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Gig economy companies from Uber to Lyft take action as coronavirus cases grow; workers say it's not enough

6 years 6 months ago
Facing a wave of pressure from workers and increased scrutiny from lawmakers on Capitol Hill, gig economy companies from Uber to Doordash have been rolling out new policies as coronavirus continues to spread across the U.S. Uber and Lyft are planning to compensate drivers affected by the coronavirus for up to 14 days. Postmates and Instacart have unveiled "no-contact" food delivery. DoorDash, meanwhile, is letting customers leave in-app instructions if they prefer orders left at the door.

Here's why you probably won't own a flying car, but may still commute by air

6 years 6 months ago
Companies such as Boeing, Airbus, Toyota and Uber are recognizing the need for more efficient travel, and injecting millions of dollars into developing VTOLs, or Vertical Takeoff and Landing Vehicles. Though these vehicles don't resemble the flying cars of "Back to the Future" or "Blade Runner," they have the potential to fundamentally change the way we commute in cities. Experts predict the market for urban air mobility to reach $1.5 trillion by 2040.
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