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Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in Los Angeles after a physical altercation with a ride-share driver near Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue around 12:15 a.m.; he was booked for making criminal threats, the driver was unharmed, and he was released on a $50,000 bond with a Feb. 2 court date as the investigation continues.
Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in Hollywood after allegedly assaulting and threatening a ride-share driver; he was released on a $50,000 bond and is due in court on February 2. The incident occurred at Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, and no injuries were reported.
Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in Los Angeles after allegedly assaulting a ride-share driver and making criminal threats; he posted a $50,000 bond and has a Feb. 2 court date.
An 81-year-old Ohio man, William Brock, was charged with murder after fatally shooting 61-year-old Black ride-share driver Lo-Letha Hall outside his home, falsely believing she was associated with scammers who had called him. Despite no evidence of threat, Brock shot Hall three times and then called the police, claiming he feared she was getting a gun. Uber confirmed the tragic incident and banned the account that ordered the ride. This case adds to the recent string of unprovoked shootings of Black Americans, highlighting ongoing issues of racism and violence.
Uber and Lyft are threatening to leave Minneapolis in response to a city ordinance mandating a minimum wage for drivers, with both companies planning to cease operations in the Twin Cities area on May 1 if changes are not made. The ride-share companies argue that the city council's mandate disrupts a state process and are calling for a statewide minimum earnings standard that balances the needs of all stakeholders. Similar threats have been made in other cities over regulations, but operations have continued after initial pushback.
Lyft reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit, attributing it to cost-cutting measures and announced plans to achieve positive free cash flow in 2024. The company's stock surged about 25% in extended trading, following a 36% gain in 2023. Under new CEO David Risher, Lyft implemented a restructuring plan, including layoffs and management layer eliminations, to drive profitability. The company also addressed concerns about safety and job security in relation to autonomous vehicles, while reporting growth in rides to stadiums driven by major events.
Hertz is selling 20,000 of its EVs and replacing them with fossil fuel–powered vehicles after facing unexpected challenges with the rollout for ride-share drivers, particularly related to higher-than-expected repair costs for collision damage. The company's initial push into the EV market, primarily targeting Uber drivers, was met with lower maintenance costs but higher repair expenses, especially for Teslas. This move serves as a cautionary tale for businesses entering new markets and highlights the importance of thoroughly assessing and introducing new products to customers.
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a ride share mission with a payload of 25 spacecraft, including a South Korean spy satellite for the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) and the first satellite from Ireland. The booster for the mission made its 17th flight, marking the first time a Falcon 9 first stage with more than 15 previous flights supported a non-Starlink mission. The additional four SAR satellites for South Korea are being developed by Thales Alenia Space, Aerospace Industries, and Hanwha Systems Corporation. The launch comes after North Korea claimed to have successfully launched its own spy satellite, which was condemned by several nations.
Lyft is reportedly considering selling or finding an investor for its fleet of 68,000 Citi Bikes and scooters as part of a cost-cutting shakeup led by CEO David Risher. The maintenance costs of the fleet are seen as a distraction from Lyft's core ride-share business. The company has received strong interest in its bikes and scooters business, which contributed to $4.1 billion in revenue in 2022. Risher has been focused on closing the gap with rival Uber and has already implemented severe cost-cutting measures, including laying off over 1,000 employees. Lyft will release its second-quarter earnings on August 8.
A ride-share driver and a 16-year-old were arrested after a dispute over a fare led to gunfire inside a crowded movie theater in Chicago. The driver dropped off the teenager and two companions at the theater after the teen promised to pay him cash for an additional ride. When they arrived, the teen hopped out of the vehicle without paying, followed by his companions. The driver followed them into the theater and grappled with the teen, during which a loaded 9 mm handgun with an extended magazine fell from the teen’s pocket. The driver picked up the weapon and fired several rounds into the floor. No one was injured.
Police in Delaware County are reminding people celebrating St. Patrick's Day to plan ahead and not drink and drive. Roving DUI patrols will be on the roads to ensure drivers stay safe. The Northern Delaware County DUI Task Force, consisting of Radnor, Haverford, Marple, Newtown, and Springfield townships, will have extra officers patrolling the roadways looking for drunk drivers. Police advise people to celebrate responsibly and have a plan to get home, and note that DUI arrests have gone down in recent years with the rise of ride share services.