Rideshare Drivers Win More Benefits, Protections Despite Industry Pushback

Minnesota among the leaders as rideshare drivers seek more pay despite industry pushback • Minnesota Reformer

Uber and Lyft decals are seen on a car in the pickup area at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. Rideshare drivers and labor advocates across the country are urging state and local leaders to require rideshare companies to provide benefits for drivers. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Murphy Smith says he was unemployed for four years because of medical issues before becoming a rideshare driver in Eugene, Oregon. D…

Rideshare drivers win more benefits, protections despite industry pushback

Uber and Lyft decals are seen on a car in the pickup area at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. Rideshare drivers and labor advocates across the country are urging state and local leaders to require rideshare companies to provide benefits for drivers. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Murphy Smith says he was unemployed for four years because of medical issues before becoming a rideshare driver in Eugene, Oregon. D…

Rideshare drivers win more benefits, protections

Uber, Lyft claim higher wages mean higher prices for riders. Continue reading…

Across nation, rideshare drivers win more benefits, protections despite industry pushback - Salem Reporter

Murphy Smith says he was unemployed for four years because of medical issues before becoming a rideshare driver in Eugene. Driving allows him to work without triggering his severe asthma, Smith, 47, says. But without a set minimum wage, he says he works 12 to 16 hours a day to support himself. Smith, who’s part of the rideshare drivers advocacy group Drivers Union Oregon, hopes pending legislation will help bring drivers like him a livable wage.…

Rideshare Drivers Win More Benefits, Protections Despite Industry Pushback

SALEM, OR – Murphy Smith says he was unemployed for four years because of medical issues before becoming a rideshare driver in Eugene, Oregon. Driving allows him to work without triggering his severe asthma, Smith, 47, says. But without a set minimum wage, he says he works 12 to 16 hours a day to support himself. Smith, who’s part of the rideshare drivers advocacy group Drivers Union Oregon, hopes pending legislation will help bring drivers like…

Atlanta Uber drivers are being used as drug mules

Uber Courier | Credit:Antonio_Diaz via iStock Recent reports out of Atlanta claim that some Uber drivers are being used for more than their intended purpose. Specifically, some may be unknowingly transporting illegal drugs. Because of this, there is grave concern in the area over the safety and security, as multiple accounts of this crime have occurred. There have also been documented traffic stops that uncovered drivers carrying drugs. These U…