Business

Uber-Style 'Surge' Pricing Could Be Coming To A Theatre Near You

October 27, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

Regal Entertainment Group will try pricing movie tickets based on the pace of business.

State Government

Uber And Lyft Drivers Could Organize Under Assembly Bill

April 20, 2016 | Ben Bradford

California lawmakers are considering new protections for workers in the so-called “gig economy.”

State Government

Bill Would Give 'Gig Economy' Workers Collective Bargaining Rights

March 14, 2016

A California Assembly member wants "gig economy" workers like Uber drivers to have a lot of the same rights as traditional employees –- including collective bargaining.

Uber And Lyft Facing Prospect Of Tighter Regulation In California

February 18, 2016 | Ben Bradford

At a hearing Wednesday, the companies got an earful from cab drivers and a state Senator.

Lyft Cars Now Allowed At Sacramento International Airport

October 20, 2015

Sacramento International Airport says it's signed an agreement with the ride-sharing service Lyft that allows drivers to operate there.

Nevada Regulations For Uber, Lyft Clear Another Hurdle

August 11, 2015

(AP) - Nevada lawmakers have given preliminary approval to regulations for ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft.

Lyft Cars Doing Away With Pink Furry Mustache

January 27, 2015

The pink mustache is out. Ridesharing company Lyft has pulled the pink furry mustache that drivers display on the front of their cars and replaced it with a 5-inch-long pink "glowstache" that goes on the dashboard.

State Government

Deal Reached On Ride-Sharing Legislation

August 27, 2014 | Ben Adler

Sources tell Capital Public Radio that a deal has been reached for legislation that would tighten regulations for ride-sharing companies.