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Lyft’s CEO and Jeff Bezos protege is so bullish on the ‘underdog’ company, he just invested $1 million in the company

Lyft CEO David Risher bought $1.1 million worth of company stock because the “great team” has him convinced of a bright future.

Fortune

Uber’s CEO moonlit as a driver to get some hands-on experience. He said this was the most ‘nightmare’ situation he ended up in

Dara Khosrowshahi took to the streets of San Francisco to give passengers rides and deliver Uber Eats orders.

Fortune

Does Lyft's CEO Know Something Analysts Don't?

Lyft shares are down sharply from their 2023 highs - but with company execs buying, is the ride-sharing stock a top contrarian investment at current prices?

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Mark Cuban rejected an offer to make a $250,000 investment in Uber that’d now be worth $2.3 billion

Cuban balked at Uber’s cofounder valuing the startup at $10 million.

Fortune

‘I had to stay in the house’: in regional NSW, it’s getting harder to find a wheelchair taxi

Some cab companies have closed or no longer offer accessible vehicles – and Australians in wheelchairs are left isolated

The Guardian - AU

Texas GOP pushes impeachment of GOP AG

Ken Paxton’s team said there was no evidence to support impeachment. The House published nearly 4,000 pages

Salon

Lyft and Uber threaten to leave Minneapolis unless mayor vetoes bill giving drivers a minimum wage

It’s not the first time they’ve made this threat.

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Woman travels from US to Scotland for friend’s wedding — and ends up at the wrong one

She travelled more than 3,000 miles

The Independent UK

Ken Paxton’s team said there was no evidence to support impeachment. The House published nearly 4,000 pages.

The Senate, which is conducting the trial, published the exhibits Thursday night. House impeachment managers say Paxton abused his office to help friend and political donor Nate Paul.

The Texas Tribune

Americans Aren't Buying 'Bidenomics'

Plus: Idaho can't enforce ban on transgender girls playing on female sports teams, Minneapolis may mandate minimum wage for ride-share drivers, and more...

Reason

New allegations against Ken Paxton raise stakes for early votes in impeachment trial

Before 30 senators take on their role as impeachment trial jurors, they face a series of momentous decisions on whether to dismiss the charges as requested by the attorney general.

The Texas Tribune

Minneapolis advances measure for minimum wage to Uber and Lyft drivers

Minneapolis City Council members have narrowly passed a measure that would establish a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers

The Independent UK

Wheels within wheels | Chennai’s autorickshaws riding through a midlife identity crisis

Auto rickshaws are part of Chennai's transport system since 1970s, providing a reliable mode of transport for passengers. Despite struggles, they have earned people's patronage. In the late 1980s & early 1990s, they even ferried expecting mothers to hospitals for free. In 2013, the Supreme Court directed the State to…

The Hindu

Scientists recorded a Pink Floyd song from patients’ brain waves. The tech could eventually allow for communication without words

Listen here.

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France 24

Mexico: Taxi drivers in Cancun smash car windows, thinking it's an Uber

Armed with stones, two taxi drivers smashed the windows of a vehicle on July 27 in Cancun, the famous Mexican seaside resort, because they thought its driver worked for Uber. This is not an isolated incident: in Cancun, taxi drivers regularly attack alleged Uber drivers or their customers, even though…

GamesRadar

Diablo 4 players are still finding ways to take down Uber Lilith as quickly as possible

This time, we're under 50 seconds

The Guardian - AU

UberEats food delivery driver dies in Sydney crash

The death is the second in a month and the 13th since 2017 of a transport gig worker, with calls for ‘life or death’ reforms to the industry

The Independent UK

How a vote to empower autonomous ‘robotaxis’ from Cruise and Waymo has divided San Francisco

As the issue exposes deep divides on safety, ethics, environmentalism, and the footprint of Big Tech in the city, Josh Marcus takes a ride in a driverless vehicle

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Evening Standard

London delivery riders ‘block Uber Eats deliveries’ in protest over low trip fares

Riders were set to rally outside Uber headquarters calling for a higher base rate on Friday afternoon

The Guardian - AU

Fare go: Ben Fordham’s side hustle revealed as Uber sponsorship deal

The 2GB presenter begins new career as an Uber driver, according to tabloid articles that didn’t mention his commercial arrangement. Plus: Kyle Sandilands reprimanded again

StockNews.com

Zoom Video Communications (ZM) vs. Uber Technologies (UBER): Which Tech Stock Is the Better Value Buy?

After reporting strong financial performance for their previous quarter, Uber Technologies (UBER) and Zoom Video Communications (ZM) have provided a rosy outlook. Which of these two stocks is a better value buy in this scenario? Read on to learn my view….

The Independent UK

Man running from car crash dies falling from Manhattan bridge

25-year-old died in hospital after he was found with traumatic injuries on NYC’s Lower East Side

Android Central

Nothing OS 2.0 review: Android 13 done right

Nothing OS 2.0 is the latest version of Nothing's Android OS for the Nothing Phone, and it might be the best iteration of stock Android we've seen yet.

The Conversation

What's the difference between a startup and any other business?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

Reason

Connecticut Mom Jailed, Charged With Manslaughter After 2-Year-Old Dies From Window Fall

"You don't have to punish me because I am already punishing myself," says Tabitha Frank.

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