Minimum-pay dilemma prompts Minneapolis City Council to reconsider controversial rideshare plan after Uber and Lyft exit – Breaking News!

Minneapolis, Minnesota – The Minneapolis City Council is rethinking its controversial rideshare plan that led Uber and Lyft to withdraw from the city. The Council’s agenda for Thursday includes a proposal to reconsider last week’s vote overriding Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto, with the final vote scheduled for the following meeting on April 11. This move was initiated by Council Member Andrea Jenkins, raising questions about the decision to override the mayor’s veto. The uncertainty surrounding …

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Uber Pays $178.3 Million Settlement in Australia Lawsuit: Huge Win for Taxi Operators and Drivers

Melbourne, Australia: Uber has reached a settlement of A$271.8 million with taxi operators and drivers in Australia after a class-action lawsuit led by Maurice Blackburn Lawyers on behalf of over 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers. The lawsuit alleged that Uber’s aggressive expansion into the country caused them to lose income. The law firm stated that Uber vigorously contested the case since its initiation in 2019 in the Supreme Court of Victoria. However, …

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Protestors Thwart NYPD Efforts as Times Square Evacuated Due to Grenade Found in Uber

New York City, New York – Times Square was evacuated after an explosive device was discovered in an Uber vehicle by the driver on Saturday. The driver found the grenade in the backseat of the vehicle after dropping off a passenger in Midtown Manhattan. The presence of the device led to the evacuation of the area as emergency services worked to secure the scene. The NYPD was alerted to the situation around 4 pm and …

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Protesters Block Bomb Squad: Inert Grenade Found in Uber in Times Square – Exclusive Story by Joe Marino, Tina Moore, and Matthew Sedacca

New York City, New York – An inert grenade was found in the back seat of an Uber vehicle in Times Square on Saturday, creating a tense situation as the NYPD bomb squad struggled to reach the potential threat due to anti-Israel protesters blocking traffic. Police sources revealed that the discovery occurred after the Uber driver dropped off a passenger at 42nd Street and 7th Avenue in Times Square. The driver immediately notified the authorities …

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Dow Jones Industrial Average Shake-Up: Amazon.com Takes Over and Uber Moves In – Get the Latest Stock Moves Here!

New York, NY – It has been announced that Amazon.com will be replacing Walgreens Boots Alliance in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. This change has resulted in a 1.4% rise in postmarket trading for the e-commerce giant. S&P Dow Jones Indices has confirmed that the change will take effect before trading opens on February 26. As a result, Walgreens Boots Alliance’s shares have dropped by 3.1%. In addition to this change, Uber will be taking …

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Uber and Lyft Drivers Expected to Go on Largest Nationwide Strike on Valentine’s Day – Read Why!

Orlando, Florida – Thousands of drivers for ride-share platforms Uber and Lyft, alongside food delivery service DoorDash, are preparing to stage a nationwide strike on Valentine’s Day. This protest is anticipated to be the largest of its kind against these gig economy giants, with 24-hour strikes planned in at least 17 U.S. cities. The cities include Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington, Philadelphia, and Orlando. The drivers argue that Uber and Lyft have been taking …

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Uber Eats Super Bowl Ad Backlash: Here’s What Was Removed!

Tampa, Florida – Following the release of its Super Bowl ad, Uber Eats faced criticism and backlash over a scene that poked fun at people with peanut allergies. The ad featured several celebrities, including Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, David Beckham, and his wife, Victoria, as well as rapper Jelly Roll and Usher. However, it was the scene where a man with hives and a swollen eye eats from a peanut butter jar that sparked outrage …

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“Uber Eats” to Air Edited Super Bowl Ad After Allergy Backlash – What They’re Changing

Los Angeles, CA – Uber Eats found itself in the midst of controversy when their 2024 Super Bowl commercial received backlash over its portrayal of a life-threatening peanut allergy as humorous. The ad, which featured several celebrities and regular people making comically absent-minded mistakes, also included a scene showing a man having an allergic reaction after consuming peanut butter. The not-for-profit advocacy group Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) condemned the ad, stating that it …

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Outrage Sparked After Uber Eats Super Bowl Ad Mocks Allergic Reaction

Las Vegas, NV – Uber Eats is facing criticism for its Super Bowl commercial, which some viewers believe makes light of a serious issue – a man having an allergic reaction to peanut butter. The ad, titled “Don’t Forget Uber Eats,” features former Friends co-stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer, as well as David and Victoria Beckham. However, it is a scene in which a man appears to have an allergic reaction to peanut butter …

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Uber passenger targeted in fatal shooting

NASHVILLE, TN – A young man lost his life in a drive-by shooting after being targeted in a rideshare vehicle on Interstate 65 in Nashville on Saturday. Authorities reported the 26-year-old victim, Stephen Rouse III, succumbed to his injuries at TriStar Skyline Medical Center, as stated by the Metro Nashville Police Department. The investigation began when the authorities were alerted to a walk-in shooting victim at the Dickerson Pike hospital at around 3:11 p.m. The …

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