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Afghan interpreter who fled the Taliban killed in US gun violence

Nasrat Ahmad Yar was working as a rideshare driver when he was fatally shot in Washington, DC, after resettling in US.

Al Jazeera

Former interpreter for US forces in Afghanistan who escaped Taliban shot dead in Washington DC

Nasrat Ahmad Ya, who leaves behind a family of four, was fatally shot while finishing a late-night Lyft shift

The Independent UK

Uber (UBER) vs. Lyft (LYFT): Which Ride-Hailing Giant Is the Better Investment Now?

Following the pandemic-induced slowdown in their businesses, the prospects look bright for ride-hailing giants Uber Technologies (UBER) and Lyft (LYFT) as people return to their pre-pandemic habits. Let’s compare these two stocks to identify which is better positioned for an upside in the near term.

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Lyft driver recounts rushing passenger to hospital after shooting in Little Italy: ‘I really wanted him to survive’

Jeleal Goins had barely gotten into Robert Smith’s car Sunday night when there was a screech of tires and Smith looked up to see a gun pointed at the back window.

Chicago Sun-Times

Identical and inseparable, the Stokes twins were softball stars. Then came the crash.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Before the wreck that killed the two people on the passenger side of the car, before the packed funeral that included a tearful eulogy from softball’s biggest celebrity, before the court case that may finally be decided Wednesday after five postponements, Mia and Mallory Stokes were simply…

Tribune News Service

Body of Massachusetts man found in marshland after Lyft ride was mysteriously cancelled and 911 call went dead

Dickson De Los Reyes, known as Joel, was last seen at a house party in phoned police after getting into a rideshare car with Lyft

The Independent UK

New Divvy scooters have phone chargers, blinkers and an AI-powered sidewalk-detecting camera

The scooters also have a 50-mile battery range, dual hand brakes and a shock-absorbing suspension. Five hundred of the newest scooters will hit Divvy docking stations by the end of June.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Opera workers’ ruling offers path for Uber, Lyft drivers to unionize

A U.S. labor board ruling on Tuesday laid the groundwork for drivers from Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. and other gig workers to formally unionize — a still difficult but potentially transformative task.

Tribune News Service

Chase Freedom Unlimited® review: well-rounded rewards card with no annual fee

The Chase Freedom Unlimited® card also comes with an introductory 0% APR for purchases and balance transfers.

Fortune

Google's At a Glance widget finally picks up a long-awaited rideshare status feature

The Google Pixel's At a Glance widget can show you how far away your rideshare service is.

Android Central

Chase Sapphire Reserve review: A rockstar among premium travel cards

Do the Sapphire Reserve's benefits and perks upstage the high annual fee?

Fortune

Minnesota governor vetoes higher pay for Lyft, Uber drivers

Gov. Tim Walz has vetoed a bill that would have mandated higher pay and job security for Lyft and Uber drivers in Minnesota

The Independent UK

Minnesota is latest state to pass bill protecting gig workers

Minnesota's bill, which would guarantee a minimum wage for gig workers, follows similar efforts in California, Massachusetts, and Washington.

Fortune

Women are wearing ‘subway shirts’ over outfits to deter ‘creepy’ men

‘Sad but necessary,’ one woman says of safety precaution

The Independent UK

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Women are wearing ‘subway shirts’ over outfits to deter ‘creepy’ men

‘Sad but necessary,’ one woman says of safety precaution

The Independent UK

Women are wearing ‘subway shirts’ over outfits to deter ‘creepy’ men

‘Sad but necessary,’ one woman says of safety precaution

The Independent UK

Women are wearing ‘subway shirts’ over outfits to deter ‘creepy’ men

‘Sad but necessary,’ one woman says of safety precaution

The Independent UK

Women are wearing ‘subway shirts’ over outfits to deter unwanted attention: ‘So strange men don’t bother you’

‘Sad but necessary,’ one woman says of safety precaution

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Fortune

Lyft's new CEO says his strategy is to 'copy' Jeff Bezos

Lyft's new CEO David Risher was Amazon's 37th employee—and he's brought Jeff Bezos's 'customer obsession' theory with him.

Fortune

Lyft launches new preorder option at airports ahead of a busy summer travel season

‘We want people to say, “I should have taken a Lyft.”’

Cycling Weekly

Are bike shares cost effective?

Many are looking at ways to save some money and cut down on everyday expenses. One of these cost-saving measures is leaving the car at home and using a bike to get around town. With bike share programs now available in most of America’ bigger cities, one doesn’t even have…

TechRadar

Google Workspace doesn't really need AI, but you're getting it anyway

At this rate, there might not be any "analog" collaboration tools left soon, and that's not good.

Reason

A 'Congestion' Charge on Just Ubers and Lyfts Won't Improve Congestion

A proposal to charge rideshare vehicles $2 to enter D.C.'s downtown during the day will probably reduce Uber and Lyft rides. But we shouldn't expect it to reduce overall traffic volumes.

The Independent UK

Lyft's new CEO tackles a job requiring some heavy lifting

Even before he joined Lyft’s board in 2021, David Risher had taken hundreds of trips as a passenger so he felt like he knew a lot about the ride-hailing service

The Independent UK

Attacks on delivery drivers add fears among gig workers

Ride-hailing and food delivery companies say extreme violence is rare among the millions of trips completed each week by gig workers

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