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‘I wouldn’t have been homeless if I had benefits.’ Gig economy workers demand better protections

Of the six workers who gathered to share their experiences in the gig economy at a Seattle event last week,… Read More

BMW’s ReachNow challenges Uber and Lyft, brings car-sharing and new ride-hailing service together in one app

BMW-owned ReachNow is bringing its ride-hailing and car-sharing services into one app as it takes on Uber, Lyft, and traditional… Read More

Lyft joins bikeshare race with Motivate acquisition

Lyft is getting into bikeshare with the acquisition of Motivate, a company that operates large bikeshare programs around the country. Lyft… Read More

Lyft raises $600M in race to catch up with Uber

Lyft has raised a $600 million investment round led by Fidelity Management & Research, the company announced Wednesday. The fresh cash… Read More

‘Intersections of innovation:’ Madrona director Matt McIlwain named Fred Hutch chair as more tech execs join board

In Seattle’s South Lake Union — a short walk from Amazon’s headquarters and the offices of Facebook and countless other technology… Read More

Report: Lyft to acquire Motivate, which operates bike-share programs in several U.S. cities

It looks like Lyft is getting ready to keep up with Uber when it comes to ride-hailing companies jumping into… Read More

Taking Getaround for a spin: Can the Airbnb model work for renting your neighbor’s car?

Over the past decade, we’ve been conditioned to be comfortable with the notion of spending the night in a stranger’s… Read More

Fred Hutch becomes first Seattle organization in Lyft’s ‘Round Up & Donate’ program

Lyft, one of the top ridesharing programs in the U.S., announced Thursday that the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center will… Read More

Seattle’s landmark Uber unionization law dealt a blow by appeals court, continuing legal saga

The legal battle over the city of Seattle’s landmark law that lets drivers for services like Uber and Lyft unionize will… Read More

Study estimates traveling with Uber and Lyft will be cheaper than owning a car in some cities by 2027

The cost of owning a car could be more than traveling exclusively with rideshare services in Seattle and Denver by… Read More

There’s a new ride-hailing app in town: Moovn wants to challenge Uber and Lyft in Seattle

Godwin Gabriel believes the ride-hailing industry in America is ready for a new challenger. That’s why he began rolling out… Read More

TLDR: Zuckerberg testifies before Congress, ?Seattle wants to regulate Uber and Lyft, Microsoft’s new smart mat

[Editor’s Note: TLDR is GeekWire’s daily news rundown, hosted by Starla Sampaco. Watch today’s update above, subscribe to GeekWire on YouTube for every… Read More

Seattle moves forward with plan to bring Uber and Lyft regulations in line with taxis

The Seattle City Council approved a resolution to explore new regulations for ride-hailing companies, like Uber and Lyft, Monday. The… Read More

Why does Seattle want to raise Uber and Lyft rates?

Uber is questioning the motivation behind a plan to raise the rates of its service in Seattle after a City… Read More

TLDR: Seattle wants to raise Uber and Lyft rates, Blockbuster’s last stand, fact-checking Trump on Amazon

[Editor’s Note: TLDR is GeekWire’s daily news rundown, hosted by Starla Sampaco. Watch today’s update above, subscribe to GeekWire on YouTube for every… Read More

Seattle considers raising rates for Uber and Lyft rides to boost driver compensation

Uber and Lyft rides could become more expensive in Seattle. The city is considering setting a minimum fare per ride… Read More

Google’s Waze launches carpool service in Washington state, taking on Uber and Lyft

Seattle’s economic growth, largely driven by the tech boom, is creating serious traffic problems, as the region’s population continues to… Read More

Podcast

Week In Geek Podcast: Uber and Lyft meet healthcare, and is Amazon good for Seattle?

Is Amazon good for Seattle? That’s the question a community forum asked this week, with civic leaders arguing both sides.… Read More

Lyft announces partnership with Allscripts to help patients get to doctors appointments

News brief: Ride-hailing service Lyft announced a new integration with electronic health records (EHR) company Allscripts Monday, allowing doctors to… Read More

Zipcar, Uber and 13 other transportation tech companies establish vision for future cities with Pittsburgh and Paris

Back in June, Pittsburgh and Paris were unwittingly connected by a comment from President Donald Trump defending his decision to… Read More

Curb appeal: This overlooked bit of urban infrastructure becomes a battleground for transportation innovators

Not too far down the road is a transportation revolution that will prioritize creative ways of getting around over single-occupant… Read More

Lyft expanding Seattle presence with new office lease as it battles ride-hailing rival Uber

Ride hailing giant Lyft is set to grow in Seattle after signing a new long-term office lease. In its latest… Read More

Uber, Lyft, Wingz ridership at Seattle airport spikes 200% as Port raises per-trip fee by $1

Letting Uber and Lyft pick up passengers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport seems to be a net positive for both consumers… Read More

GeekWire’s Great Race: We pitted cars, bus, bike and skateboard at rush hour, with a surprising result

It’s easier than ever to go car-less in Seattle. New technology-fueled services are letting people get around the Emerald City… Read More

Seattle’s landmark Uber-Lyft union law delayed again following appeals court ruling

Just a couple weeks ago, it looked like the controversial ordinance that lets Uber and Lyft drivers unionize was free and… Read More

Migo launches transportation search engine app with Lyft and car2go payment integration

After months of beta testing, Migo’s transportation app is out in the wild. The Seattle startup today officially launched its… Read More

Seattle’s landmark Uber-Lyft union law on hold again as court battles continue

Seattle’s controversial ordinance that lets Uber and Lyft drivers unionize is on hold yet again, throwing another legal wrench into… Read More

Landmark Uber-Lyft driver union law can move forward after federal judge tosses lawsuit

Seattle’s first-of-its-kind law that allows drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft to bargain collectively has survived another legal challenge… Read More

Judge tosses U.S. Chamber lawsuit over Seattle’s Uber union law, but dispute isn’t over yet

Seattle’s first-of-its-kind unionization law for drivers of services like Uber and Lyft got a big win in court Tuesday when… Read More

What it’s like to tip in the Uber app: Confessions of a former ride-hailing cheapskate

One of the first times I used Uber was to get to the company’s downtown Seattle office. This was back… Read More