Lyft hits headlines after a disability-discrimination ruling in Minnesota. Ride-hailing giant, rival to Uber, known for FWD app and micromobility.
Uber has launched a nationwide feature allowing women riders and drivers to match with female counterparts, amid ongoing legal challenges. The move aims to enhance safety but faces lawsuits claiming discrimination against men. The feature is also available in other countries and has been piloted in select US cities.
Lyft has agreed to a settlement with Minnesota authorities after several drivers refused service to a blind passenger with her service dog. The settlement mandates driver training and app updates to ensure nationwide compliance, with Lyft monitored for three years and a $63,000 settlement awarded to the passenger.
Rising gas prices, driven by the Iran war, have increased costs for US, Canadian, and Australian drivers. Companies are offering incentives, but drivers face reduced earnings and higher expenses. The US IRS is urged to raise mileage deductions to offset costs.
Over 100 driverless Baidu robotaxis stopped due to system malfunctions in Wuhan, China, causing passengers to be stranded in traffic. No injuries reported. The incident marks the first mass shutdown of autonomous taxis in China, raising safety concerns for the technology's deployment.
Waymo has issued a software recall affecting thousands of robotaxis after discovering a bug could let cars drive into standing flood water. The company has paused some rides and is implementing safeguards while it fixes the software, with operations in multiple markets affected.