The Lithuanian government proposes that the Seimas not consider a bill by conservative Dalia Asanavičiūtė-Gružauskienė, which aimed to require language proficiency checks for taxi and ride-hailing drivers before issuing permits.
Lyft's Flexdrive arm is opening a depot in Nashville to service Waymo self-driving cars and is hiring ride-hailing drivers for these roles, offering a chance to 'get skilled up'.
A new analysis commissioned by the Foresight Center suggests that platform couriers and ride-hailing drivers in Estonia would likely be classified as employees in legal disputes.
Bolt has indicated that the Ministry of Economic Affairs' new draft law on platform work, aimed at improving conditions for couriers and ride-hailing drivers, would not significantly alter their operations.
The Philippine Department of Transportation has suspended the onboarding of new ride-hailing drivers after discovering discrepancies between reported driver numbers and those on the ground, particularly during a cash aid distribution.
Some ride-hailing drivers, like Daniel Mondragon in Colorado, are choosing to work for cooperative apps as an alternative to established platforms such as Uber and Lyft.
Rising fuel costs in Karachi are severely impacting ride-hailing drivers, pushing many to the brink of financial collapse and forcing them off the road.
Frustrated with low pay and high commissions from international platforms like Uber and Bolt, ride-hailing drivers in Lagos, Nigeria, are exploring the creation of their own local applications to gain more control over their earnings.
A dispute between two e-hailing drivers over a parking space at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) escalated into a physical altercation, with footage of the incident going viral.
Abuja police have dismantled a vehicle theft syndicate, arresting four suspects who posed as e-hailing passengers to rob Bolt and Uber drivers, recovering two vehicles.
Lee Lam Thye has urged for e-hailing driver protection to be a national priority, recommending measures such as dashcams, panic buttons, and stricter background checks amid increasing reports of incidents.
Hong Kong authorities will not prioritize existing ride-hailing platform drivers for new vehicle permits, citing concerns over encouraging illegal activities and practical implementation challenges, according to the transport minister.
The article sheds light on the precarious and uncertain working conditions faced by ride-hailing drivers in Dhaka, Bangladesh, describing how they feel depersonalized by the app-based system.
Ride-hailing drivers in Ghana gathered at Jubilee House to protest high commissions, with a new platform called Mijo on GhanapostGPS being introduced as a potential solution to their 'Wahala' (trouble).
Rising fuel costs in Pakistan are creating significant financial hardship for ride-hailing drivers, with many struggling to make a living and facing the prospect of leaving the profession.
E-hailing drivers in Lagos are protesting unsustainable fares and poor working conditions on ride-hailing platforms. They are demanding fair pay and transparent policies from the companies.
InDrive lets drivers and riders negotiate prices for ride-hailing trips.
InDrive
InDrive lets ride-hailing drivers and riders negotiate ride prices.
The company operates in 48 countries and was the…
Malaysia's Road Transport Department (JPJ) has launched a crackdown on licensed e-hailing drivers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) who are bypassing official apps and charging exorbitant fares up to RM800.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry is discussing new safeguards, including the potential implementation of in-car cameras, for e-hailing drivers. This consideration comes in response to a rise in assault cases targeting drivers.
Proposed amendments to the Road Transport Code in Lithuania, aimed at clarifying when ride-hailing and taxi drivers lose their 'impeccable reputation' status, have sparked sharp debate in the Seimas regarding the strictness of requirements and current verification methods for foreigners.
Ride-hailing drivers and operators in Portugal are protesting again, demanding urgent fare increases, rejecting the taxi sector's entry into their regime, and seeking support due to rising fuel prices.
French households and businesses are expressing significant worry and adopting cost-saving measures in response to soaring fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict. Similarly, rising fuel costs are pushing ride-hailing drivers in Karachi, Pakistan, to the brink, and new price increases have been announced in Serbia, where the Lasta bus company is facing fuel supply issues, highlighting the widespread economic impact on consumers and small businesses.
A group of Chinese ride-hailing drivers used chilling profile pictures to scare passengers into canceling rides, allowing them to collect cancellation fees, and some even started rides without picking up customers.
Thousands of ride-hailing drivers in the Philippines are vowing to participate in a two-day strike on March 26 and 27, protesting government handling of oil price hikes.
Ride-hailing drivers in Lagos, Nigeria, including those working for Bolt and Uber, have commenced a three-day strike to protest low fares and poor working conditions.
Transport Minister Chris Bonett is facing accusations of misusing ministerial authority after a restriction affecting ride-hailing drivers was announced through a political letter to residents in his own electoral district rather than through official government or regulatory channels. The letter states that geo-fencing measures have been introduced with immediate effect, preventing Y-plate vehicles located in … Continued
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