Dara Kerr
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Recent articles by Dara:
House passes 'Sami's Law' named after woman killed by a fake Uber driver
Under the law, Uber and Lyft will have to adhere to new safety guidelines. → Read More
Uber Eats glitch reportedly erases the tip option on deliveries
Drivers aren't happy. → Read More
How Uber and Lyft battled Seattle over minimum wage for drivers
As the city looked into how much drivers should be paid, the ride-hailing companies commissioned their own study, which painted a rosier picture. → Read More
Uber goes all in with grocery delivery
This could put the ride-hailing company in direct competition with Instacart. → Read More
Facebook bans boogaloo groups, but some smaller groups remain
After pressure, Facebook designates the movement as a "dangerous organization" and removes hundreds of accounts. → Read More
Uber wants riders to sanitize the backseat to help fight coronavirus
The ride-hailing company says drivers in select cities will now have a steady supply of Clorox disinfectant wipes for everyone to use. → Read More
Uber, Lyft may be forced to make drivers employees under new California court order
The state's attorney general files a preliminary injunction against the ride-hailing companies. Meanwhile, drivers protest in front of Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's house. → Read More
Private Facebook groups are using 'Justice for George Floyd' as a cloak for racist behavior
Experts say these groups serve to indoctrinate and radicalize like-minded people with racist rhetoric. → Read More
Airbnb finally settles lawsuit against NYC and hands over host data
The battle that's raged for nearly two years comes to a close. → Read More
Amid George Floyd protests, weaponized misinformation floods social media
Confusion runs rampant on Twitter and Facebook. → Read More
Google Pixel phones get bedtime features and safety tools
The tech giant's latest "feature drop" focuses on safety, sleep and an adaptive battery to let you know how long it'll last. → Read More
Uber now lets you book a ride for $50 an hour
The ride-hailing company is looking for ways to "move forward in this 'new normal.'" → Read More
Uber says 158,000 drivers will lose work if they're reclassified as employees
Not all economists agree. → Read More
Uber overhauls its app to address coronavirus safety
Both riders and drivers now have to agree to a checklist of items before rides, including wearing a face mask. → Read More
Uber's first-quarter earnings show massive losses due to coronavirus
Plummeting rides have overshadowed the ride-hailing company the past few months. But its Uber Eats food delivery business shined. → Read More
Uber's first quarter earnings show massive losses due to coronavirus
Plummeting rides and layoffs have overshadowed the ride-hailing company the past few months. → Read More
Lyft joins Uber in requiring drivers and riders to wear face masks
This is something drivers have been requesting to lower the risk of contracting COVID-19. → Read More
Lyft's first-quarter earnings show impact of coronavirus, but a rise in revenue
The ride-hailing company says its rides business was down by as much as 75% in April. → Read More
California sues Uber and Lyft, alleging drivers are misclassified
"We intend to make sure that Uber and Lyft play by the rules," says California Attorney General Xavier Becerra. → Read More
Airbnb lays off 1,900 employees, that's 25% of its staff
The home rental company has struggled since the novel coronavirus has shuttered most travel. → Read More