The ride-hail company Uber announced last week that it will be adding a public transportation option to its app in New York City, which may be an attempt to repair its tense and lawsuit ridden relationship with City Hall. The Uber app’s new tab will display nearby subway and commuter-rail […]
Author: Ethan Stark-Miller
IDG Leader Brendon Sexton Says He’s Fighting for Ride-Hail Driver’s Right to Collectively Bargain
On a Friday morning the Independent Driver’s Guild facility in Bushwick is bustling with activity. Future drivers are taking a mandatory class to get their Taxi and Limousine Commission licenses, current drivers are getting advice from senior members of the guild on how to handle their labor issues and overseeing […]
After City Council Hearing, Advocates Say They’ll Continue to Fight for Ride-Hail Ads
After an early September City Council hearing it’s still unclear if the TLC will reverse course on its ride-hail advertising ban or if the council will pass a law to overrule the agency. But ride-hail advocates say they’ll continue to fight until their drivers have the right to advertise on […]