Gr Rideshare Adventures Podcast

Drivers Win Big: California OKs Unionization for Uber & Lyft! | Ep 267

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We would love to hear your feedback!The California agreement allowing Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize marks a significant shift in the gig economy landscape, coinciding with reduced insurance requirements from $1 million to $300,000 per driver.• California's new deal works alongside Prop 22, allowing drivers to organize while maintaining independent contractor status• Spark issued unexpected back payments for tip adjustments, with some drivers receiving hundreds or thousands of dollars• Waymo expanding to Denver and Seattle, their first "winter weather states" for autonomous vehicle testing• Lyft increased maximum fare caps from $300 to $720 for standard rides and $849.99 for XL rides• Uber announced plans for train service through the Channel Tunnel to compete with Eurostar• A new game called "Cherry Picker" simulates the high-pressure decision-making rideshare drivers face• John's Honda Civic reached an impressive milestone of 700,000 miles on its original engine and transmis