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Law enforcement in South Carolina has charged a woman with murder after she allegedly attacked a Lyft driver with multiple knife wounds during a ride. Defense representatives cite a severe mental health episode as the primary factor behind the violent incident.

A Bolt driver was fatally stabbed while operating his vehicle early in the morning along Target Road in Calabar South, prompting local police investigations.

A Singaporean security guard has been jailed for 14 days and fined RM7,000 by a Malaysian court after pleading guilty to insulting Islam during a ride-hailing trip in Johor Bahru, following a video posted by the driver.

A ride-hailing driver recounted the final journey of Mir Raza from his home to Gulistan-e-Johar before his murder, as the IG Sindh acknowledged lapses in the investigation, including the medico-legal process.

A former e-hailing driver has been charged in separate courts in Klang with 12 counts of armed robbery, fraud, and theft.

An e-hailing driver appeared in court in Melaka, Malaysia, pleading not guilty to charges of molesting a passenger.

Lyft's Flexdrive arm is opening a depot in Nashville to service Waymo self-driving cars and is hiring ride-hailing drivers for these roles, offering a chance to 'get skilled up'.

A new analysis commissioned by the Foresight Center suggests that platform couriers and ride-hailing drivers in Estonia would likely be classified as employees in legal disputes.

Bolt has indicated that the Ministry of Economic Affairs' new draft law on platform work, aimed at improving conditions for couriers and ride-hailing drivers, would not significantly alter their operations.

The article sheds light on the precarious and uncertain working conditions faced by ride-hailing drivers in Dhaka, Bangladesh, describing how they feel depersonalized by the app-based system.

Ride-hailing drivers in Ghana gathered at Jubilee House to protest high commissions, with a new platform called Mijo on GhanapostGPS being introduced as a potential solution to their 'Wahala' (trouble).

Lahore police have arrested a ride-hailing driver for allegedly harassing and slapping a woman inside his vehicle before fleeing. SP Cantt Akhtar Nawaz confirmed the incident and arrest.

Rising fuel costs in Pakistan are creating significant financial hardship for ride-hailing drivers, with many struggling to make a living and facing the prospect of leaving the profession.

Frustrated with low pay and high commissions from international platforms like Uber and Bolt, ride-hailing drivers in Lagos, Nigeria, are exploring the creation of their own local applications to gain more control over their earnings.

E-hailing drivers in Malaysia are preparing for a reduction in airport trips, which could impact their earnings and the overall e-hailing market.

Ride-hailing drivers in Lagos, Nigeria, have commenced a three-day strike, impacting transportation services in the city.

Transport Minister Chris Bonett is facing accusations of misusing ministerial authority after a restriction affecting ride-hailing drivers was announced through a political letter to residents in his own electoral district rather than through official government or regulatory channels. The letter states that geo-fencing measures have been introduced with immediate effect, preventing Y-plate vehicles located in … Continued

InDrive lets drivers and riders negotiate prices for ride-hailing trips. InDrive InDrive lets ride-hailing drivers and riders negotiate ride prices. The company operates in 48 countries and was the…

Border guards and police conducted checks on ride-hailing drivers near Warsaw Chopin Airport, detaining five foreign nationals found to be staying in Poland illegally.

Law enforcement authorities in Calabar have launched an investigation into the death of a Bolt driver who was discovered with severe chest injuries. Investigators are currently gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Despite plans to classify ride-hailing (Ojol) drivers as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), an organization emphasizes the government's obligation to provide social protection for these drivers.

The Lithuanian government proposes that the Seimas not consider a bill by conservative Dalia Asanavičiūtė-Gružauskienė, which aimed to require language proficiency checks for taxi and ride-hailing drivers before issuing permits.

Abuja police have dismantled a vehicle theft syndicate, arresting four suspects who posed as e-hailing passengers to rob Bolt and Uber drivers, recovering two vehicles.

An e-hailing driver in Malaysia was fined RM101,750 by the Magistrate’s Court for illegally importing 5,500 bottles of zam-zam water. The court delivered its verdict on June 24.

Lee Lam Thye has urged for e-hailing driver protection to be a national priority, recommending measures such as dashcams, panic buttons, and stricter background checks amid increasing reports of incidents.

Hong Kong authorities will not prioritize existing ride-hailing platform drivers for new vehicle permits, citing concerns over encouraging illegal activities and practical implementation challenges, according to the transport minister.

