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When Massachusetts voters go to the polls in November, they will be deciding on an issue that will have a big impact on drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft.

The MBTA said Tuesday it will no longer require people to wear masks; face coverings are also no longer mandatory at Logan Airport or on flights from many airlines.

People will no longer be required to wear masks on MBTA buses or trains, or at Logan International Airport.

A federal judge overturned the mask mandate for public transit on Monday. That’s left riders of the MBTA, Amtrak and even those flying out of Logan Airport a bit confused.

Uber says that riders and drivers are no longer required to wear masks while using the service.

Masks are no longer required on planes, trains and rideshare services in Massachusetts after a federal judge in Florida struck down the mandate for methods of public transportation.

Masks are no longer required on airplanes, trains and rideshare services in Massachusetts after a federal judge in Florida struck down the mandate for methods of public transportation. The Biden administration’s mask requirement covered airlines, airports, mass transit and taxis, and was the biggest vestige of pandemic restrictions that were once the norm across the country. “What this court...

Making their pitch to an audience of somewhat skeptical lawmakers, gig economy power players fighting to make controversial changes to state labor law argued Wednesday that treating app-based drivers as employees could force them to rein in the flexible hours workers enjoy or cut jobs. Supporters and opponents of a contentious ballot question campaign amending the classification, pay and benefits…

Riding in a self-driving van underscored the potential of autonomous vehicles, which some believe will be a multitrillion-dollar market for investors.

As part of the agreement, two taxi-hailing apps will integrate their software with Uber’s.

The Routing Company raised $15 million in a series A funding round led by Galvanize Climate Solutions.

On Wednesday, Flex drivers rallied outside of an Amazon warehouse in Southern California to ask the company to increase pay because of rising gas prices.

Lyft said said the 55-cent surcharge will last for at least 60 days.

Prepare to pay more for your Uber ride as the company starts adding a surcharge to help drivers offset the cost of higher gas prices.

An Uber ride will cost more than usual for at least two months as the rideshare company adds a surcharge to cover the cost of rising fuel prices in Massachusetts. Lyft is slated to make a similar move.

An Uber ride will cost more than usual for at least two months as the rideshare company adds a surcharge to cover the cost of rising fuel prices in Massachusetts. Lyft is slated to make a similar move. Effective Wednesday, Uber is implementing a gas surcharge between $0.45 to $0.55 for the next 60 days. The company said that the fees…

While DoorDash is following Uber and Lyft in providing aid to drivers, the company says it won’t raise prices on consumers.

Lyft said the fuel surcharges will go to drivers, who are in charge of filling up their own tanks.

A ballot initiative might give voters the power to determine whether gig workers –such as Uber and DoorDash drivers — should have the classification of a paid employee instead of the current classification of “independent contractor.” Gig workers in Massachusetts argue that the current laws which classify them as independent contractors prevent them from receiving the same benefits as paid…

The question of whether app-based gig workers should be seen as independent contractors or company employees may be brought to voters this fall.