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Uber, Lyft and Deliveroo workers in US and UK plan Valentine’s Day strike

Thousands of drivers for ride hailing services and food delivery riders in the United States and United Kingdom are planning to strike on Valentine’s Day in disputes over pay and working conditions.

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers striking for fair pay

People planning on going out for Valentine's Day or ordering take out could run into some issues. Drivers for Uber, Lyft and DoorDash will be on strike.

Ride share and food delivery drivers plan to strike Wednesday

Drivers with Uber, Lyft and other ride-share companies plan on striking on Wednesday.

Uber, Lyft and Deliveroo workers in US and UK plan Valentine's Day strike

Thousands of drivers for ride hailing services and food delivery riders in the United States and United Kingdom are planning to strike on Valentine's Day in disputes over pay and working conditions.

By Anna Cooban, CNN

Woman says Lyft driver wouldn't stop car, locked her inside

WCNC Charlotte reports a woman is hoping to raise awareness about rideshare safety after she says her Lyft ride turned dangerous.

'I literally was praying': Charlotte woman speaks out after rideshare scare

She said the ride should have taken about 20 minutes, but it took more than 40 minutes and alleges the driver took her in the wrong direction and wouldn't let her out.

WCNC Charlotte

'Faster, flatter' Lyft is coming: Employees await word on reported 30% of cut in staff

What a weekend for workers at Lyft. The company plans to "significantly reduce" its workforce, the company's new CEO David Risher has told employees, in another round of layoffs as it struggles to turn a profit and pull off a turnaround. The news came at end of his first week as Lyft's CEO.

Raleigh man arrested for allegedly stabbing Lyft driver

On Sunday just before 2 a.m. Raleigh police responded to a stabbing on Sarver Court.

New NC bill proposes increased taxes on EVs, Uber, Lyft and more

A bill with bipartisan support suggests the new tax, plus higher fees on electric vehicles and, potentially, more toll roads.

The Wrap: A party switch, a budget vote, anti-trans bills filed and new transportation taxes pitched

The week in North Carolina politics from WRAL's NC Capitol team.

New tax on Uber, Lyft seen as partial answer on NC road funding

A bill with bipartisan support suggests the new tax, plus higher fees on electric vehicles and, potentially, more toll roads.

Travis Fain, WRAL state government reporter and Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Lyft co-founders leave management jobs; former Amazon exec is new CEO

Lyft announced on Monday that Amazon veteran David Risher will join as chief executive next month, and that co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer will step down from their management positions at the ride-hailing company. Here's what's happening.

Gig economy victory: Uber, Lyft prevail in lawsuit over contractors

App-based ride hailing and delivery companies like Uber and Lyft can continue to treat their California drivers as independent contractors, a state appeals court ruled Monday, allowing the tech giants to bypass other state laws requiring worker protections and benefits.

Raleigh police find no evidence of crime in teen's claim she jumped from Lyft after feeling unsafe

Raleigh police on Wednesday told WRAL News that their investigation into the report of a Lyft driver found "no evidence of any crime."

Leslie Moreno, WRAL reporter

Raleigh teen shares scary moments inside Lyft ride before she decided to jump out

Eziya Bowden, 16, explained to WRAL News why she jumped out of a moving car.

'I feel like it saved my life': Raleigh teen explains why she jumped out of Lyft ride while it was moving

Eziya Bowden, 16, explained to WRAL News why she jumped out of a moving car.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL reporter

Lyft to cut 13% of workforce, lay off about 700 workers

Lyft on Thursday said it will lay off 13% of its staff, or some 700 workers, as it rethinks staffing amid rising inflation and fears of a looming recession.

Lyft to pay shareholders $25M in dispute over its IPO process, disclosures

Lyft has agreed to a $25 million settlement with shareholders over allegations that it failed to adequately disclose threats to its reputation and business ahead of going public. Here are the details.

Want a ride but without a mask? Uber, Lyft drop the requirement

Face masks are now optional for Uber and Lyft riders and drivers in the United States, the ride-hailing companies said Tuesday, shortly after several major airlines announced a similar change in policy.

Lyft bringing scooters to Triangle, Charlotte in partnership with Spin

A new way to rent scooters is coming to the Triangle and Charlotte in April with ride hailing service Lyft and scooter provider Spin teaming up to launch the service in 60 U.S. markets.

DoorDash: We'll reimburse drivers for gas as prices surge

Delivery company DoorDash said Tuesday it will refund its drivers for some U.S. gasoline purchases to help offset higher prices at the pump.

Texting for a ride is more expensive: Lyft, Uber add fuel surcharge

Lyft on Monday said it plans to add a small fee on rides to help drivers deal with rising gas prices across the country, days after Uber laid out its plans to do the same. Here's what's happening.

Lyft reports more than 4,000 incidents of sexual assault over 3 years

Ridehail company Lyft on Thursday released its first ever safety report, disclosing that it received 4,158 reports of sexual assault on its platform in 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Raleigh's Reveal Mobile buys NYC startup, lands Lyft as customer

Reveal Mobile has bought Mira, and plans to expand its offering in a rapidly growing market. Coming along for the ride is Lyft.

Growing gig frustration: Uber, Lyft drivers call for fed intervention in jobs dispute

Some California Uber and Lyft drivers are calling on the National Labor Relations Board to classify them as employees once again. Will the Biden Administration respond? Here's the latest.