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Uber and Lyft are no longer requiring US riders or drivers to wear a mask after a judge scrapped the mask mandate for public transportation.

Uber has reportedly worked out a deal to list all New York City taxi cabs on its app in a stunning move that will likely help the struggling taxi industry.

George Hunt took two bullets in a botched carjacking while delivering packages for Amazon.com in Chicago. Now he's pushing the e-commerce giant to notify contract drivers in advance about the neighborhoods they'll be traveling to so they can decide if $30 an hour is worth the risk.

Chicago drivers braced for even higher gasoline prices to come as President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports.

Chicago drivers braced for even higher gasoline prices to come as President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports.

A trio of politicians in Washington is hoping to get funding approved to study portable benefits models for gig workers.

Gig workers are still fighting for recognition as full-time employees.

Women are a minority among Uber and Lyft drivers, most likely because of the high incidents of sexual assault and harassment. The Verge spoke to over two dozen women who shared their experiences and aired their frustrations about the lack of action from the companies.

Lyft driver Lamont Liner thought he was picking up a regular fare in Chicago late last year. Instead, his passengers pulled out a pistol and stole his car and phone. He hasn’t returned to drive for the app since, even as ride-sharing companies have tried to tempt drivers with more money.

Americans should prepare to eventually encounter the new Omicron COVID-19 variant, but US health officials on Sunday said the travel ban starting Monday on most travelers from southern Africa should help buy time to assess any new risk.