Play Podcast Microsoft’s quantum breakthrough; WA state targets Uber, Lyft; GeekWire 200; Bezos and Bond Play This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we discuss Microsoft’s quantum breakthrough; a Washington state bill that targets Uber and Lyft… Read More
Lawmakers take aim at Uber and Lyft with bill targeting surge pricing after big events After a big sporting event or arena concert, fans flood city streets in search of a Lyft or Uber ride.… Read More
Seattle approves first-of-its-kind law that protects app-based workers from deactivation Seattle lawmakers passed legislation Tuesday that aims to provide more job security to app-based workers who deliver food, shop for… Read More
Amazon, Uber, and Lyft sue seller over rogue rideshare signs — here’s what he says in response Updated with additional details and statements from Amazon, Uber and Lyft. Uber and Lyft are joining forces with Amazon in… Read More
New Washington state law is first in nation to give Uber and Lyft drivers paid family and medical leave Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill this week that makes Washington state the first in the nation to ensure that… Read More
Tech Moves: Microsoft Teams leader lands at Lyft; General Fusion hires new CEO — Jason Vogrinec joined Lyft as head of engineering, moving from Microsoft, where he was vice president of engineering for… Read More
Lyft, Uber and unions back new Washington state legislation protecting drivers Washington state lawmakers have approved first-of-its kind legislation that sets a minimum wage and other benefits for Lyft and Uber… Read More
Uber, Lyft, Instacart, DoorDash form coalition in Washington state to ‘protect driver independence’ Five evenings a week, sometimes more, Carmen Figueroa gets into her car, signs into her GrubHub account and sets out… Read More
Seattle’s clean transportation blueprint spells out ambitious goals for electrification and habit shifts Laying out its vision for a fossil-fuel-free future, the City of Seattle has released an ambitious plan to electrify its… Read More
Uber raising trip prices 24% in new year in response to Seattle’s new minimum wage law for drivers The cost of an Uber trip in Seattle will jump about 24% starting Friday as the ride-hailing company is raising… Read More
First glimpse of Amazon’s new robotaxi: Zoox autonomous vehicle spotted during video shoot Isn’t it always the urban video shoot that spoils the big car reveal? Zoox, the self-driving taxi company acquired by… Read More
Seattle mayor signs minimum wage law for Uber and Lyft drivers in first-ever virtual bill signing Seattle officially established a minimum wage standard for Uber and Lyft drivers on Thursday as Mayor Jenny Durkan signed the… Read More
Seattle adopts minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers Seattle became the second big city in the nation to establish a minimum wage standard for Uber and Lyft drivers… Read More
Debate over Uber and Lyft driver pay comes to a head as Seattle prepares to set minimum wage Seattle officials are slated to vote on a minimum wage standard for Uber and Lyft drivers on Tuesday that will… Read More
Uber and Lyft push back on Seattle mayor’s plan to pay drivers more money Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan unveiled a new proposal to increase pay for Uber and Lyft drivers and cover expenses such… Read More
Seattle City Council mandates paid sick time for gig workers during pandemic Drivers for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Grubhub, and other delivery services will soon be eligible for paid sick time off in… Read More
Seattle considers mandating hazard pay for gig workers during the pandemic The Seattle City Council is considering new emergency legislation that would require companies like Uber and Grubhub to pay drivers… Read More
What do the Airbnb, Lyft, and Uber layoffs mean for Seattle engineering outposts? Silicon Valley engineering outposts have added an interesting dynamic to Seattle’s burgeoning tech community over the past 15 years. More… Read More
Uber, Seattle and U.S. Chamber end dispute over union law as city plans minimum wage for drivers The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Uber, and the City of Seattle have agreed to walk away from a lengthy and… Read More
Pandemic exposes cracks in US labor market, leaving gig workers feeling desperate and exposed When Uber announced this week it will provide cash assistance to drivers diagnosed with COVID-19, Vasil Denev considered whether getting… Read More
Lime temporarily shuts down in CA, WA and some European countries to slow coronavirus Lime is pausing its e-scooter and e-bike services in California, Washington, Italy, France, and Spain, starting Tuesday. The company said… Read More
Why this Seattle geek finally gave up and bought a car four years after going ‘full Uber’ Four years ago, Ben Gilbert was a symbol of Seattle’s rapidly expanding transportation options. The tech investor and entrepreneur had… Read More
Uber and Lyft criticized for automated surge pricing after Seattle shooting Prices on Uber and Lyft rose to as much as five times normal rates in the immediate aftermath of a… Read More
With new tax and minimum wage, Seattle is latest battleground in Uber and Lyft’s feud with regulators When Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan signed new taxes and regulations on Uber and Lyft into law Tuesday afternoon, the city… Read More
Seattle raises fees for Uber and Lyft rides with new tax, passes minimum wage for drivers The Seattle City Council unanimously passed legislation Monday that will establish a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers and… Read More
Seattle plans to tax Uber and Lyft rides to raise $133M for affordable housing and transit Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan plans to introduce a new tax of 51 cents per Uber and Lyft ride to fund… Read More
Seattle plans minimum wage and new tax on Uber and Lyft, adding to ride-hailing’s regulatory woes It’s been a rough month for ride-hailing companies, and Seattle is about to put another bump in the road. As… Read More
Can Uber and Lyft survive regulations that force them to treat drivers like employees? California is poised to enact a law that would force Uber and Lyft to treat drivers like employees as part… Read More
As Uber and Lyft pick-ups and drop-offs clog traffic, new study calls load zones a move in right direction Keeping traffic flowing in Seattle is not an easy feat, especially when you factor in the stop-and-go maneuvering of ride-hailing… Read More
Grocery delivery startup Dumpling raises $3M to democratize the gig economy, challenging Instacart from Amazon’s backyard Seattle startup Dumpling raised $3 million for a personal shopping platform that flips the economics of the gig economy upside… Read More
