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Ford Joins Appeal to EU for EV-Only Sales by 2035

Ford of Europe joined 27 companies in petitioning European Union leaders to ensure all new cars and vans in Europe are zero emission by 2035 and to establish mandatory targets for charging infrastructure.

CARB Votes to Transition Ride-Hailing Fleets to Zero-Emissions by 2030

California Air Resources Board’s new standard mandates that 90% of ride-hailing miles traveled in California take place in zero-emission vehicles by 2030. Uber and Lyft want government help for the transition.

Uber Fined $59M over Sexual Assault, Harassment Claims

A California commission is requesting information related to assaults that happened on the ride-hailing app from 2017-2019.

California Voters Side with Uber, Lyft in Battle over Gig Worker Labor Laws

Backed by Uber, Lyft, and food delivery apps such as Postmates, Proposition 22 exempts app-based drivers from Assembly Bill 5, the California law that created a stricter criteria for independent contractors.

Volkswagen, Uber Launch EV Pilot in Berlin

Volkswagen has already been using the e-Golf for its own car sharing service, We Share, since 2018.

GM Extends Employee Discount to Uber Drivers for Chevy Bolt

U.S. drivers will also have access to 20% below MSRP on home charging equipment. Drivers with Uber Diamond-tier status will also be eligible for special financing through a pilot program with GM Financial.

Judge Orders Uber, Lyft to Classify Drivers as Employees

Superior Court Judge Ethan Schulman said the companies have violated California labor law by labeling its drivers as contractor workers instead of employees.

California Labor Board Lawsuit Against Uber, Lyft Alleges Wage Theft

The lawsuits stem from Uber and Lyft classifying drivers as independent contractors instead of employees — an alleged violation of state labor laws.

Ride-sharing apps create 69% more emissions than trips they replace

Frequently replace lower-carbon options — such as public transit, walking, or biking — that consumers might have used otherwise.

Nissan to Supply 2k All-Electric Leafs to Uber Drivers in London

Uber says it is aiming for every car on its app in London to be fully electric by 2025.