Lyft Archives - Oakland North

Uber drivers advocate for workers’ rights as new gig economy bill AB 5 passes

By Katie Bernstein | September 24, 2019 |

Ride share drivers organized in support of AB 5 outside of Uber HQ during a Gig Workers Rising rally on August 27. Photo courtesy of Jeff Barrera / Gig Workers Rising.

Ride share drivers say AB 5, which was signed into law last week, will give them a voice.

Tales of Two Cities Podcast: Repurposing

By Amy Mostafa | December 3, 2018

Tales of Two Cities brings you audio stories from Oakland and Richmond. Design by Angelica Casas.

Tales of Two Cities reporters explore all things repurposed — from buildings and bridges to names, Lyft rides, school meals, and cannabis.

Oakland woman accusing Lyft driver of attempted kidnapping petitions for changes to ride-sharing app

By Brian Perlman | September 3, 2018 |

Amanda Wood, Brittney Sundquist’s close friend and roommate, started an online petition to add a female driver option to the Lyft app.

Bay Area women make a strong case for ride-sharing app changes, informed by harrowing personal experience.