by Lower Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.80%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.88%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.93%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.73%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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3 Rebound Candidates With Technical Tailwinds

Volatile markets can be stomach-churning, but they also create opportunities for risk seekers. These three stocks show rebound potential for technical traders.

Android Central

Holy crap! The Galaxy S26 Ultra just ordered dinner and tea for me and all I had to do was hit 'Confirm'

Automation just hit the next level with Gemini and the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and now you can ask it to order your next meal, tea, Uber, and soon even groceries.

International Business Times UK

Travelers React as LAX Votes to Triple Uber and Lyft Pickup Fees From $4 to $12 to Ease Airport Congestion

The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners has approved a new rideshare fee structure at LAX, raising fees to manage congestion and fund airport improvements.

The Independent UK

Major US airport triples ride share fee in effort to combat congestion

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