"We did get reports of drivers who were turned away at the perimeter by someone wearing an Uber shirt," said Lyft spokeswoman Chelsea Wilson. "It's unfortunate that anyone would try to make it harder for drivers to do their jobs and for passengers to get around."
ek, Adam Vaccaro writes for Reuters. But the companys initial reactions suggested support. In an e-mail statement, Uber described the proposal as a significant step forward for innovation and growth. Lyft spokesperson Chelsea Wilson called the bill a common-sense framework.
Date: Jun 24, 2016
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Law Requiring Licenses For Uber, Lyft Drivers Clears Council Panel
"The ordinance passed today out of committee forces part-time Lyft drivers into an onerous, outdated model requiring hundreds of dollars in fees just to share a seat in their car," said Lyft spokeswoman Chelsea Wilson. "It would make true ride sharing impossible. Because of this, we will be forced
Date: Jun 17, 2016
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Uber, Lyft Accused of Layoff Notice Violations in Austin
The lawsuit is without merit and we look forward to resolving it quickly, Lyft spokeswoman Chelsea Wilson told Bloomberg BNA in a June 10 e-mail. It is based on federal law that applies to employees and not independent contractors like Lyft drivers who have the flexibility to determine w
Date: Jun 13, 2016
Category: Business
Source: Google
Uber and Lyft are pausing operations in Austin after losing a citywide vote
"Because of this, we have to take a stand for a long-term path forward that lets ridesharing continue to grow across the country, and will pause operations in Austin on Monday," Lyft spokesperson Chelsea Wilson said in a statement.
Date: May 09, 2016
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Austin voters keep fingerprinting for Uber, Lyft drivers
Lyft and Austin are a perfect match and we want to stay in the city, Lyft spokeswoman Chelsea Wilson said in a statement. Unfortunately, the rules passed by City Council dont allow true ridesharing to operate.
Date: May 08, 2016
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
San Francisco wants to collect over $3.3M each year from Uber, Lyft drivers
"We have serious concerns with the City's plan to collect and display Lyft drivers' personal information in a publicly available database," spokeswoman Chelsea Wilson said in a statement. "People in San Francisco, who are choosing to drive with Lyft to help make ends meet, shouldn't have to compromi
Date: Apr 16, 2016
Category: Business
Source: Google
Garcetti pushes fingerprint-based background checks for Uber and Lyft drivers
All Lyft drivers go through a comprehensive screening process, including a background check and an in-person session where their credentials are confirmed, spokeswoman Chelsea Wilson said.