and Uber Technologies Inc. It notes that the companies have under the scrutiny of law because of their treatment of their drivers as independent contractors. Another challenge is the federal Department of Labor's 2015 administrative interpretation on application of federal wage and hour law to ...
From 1st April 2023, any newPHV driving licenceapplicants will need to complete the TfL SERU assessment, and the speaking and listening test, before they receive their private hire driver's licence. English Language Requirement (ELR) for private hire drivers TFL still has an English Language Requ...
Uber just showed off its fleet of self-driving cars and Lyft cofounder John Zimmer said Sunday that his company's cars will be "mostly" self-driving by 2021. The policy also includes a so-called "Model State Policy," which is meant to help states regulate the testing and deployment of...
and Uber then engages drivers to transport the passengers who have booked. The court justified its conclusion on the relationship by returning to various findings which the original employment tribunal had made. Firstly, that Uber sets the fare for each ride and the drivers have no say ...
My first and last night driving for Uber. My first night driving was this last new years in LA. I dropped off a passenger at a corner by a ton of bars in downtown. As I drive off I randomly look to my left and see this kid sitting down on the curb zoning in and ...
The rise of taxi apps like Uber has contdbuted as well.Driving generally is more expensive. Other reasons seem more cultural. One big motirator is wor-res about climate change.The falling popularity of cars among the under 40s chithes with the mood among city plan-ners and urbanists. In...
My first and last night driving for Uber. My first night driving was this last new years in LA. I dropped off a passenger at a corner by a ton of bars in downtown. As I drive off I randomly look to my left and see this kid sitting down on the curb zoning in and ...
Tesla stock popped Monday on a report that President-elect Donald Trump's transition team wants a federal framework for self-driving vehicles. Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk, a huge Trump supporter who has become part of the inner circle, has argued for this. Currently, autonomous driving efforts...
Foxx also stressed that the guidelines were meant to serve as an evolving document. There will be 60 days for public comment, and the department will update it annually. Foxx didn’t address any of the public demonstrations of self-driving technology that have occurred so far, such as Uber’...
Uber said its drivers already go through rigorous checks before securing a private hire license. They have to have a full driving license for at least three years, pass background checks and a topographical skills exam which tests language comprehension and map reading skills, and undergo a medic...