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DoorDash Asks Judge to Dismiss Uber Suit Over Web Ordering Services

DoorDash Inc. asked a California judge to dismiss Uber Technologies Inc.’s anticompetition lawsuit against it, arguing that Uber is using an “ill-fitting” state law to justify its claims. DoorDash, which has two-thirds of the U.S. food delivery market, argued in …

Uber Spends Six Figures on Ads in Latest NY Insurance Reform Push

Uber Technologies Inc. is spending six figures on advertisements in New York in its latest appeal to lawmakers to address issues stemming from the insolvency of the city’s largest taxi insurer. The rideshare giant launched the campaign on Tuesday as …

Tesla Sets Sights on Waymo, Uber in California Ridesharing Bid

Tesla Inc. is seeking approval to offer ride-hailing services in California, a key step by Elon Musk’s company to begin carrying paying customers while its traditional car-selling business falters. The electric vehicle manufacturer applied late last year for what’s known …

Uber Targets Personal Injury Lawyers in Multimillion Dollar Ad Campaign

Uber Technologies Inc. is pouring millions of dollars into a national ad campaign to push for reforms in insurance policies that it says have been exploited by personal injury lawyers and contribute to higher ride prices. The San Francisco-based rideshare …

Bill Aims to Drive Down New York City Taxi Drivers’ Insurance Costs. But Will It?

The New York City Council’s transportation committee heard testimony Monday on a proposal to lower the Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance coverage requirement for for-hire drivers from $200,000 to $50,000 per person, aligning it with the state’s requirement for all …

VIDEO: Uber Backed New York Ad Targets ‘Hidden Tax’ Driving Up Insurance Costs

A group calling for reforms to lower insurance costs across New York has launched its first ad. The ad from newly-formed Citizens for Affordable Rates (CAR) blames “special interests in Albany” along with “fraud and bogus lawsuits” for driving up …

Uber Alleges Fraud Scheme by New York Groups Faking Car-Crash Injuries

Ride-sharing giant Uber Technologies Inc. filed a racketeering lawsuit against a group of law firms, doctors and pain-management clinics it claims staged fake car accidents and performed unnecessary surgeries to take advantage of New York’s lucrative no-fault insurance policies. Since …

With Uber Boost, Group Seeks Reforms to Lower New York’s High Insurance Costs

Remember the 2010 The Rent Is Too Damn High campaign by Jimmy McMillan? Some people in New York now think insurance is too damn high. A new coalition with backing from Uber Technologies is launching a campaign to lower insurance …

Massachusetts Voters Allow Uber, Lyft Drivers to Unionize

Massachusetts voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure that would allow ride-share drivers to unionize, becoming the first U.S. state to allow drivers for app-based companies like Uber and Lyft to do so. With 94% of precincts reporting, 53.9% of …

Uber Proposes Cutting NYC Driver Minimum Pay on Lower Gas Prices

Uber Technologies Inc. is proposing a cut to New York City drivers’ base pay rate, among other recommendations, as it seeks to lower prices of rides in one of its largest markets. The company would like the city’s Taxi and …