Hailing a Ride on Uber or Lyft? Here’s What to Know to Stay Safe.

Ride-hailing apps have built-in safety features that riders should be familiar with, experts said.

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Uber’s Festering Sexual Assault Problem

The company has tested tools that make rides safer, court records show. Measures to stem the violence have been set aside in favor of protecting the company’s business.

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Lyft and Baidu in Deal to Use Chinese Driverless Cars in Europe

Lyft and Baidu plan to start service early next year, joining Uber and Momenta in using electric cars from China, which are the least expensive even with tariffs.

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N.Y.C. Taxi Commission Restricts Lockouts of Uber and Lyft Drivers

The companies, which have been randomly locking out drivers to manage costs, must now give at least 72 hours’ notice before blocking access to the apps.

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At LAX, Uber Drivers Wait. And Wait. And Wait.

One of the busiest airports in the world used to be a prime place for gig drivers to earn money. Now, it’s typical of their increasing desperation.

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The Financial Fallout of Being Deactivated from Delivery Work

Millions of Americans earn money finding gig work through platforms like Uber, Lyft or DoorDash. Many see their financial lives upended when their account is suddenly blocked for unclear reasons.

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Former Ride-Share Driver Sentenced to 290 Years in Assaults of a Dozen Women

John Pastor-Mendoza, a Lyft driver, falsely posed as the ride that the women had requested and targeted victims who appeared intoxicated, the Denver district attorney said.

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Is Waymo Friend or Foe to Uber?

The fast expansion of Waymo’s driverless car service is growing competition for Uber. The companies are also partners.

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Hailing a car in Midtown Manhattan is becoming more expensive.

Transportation officials want to reduce the number of taxis, Ubers and Lyfts that idle in heavy traffic. To do that, they will charge riders new fees.

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Uber and Lyft Found a Loophole in a Driver Pay Law. Drivers Pushed Back.

As ride-hailing companies and labor unions each push New York City to amend its rules, drivers hurt by widespread app lockouts are struggling to make ends meet.

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