New report from RideFair. New Toronto Open Data about Uber and other ridehail platforms shows an industry in need of reform. ridefair.ca/wp-content/u...

Tom Slee@handle.invalid · 3mo ago

The Toronto #OpenData covers 450 million trips and is the first to include "P1 time" or time drivers are on the app without a trip. It shows that drivers spent half their time driving without a passenger (deadheading) - that's time drivers are not being paid and adding to congestion.

OFL to Ford: We’ll meet you on the Ground, there’s no reconciliation in broken treaties ofl.ca/ofl-to-ford-... #Onlab #OnPoli #Bill5

OFL to Ford: We’ll meet you on the Ground,  there’s no reconciliation in broken treaties | The Ontario Federation of Labour

The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) joins First Nations communities in condemning the passage of...

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The internet is full of information—but not all of it is true. 🤔 See a shocking headline? Pause and ask: Who’s behind it? Is it legit—or fake? We’ll share simple fact-checking tips later this week. What’s your go-to trick for spotting #misinformation? #ThinkBeforeYouShare

We’re LIVE! MN Uber & Lyft drivers are standing up for fair pay, dignity & the freedom to form a union. 🎥 Watch now: youtube.com/live/yFYiK_-... ✊🏽 Show your support in the chat! #mnleg

LIVE: MN Uber & Lyft Drivers Freedom to Organize Bill Announcement

YouTube video by SEIU Local 26

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This is why I tip in cash. "In December, James' office announced the recovery of $4 million in withheld tips to former Drizly alcohol-delivery workers. In November 2023, the office recovered $328 million for Uber and Lyft drivers to settle wage claims." gothamist.com/news/ny-door...

NY DoorDash deliverers, allegedly stiffed on tips, to share $17M settlement

Under the agreement ending wage-theft claims, payouts will range from $10 to $14,000,

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Survey: Two-Thirds Of Ontarians Support Extending Hourly Minimum Pay To Ontario’s Gig Workers Full release: eepurl.com/i-FzDU ON Survey: ridefair.ca/wp-content/u... #ONpoli #ONelxn #Uber

The rideshare driver wage item is APPROVED 21-2. City Manager has been asked to do a communications campaign advocating for higher gig worker wages.

Platform companies can succeed AND do the right thing. Better business and better for app workers. abcnews.go.com/Internationa...

Drivers for Spanish food delivery app Glovo will become full-time employees

Thousands of delivery drivers in Spain working for the food delivery app Glovo will soon be full employees after the company announced that it was moving to an employment-based model

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Gig workers for Uber, Lyft, Instacart, and other ride-hailing and delivery services earned less and worked more hours in 2024.

Gig workers worked more but earned less in 2024, a new study shows

Gig workers for Uber, Lyft, Instacart, and other ride-hailing and delivery services earned less and worked more hours in 2024.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Survey: Two-Thirds Of Ontarians Support Extending Hourly Minimum Pay To Ontario’s Gig Workers Full release: eepurl.com/i-FzDU ON Survey: ridefair.ca/wp-content/u... #ONpoli #ONelxn #Uber

Ride-hail & taxi drivers have seen earnings plummet; public transit has lost ridership. How can cities do better? What policies support fair, sustainable transportation - for drivers as well as passengers? Visit a great discussion hosted by Mobilizing Justice: www.eventbrite.ca/e/mobilizing...

Mobilizing Justice Webinar: Supply Side Equity for Rideshare Drivers

Join TCAT, rideshare drivers, researchers, and advocates to discuss delivering just transportation on both the demand and supply side.

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In honour of #COP29, your reminder that ride-hailing (even in an EV) is, in lifetime emissions per KM, your most carbon-intensive way to get around. Yes, they are an important part of the transpo ecosystem. But policies must protect/promote sustainable modes. www.itf-oecd.org/sites/defaul...