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California governor signs law making gig workers employees
The law challenges the business model of the rideshare platforms and others which depend on workers taking on 'gigs' as independent contractors.
Gig economy challenged as California lawmakers approve landmark bill
Under Assembly Bill 5, workers in California must be designated as employees if their work or performance is controlled by the company, and part of that company's regular business

After Lyft, here are 6 other tech companies planning for an IPO
It's a big year for tech IPOs
Lyft revs up for an IPO seeking to raise $2.4 billion
(UPDATED) Lyft's launch is the first of what is expected to be a wave of IPOs from venture-backed startups worth more than $1 billion, known in Silicon Valley as 'unicorns'

Uber filed paperwork for IPO, says report
The move, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, comes a day after Lyft launched the process to take the company public with a stock offering

Uber, Lyft implement monthly subscription plans in U.S.
The ride-sharing rivals try to lower monthly travel costs for passengers with a new subscription model
WATCH: Joe Jonas, DNCE surprise passengers on 'Undercover Lyft'
Joe and his fellow DNCE members JinJoo Lee Cole Whittle and Jack Lawless disguise themselves as they go on a ride with unsuspecting passengers in LA

In U.S., Uber skids have rival Lyft steering for passing lane
A socially responsible and driver friendly reputation buoys Lyft as Uber faces questions about its culture

WATCH: Demi Lovato surprises fans as undercover Lyft driver
Nobody knows their Lyft driver is Demi Lovato until the big reveal

Google, Uber in coalition to promote self-driving cars
The tech giant and the ride hailing company join Ford Volvo and start up Lyft as founding members of the Self Driving Coalition for Safer Streets

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Industry calls for fast lane for self-driving cars in US
If every state is left to go its own way operating self driving cars across state boundaries would be an unworkable situation says Google s Chris Urmson

Singapore moves to regulate taxi booking apps
Singapore s Land Transport Authority says the apps will have to apply for a three year certificate of registration starting from the second quarter of next year