Taxi and ride-hailing drivers are bracing for increased traffic congestion and potentially anxious passengers as the World Cup approaches.

Ride-hailing drivers in Indonesia are celebrating a new regulation that caps commission rates at 8%, a move expected to benefit their earnings.

Ride-hailing drivers and operators in Portugal are protesting again, demanding urgent fare increases, rejecting the taxi sector's entry into their regime, and seeking support due to rising fuel prices.

A court has extended an e-hailing driver's jail sentence to three months.

French households and businesses are expressing significant worry and adopting cost-saving measures in response to soaring fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict. Similarly, rising fuel costs are pushing ride-hailing drivers in Karachi, Pakistan, to the brink, and new price increases have been announced in Serbia, where the Lasta bus company is facing fuel supply issues, highlighting the widespread economic impact on consumers and small businesses.

A Yango ride-hailing driver in Senegal is facing a two-year prison sentence after being accused of assaulting a customer.

Thousands of ride-hailing drivers in the Philippines are set to stop bookings and join a two-day strike.

Nigerian ride-hailing drivers begin a strike, shutting down services in Lagos and Ogun to protest low fares and rising operational costs.

E-hailing drivers in Lagos are protesting unsustainable fares and poor working conditions on ride-hailing platforms. They are demanding fair pay and transparent policies from the companies.

A dispute between two e-hailing drivers over a parking space at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) escalated into a physical altercation, with footage of the incident going viral.

Dat tapped "accept" when a new order flashed on his phone, hurriedly chewing a dry loaf of bread before speeding off through a narrow, winding alley in Hanoi.

Spanish authorities detained a 37-year-old VTC driver accused of illegally locking his vehicle doors and sexually assaulting a 23-year-old female passenger.

An e-hailing driver in Kuala Lumpur has claimed trial at the Sessions Court to an attempted murder charge after allegedly setting a woman on fire in Kepong.

A new report indicates that one in five individuals working full-time as ride-hailing drivers or food couriers through digital platforms feel stuck in a career dead end, considering themselves overqualified for their roles.

Johor Bahru police are searching for an e-hailing driver to assist in the investigation and identify a passenger accused of insulting Islam.

Malaysia's Road Transport Department (JPJ) has launched a crackdown on licensed e-hailing drivers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) who are bypassing official apps and charging exorbitant fares up to RM800.

Hong Kong police arrested a 15-year-old driver and his father in Wan Chai, with the father also facing charges for allegedly impersonating a ride-hailing driver and breaching visa terms.

Malaysia's Transport Ministry is discussing new safeguards, including the potential implementation of in-car cameras, for e-hailing drivers. This consideration comes in response to a rise in assault cases targeting drivers.

Proposed amendments to the Road Transport Code in Lithuania, aimed at clarifying when ride-hailing and taxi drivers lose their 'impeccable reputation' status, have sparked sharp debate in the Seimas regarding the strictness of requirements and current verification methods for foreigners.

Four teenagers were arrested in Alor Gajah, Malaysia, for allegedly strangling and assaulting an e-hailing driver over an unpaid fare, leaving the driver injured.

The Philippine Department of Transportation has suspended the onboarding of new ride-hailing drivers after discovering discrepancies between reported driver numbers and those on the ground, particularly during a cash aid distribution.

Some ride-hailing drivers, like Daniel Mondragon in Colorado, are choosing to work for cooperative apps as an alternative to established platforms such as Uber and Lyft.

An Uber and Lyft driver, formerly a Wall Street trader, is reconsidering which trips to take due to the impact of high gas prices on his earnings. The article attributes these high prices to the war in Iran.

Rising fuel costs in Karachi are severely impacting ride-hailing drivers, pushing many to the brink of financial collapse and forcing them off the road.

A group of Chinese ride-hailing drivers used chilling profile pictures to scare passengers into canceling rides, allowing them to collect cancellation fees, and some even started rides without picking up customers.

Thousands of ride-hailing drivers in the Philippines are vowing to participate in a two-day strike on March 26 and 27, protesting government handling of oil price hikes.

Ride-hailing drivers in Lagos, Nigeria, including those working for Bolt and Uber, have commenced a three-day strike to protest low fares and poor working conditions.

Naomi, Khady, and Ibrahima are highlighted for their innovative approach to the ride-hailing driver profession with Yango, showcasing how they are redefining the role.

Endangering the lives of others: A ride-hailing driver sanctioned by the Dakar court  Seneweb