Vinita Nair reports on the growing nationwide battle
The Uber car service is facing a lawsuit in Washington state due to questions about its regulatory compliance and liability. Vinita Nair reports on the growing nationwide battle.
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Popular ride-sharing services like Uber have made it easier for passengers to get a lift with a few clicks from their cellphones. But a battle is brewing across the country over how to regulate the fast-evolving practice
Popular ride-sharing services like Uber have made it easier for passengers to get a lift with a few clicks from their cellphones. But a battle is brewing across the country over how to regulate the fast-evolving practice. Several cities, including Los Angeles, are taking steps to clamp down on ride-share companies. CBS News' Bigad Shaban reports.
Uber grants UK drivers pay and other benefits after 5-year court battle
More than 70,000 drivers for the rideshare service will be considered workers, eligible for minimum wage, holiday pay and pensions.
Worldview: Uber court ruling and more
Britain's highest court has made a landmark ruling declaring Uber drivers are "workers" and are entitled to employment benefits. In Myanmar, a 20-year-old woman has died as a result of the anti-coup demonstrations. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" with those and other international headlines..
U.K. top court rules drivers are Uber "workers" entitled to benefits
"Drivers are in a position of subordination and dependency to Uber," the Supreme Court's 7 judges said in their unanimously ruling.
Rideshare and delivery drivers demand more PPE
"Eleven months into this pandemic and workers are still asking for the most basic life-saving protections for themselves, their families, and their communities," one driver said.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout gets boost from Walgreens and Uber
The initiative will begin in Chicago, with plans to eventually expand to other cities like Houston, Atlanta and El Paso.
Uber and Walgreens partner on vaccine equity
Only on "CBS This Morning," Walgreens and Uber reveal a new partnership to give people in underserved communities free rides to their vaccine appointments. Walgreens' VP of Pharmacy Rina Shah and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi discuss how people can get vaccinated at their local Walgreens, and how they plan to reach vulnerable communities.
Uber, Lyft seek early access to vaccine for drivers
The ride-sharing giants have contacted incoming Biden administration about a role in its vaccine distribution plans.
Unions and gig drivers sue to overturn California's Prop 22
Lawsuit claims that tech industry-backed ballot measure passed last year in California violates state constitution.
Uber sells self-driving cars unit to Aurora Innovation
Ride-hailing giant moving to cut costs after business vaporized during the coronavirus pandemic.
Uber, Lyft win battle in California vote on how to classify drivers
After $200 million ad campaign, voters backed Proposition 22, which lets the companies keep drivers as independent contractors, not employees.
California Prop 22's impact on gig workers
Ballot initiatives are up for a vote in states across the country, including California's Proposition 22, which asks whether app-based drivers should be classified as employees or independent contractors. Kate Conger of The New York Times joined CBSN with more on how this fight is playing out.
Future of gig workers could hinge on California ballot vote
Prop 22, the most expensive ballot measure in state history, would change the employment landscape for millions of workers.
What's on the ballot besides the presidency?
The presidential election always gets the most attention. But as voters across the nation line up to cast their ballots, statewide laws are also on the line in 32 states. Tom Hanson reports.
Voters to decide ballot initiatives
Washington Post political reporter Dave Weigel spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about some of the initiatives on state ballots this year, including potential new rules for gig economy workers, legalizing marijuana and psychedelic drugs, and removing clauses about slavery and indentured servitude from state constitutions.
California court says Uber, Lyft drivers are employees, not contractors
The decision is a major milestone in the transportation companies' labor battle with the state.
Uber can operate in London again after latest court ruling
Legal victory in lucrative European market will help ride-hailing company as it struggles to turn a profit.
Uber to mandate mask selfies of riders to verify they're wearing masks
In a bid to protect drivers, ride-hailing service cracking down on customers who don't adhere to mask safety measure.
Uber to require mask selfies for some riders
Some customers who try getting into an Uber without a face mask will have to prove they have their mouths and noses covered if they want a ride in the future. The policy is meant to ensure safety amid the coronavirus pandemic. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Former Uber exec charged with trying to hide massive hack
The hack exposed the data of 57 million app users and drivers, according to the Department of Justice.
Uber says its drivers make $55,000 a year — critics say no way
Outside studies have found that drivers for the ride-hailing service can expect to make less than $20,000 a year.
Uber, Lyft must classify drivers as employees in California
Legal ruling could force ride-share giants to abandon their use of independent contractors in the state.
Ex-Google engineer sent to prison for stealing robocar secrets
Levandowski accused of wanting to "be seen as the singular inventor of the self-driving car, the way Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing the telephone."
Twitter accounts targeted in bitcoin scam
High-profile Twitter accounts, including those of Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Kanye West, were hacked in an apparent scam asking for bitcoin payments. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with the details.
As Trump makes autism announcement, Tylenol maker and medical experts push back
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to air Tuesday, Disney says
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been pre-empted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Copenhagen Airport shut down for hours by large, unidentified drones
All flights in and out of Denmark's Copenhagen Airport were held up for hours after police reported two or three large drones spotted in the vicinity.
Trump to meet with Schumer and Jeffries as government shutdown looms
Democrats have pleaded with Republicans to negotiate before government funding expires at the end of the month.
Supreme Court lets Trump fire FTC commissioner for now and takes up dispute over removal
President Trump moved to fire Rebecca Kelly Slaughter from her position as a member of the Federal Trade Commission in March.
Trump executive order labels antifa a "domestic terrorist organization"
President Trump is following through on his vow to designate antifa as a terrorist group — but the move's legal impact is unclear.
Sarah Ferguson dropped by U.K. charities over reported Epstein email
Newspapers in the U.K. published an email that Prince Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson reportedly wrote to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Man accused of trying to assassinate Trump in Florida rests his case without testifying
A man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course last year has chosen not to testify in his own defense.
The night Jeffrey Epstein claimed his cellmate tried to kill him
New internal documents reveal details of an incident that left Jeffrey Epstein injured and on suicide watch days before his death.