The TTC is losing more revenue to Uber and Lyft than to fare evasion: report
A new report calculates that millions of Toronto transit riders ditched the TTC for ride-sharing platforms Uber and Lyft, resulting in a revenue loss of at least $74 million in 2019.
Read moreUnrestricted Growth of Ride-Hailing Companies Threatens Sustainable Recovery
No more special rules for gig platforms like Uber/Lyft, says coalition TORONTO, Dec. 9, 2020 /CNW/ – Today, RideFair Toronto launches a broad coalition effort to stop a race to the bottom initiated by Silicon Valley-based gig platforms like Uber and Lyft. After a few rounds of deregulation, the coalition says enough is enough and […]
Read moreLyft test program offers drivers more rides in exchange for 10% pay cut
Lyft calls its feature “priority mode.” Drivers call it “poverty mode.”
Read moreToronto coalition calls for stricter regulations on Uber and Lyft
A new Toronto coalition made up of transit advocates, environmentalists, drivers and researchers called RideFair Toronto is calling for increased regulations for ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft.
Read moreToronto’s ride share industry needs a second look says new advocacy group
A new coalition of environmentalists, transit advocates and drivers has launched a campaign to better regulate ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft in post-pandemic Toronto.
Read moreOttawa Now – Canadian gig economy workers nervous as California votes down stricter rules for apps like Uber, Lyft
South of the border, the state of California was making headlines after voting down stricter gig economy rules. Tech giants, such as Uber and Lyft, won an exemption to a recently enacted legislation. This rule would have converted independent contractors to employees with rights to minimum wage, benefits, and other protections. Brendan Agnew-ller is with […]
Read moreTaking advantage of workers must not be the future of work
The ballot counting in the United States seemed to go on forever last week but one depressing election result was quickly known. California voters supported Proposition 22, which exempts Uber, Lyft and other gig companies from new state labour laws that require them to treat their workers as employees eligible for benefits. It’s a truly […]
Read moreCalifornia just voted down stricter gig economy rules. Now, Toronto advocates are asking: do app companies have too much power?
Toronto Uber driver Earla Phillips had a frustrating Tuesday. Thousands of miles away, Californians were voting on a measure that could change the gig economy. Phillips just needed a day’s work. Over the course of over two hours on the road, she earned $21 — not counting gas.
Read moreIt’s a Ballot Fight for Survival for Gig Companies Like Uber
A group that also includes Lyft and DoorDash has spent nearly $200 million to support a California proposition that could save them from a new labor law.
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