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Lyft's Women+ Connect feature lets women and non-binary riders choose female drivers, and over 7 million people have already used it. The safety feature is rolling out nationwide after two years of success stories.
Massachusetts just became the first state to officially recognize a union for ride-share drivers, giving 70,000 Uber and Lyft workers the power to negotiate for better pay and working conditions. The historic certification marks a major shift in how gig economy workers can fight for their rights.
Rideshare drivers in Massachusetts just made history by forming the first officially recognized union for gig workers in the United States. The victory gives 70,000 Uber and Lyft drivers the power to negotiate for better pay, safety protections, and workplace dignity.
California just approved $25 million to help Uber and Lyft drivers switch to electric vehicles, offering up to $20,300 toward a new EV purchase or lease. The program targets low and moderate-income drivers who log serious miles, making clean transportation accessible to those who need it most.
Nearly 70,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts just certified the first union for ride-hailing workers in American history. The victory could reshape how gig workers organize across the country.
California just launched a program giving rideshare drivers up to $20,300 toward a new electric vehicle. The incentive targets drivers who need it most while cutting pollution from vehicles that rack up the highest mileage.
LaGuardia Airport just unveiled 12 high-speed electric vehicle chargers that can power up cars in just 30 minutes. The station is designed to serve over 100 rideshare drivers daily, making it easier than ever to go electric at one of America's busiest airports.
LaGuardia Airport just unveiled New York's largest public fast-charging station with 12 new electric vehicle chargers that can power up cars in just 30 minutes. The station targets ride-share drivers and travelers, making it easier for the over 100,000 EV owners in New York City and Long Island to stay charged at one of America's busiest airports.
Self-driving cars are finally crossing the Atlantic. Google's Waymo will launch robotaxis in London later this year, bringing autonomous rides to Europe for the first time.
Self-driving taxis could be picking up passengers in London as soon as September, bringing a futuristic transportation option to UK streets. The technology promises safer roads while creating thousands of new jobs across the country.
Chinese tech firm MOGOX is bringing driverless buses to Singapore's streets this year, marking the first time autonomous vehicles from China have joined a developed nation's public transport network. The company sees this as a stepping stone to becoming the world's top autonomous bus brand.
A community tradition just delivered hope and help to thousands of cancer patients. The 47th annual Cancer Telethon in Pennsylvania raised $283,000 through neighbors, students, and volunteers who believe in "people you know helping people you know."
Uber is pledging to guarantee minimum usage for 1,000 new electric vehicle chargers built where its drivers live and work most. The move could accelerate charging infrastructure growth even as federal EV incentives face uncertainty.