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NEW REPORT: California Takes An Unattended Twist on Vehicle Registration

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Across the industry, from carmakers and road regulators to bike share programs, companies are looking to unattended retail tech to improve efficiency and unlock new revenue opportunities. Government agencies regulating the roads want to get their hands on unattended retail technology as well. Going unattended to get more convenient.

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Uber To Expand Bike, Scooter Investment With European Focus

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Uber is planning to ring in 2020 with increased investment in electric bikes and scooters, with an emphasis on Europe, CNBC reported on Monday (Dec. Uber said that eBikes and scooters are used the most frequently in Paris, followed by Sacramento and Seattle. Britain has totally banned them and France rolled out stricter regulations. .

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California Uber, Lyft Drivers File Lawsuit Over Prop 22

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G ig workers in California who drive for Uber, Lyft and other rideshare and delivery platforms have filed a lawsuit in the state’s Supreme Court seeking to overturn Proposition 22, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday (Jan.

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Credit Card E-Filing Fees Capped In California

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The coalition was led by Sacramento lobbyist Mike Belote who negotiated with the Judicial Council and Assemblyman Mike Gatto to carry the bill. ” The bill was unanimously approved in August by the Assembly after being amended three times and is expected to regulate the transition of California courts to e-filing.

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California Senate Could Rule On Gig Economy Law This Week

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But opponents see the situation somewhat differently, noting that these regulations won’t protect workers from predatory employers and warning that they will destroy the employer in pursuit of offering protections most gig workers aren’t seeking – and, in some cases, are actively trying to avoid.

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Alcohol Sizzles, Apple Pay Fizzles And Bikes Are Blowing Up

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The news was particularly good for JUMP, a NYC-based bikesharing startup that can’t offer its pedal assist bikes in its hometown due to local regulations. and Sacramento. JUMP has been unavailable for comment, and Uber has formally declined to comment on the reports. Our mission at JUMP Bikes is to build the bike you want.

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Lyft, Uber Pay Big Money To Defeat AB5 Supporter

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Lyft and Uber are fighting back against a California legislator who voted for AB5 , a law that could potentially classify drivers as full-time employees and would have serious implications for the companies, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Uber has shelled out $200,000 to a PAC that opposed Diep.