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Seattle introduced a mandatory $5 fee on delivery apps to cover their driver’s living wage and sales were almost cut in half. Now the drivers can’t make rent. pic.twitter.com/gOZmX1vvwX — Chef Andrew Gruel (@ChefGruel) February 5, 2024
One clue lies in a sweeping annual survey commissioned by the American Psychological Association to explore what the authors call “the psychological impacts of a collective trauma” from the pandemic, “global conflicts, racism and racial injustice, inflation and climate-related disasters.” …
Hot dog-maker Oscar Mayer announced on Monday that its Wienermobile Spokesperson application is officially active. The brand is on the hunt for 12 new “Hotdoggers” to drive the company’s 27-foot-long, hot dog-shaped rides around the U.S. The job is a …
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu protecting climate activists who blocked major roads during rush hour. "I hear the urgency that so many activists feel. We're working as hard as we can every single day to make sure the city of Boston …
Anyone who thinks you can just magically force companies to pay a wage they can’t afford is a fool. Pizza Hut Fires Over 1,200 Drivers In California Before California's $20 Minimum Wage Comes Into Effect. More fast food firings are …
I’m not convinced, but here it is: h/t CharlieFoxtrot
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — California police will soon be required to tell drivers why they’ve stopped them before they can start asking questions. The new bill, A.B. 2773, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2024, will also require all police agencies …
via 10tv: DETROIT — Tesla is recalling nearly all of the vehicles it sold in the U.S., more than 2 million across its model lineup, to fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use …
via sfgate: San Francisco drivers may soon be barred from turning right at red lights. A “no turn on red” resolution was presented at a Board of Supervisors meeting this week by District 5 Supervisor Dean Preston, who represents the …
(The Hill) — Ride-haling companies Uber and Lyft have agreed to pay back $328 million to over 100,000 New York drivers following a multi-year investigation, officials announced Thursday. New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) confirmed two “landmark” settlements on Thursday, where …
Staten Island residents are complaining to police and elected officials that their streets are turning into a “demolition derby” as unlicensed drivers without insurance are driving unregistered vehicles and causing accidents near migrant shelters. Residents near the former St. John …
via chron: Plano resident Tony Federico bought his Tesla five years ago in part because he hated spending lots of money on gas. But that financial calculus will change slightly on Sept. 1, when Texas will start charging electric vehicle …
Plano resident Tony Federico bought his Tesla five years ago in part because he hated spending lots of money on gas. But that financial calculus will change slightly on Sept. 1, when Texas will start charging electric vehicle drivers an …
via naturalnews: Brian Shihavy of Health Impact News has been warning readers that one imminent threat to privacy and the ability to live normally without being continually tracked by Big Tech, the government and globalists is the use of biometric IDs. This type of identification …
Drones are being trialled by one police force which can track vehicles from as far as four miles away. Road safety experts are calling on police forces around the UK to “immediately” roll out life-saving drones nationwide. One force has …
Leading electric car manufacturer Tesla programmed its dashboards to exaggerate how far the vehicles can drive on a single charge, and canceled service appointments for customers who noticed their cars’ range was shorter than expected, a report by Reuters found Thursday—the latest …
States are scrambling to figure out how to keep making money to funnel into road maintenance amid economic struggles in President Joe Biden’s (D) America. Officials have historically spent gas taxes on roadways, but “the problem that has developed is …
via theguardian: Car insurance is the latest household bill to go through the roof, with angry motorists complaining that prices are shooting up by as much as 70% when their policy comes up for renewal. While fuel prices have dropped …
https://twitter.com/OldMemeClown/status/1669573396890370050 https://twitter.com/OldMemeClown/status/1669713116169482243 Is Uber going to insure for theft, pay their medical bills or provide for your family upon death? I didn’t think so. I’d quit or get fired and sue, no sense losing your life over a couple bucks. …
