Scooters return to Chicago, drivers can turn down rides, and delivery robots are here. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 5/9/22 The mother of a slain Lyft driver demands changes to Lyft’s emergency features. Fox Illinois reported: Rice believes it would’ve been impossible for him to respond since he was hit by a…

Mother of a slain driver creates a scholarship, drivers set the rules and carpooling returns. Legalrideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 5/2/22 Drivers sued over Oklahoma’s abortion bill will have legal fees covered by Uber & Lyft. The Verge reported: On Friday, Oklahoma’s House passed the Heartbeat Act (SB 1503), a law that…

Local stores fight back, Uber pays up, and a cover-up gets exposed. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 4/25/22 Local delivery companies are teaming up to take down the delivery giants. Fast Company reported: With smaller companies having nowhere near the name recognition of DoorDash, or even Caviar (now owned by DoorDash) or…

Uber adds to its travel hub, a grim reality for gig workers, and scooters return to Chicago. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 4/4/22 Uber expands its EV fleet option in London. Electrive.com explains: Uber has announced that its passengers can now request an EV from anywhere in London, as its fully electric…

Drivers are held liable, earnings get political and Washington guarantees pay. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 3/28/22 Drivers may be liable for their passengers. Bloomberg reported: It’s reasonably foreseeable that passengers exiting a vehicle parked along a city street may open a door into traffic, Justice Sandra L. …

A bill to pump up pay, EV costs get dumped on drivers and a study becomes “laughable”. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 3/21/22 Washington has proposed a bill offering benefits and a minimum wage for drivers. Spokesman reported: The bill would require ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft to provide a minimum…

Disgruntled riders over masks, drivers demand more, and Lyft pumps up the prices. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 3/14/22 Drivers continue to face friction over mask mandates for passengers. The Wall Street Journal interviewed LegalRideshare to get their take: Drivers say the companies won’t explain why they were suspended — or review…

Uber gets drivers into EVs, a new pay structure and Uber is helping refugees. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 2/28/22 Uber is on the move to get drivers in electric cars. Inside EVs reported: Uber has expanded its collaboration with charger manufacturer Wallbox. The nationwide partnership offers a discounted package to Uber…

Chicago wants drivers to make more, Lyft steps in to help, and Snoop gets sued. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 2/21/22 A motorcyclist is suing Amazon after a life-changing accident with one of their drivers. The Virginian Pilot reported: A North Carolina motorcyclist who lost his leg as a result of a…