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Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in Hollywood after allegedly entering a rideshare, assaulting the driver, and making criminal threats. He was booked on a felony charge, bailed out about seven hours later, and is due in court Feb. 2; the driver reportedly did not require medical treatment.
24 star Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in Hollywood early Monday after an alleged altercation with a rideshare driver. LAPD says he entered a rideshare vehicle near Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, allegedly assaulted the driver and made criminal threats (Penal Code 422). The victim sustained no serious injuries. Sutherland bailed out on a $50,000 bond, with detectives continuing to investigate and a Feb. 2 court date set.
Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in Hollywood on suspicion of criminal threats after an alleged altercation with a rideshare driver; the LAPD said the driver was assaulted and threatened, Sutherland was booked early Monday and released on a $50,000 bond, with a February 2 court date as detectives continue the investigation. He has prior DUI convictions.
Starting Tuesday, Chicago has implemented a new ground transportation tax surcharge of $1.50 for rideshare pickups and drop-offs in designated congestion zones, with shared rides incurring an additional 60 cents, raising costs for users and potentially impacting drivers and ridership.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched the Bandwagon-4 rideshare mission, carrying 18 payloads to low Earth orbit, and the first stage landed safely at Cape Canaveral, exemplifying the company's routine rocket reusability and advancing affordable access to space for various stakeholders.
SpaceX's smallsat rideshare program, now five years old, is experiencing increased demand, leading the company to emphasize flexibility in its launch services to accommodate more customers.
Revel Transit is ending its rideshare operations in New York to focus on expanding its EV charging infrastructure, partnering with Uber and selling its vehicle licenses and fleet assets, as it shifts towards building a profitable fast-charging network to support electric vehicle adoption.
A TikToker shared a viral tip for saving money on Lyft rides by asking drivers how much they are paid, then offering to pay them directly, which can reduce the fare and benefit drivers. The article discusses Lyft's dynamic pricing, driver pay rates, and industry criticisms about underpayment, along with Lyft's efforts to increase driver earnings. The tip highlights potential ways to lower ride costs and improve driver compensation.
SpaceX is set to launch its Transporter-14 mission from Vandenberg, carrying 70 payloads on a Falcon 9 rocket, after a 24-hour weather delay. The mission features a reusable booster, B1071, making its 26th flight, and includes payloads from multiple international companies, with Exolaunch managing 45 of the payloads. The launch also involves the deployment of the Mission Possible capsule by The Exploration Company, marking a significant European reentry vehicle development. The mission underscores SpaceX's ongoing smallsat rideshare program and its plans to support future Starship launches.
A rideshare driver in Stanton, California, shot a naked man who was assaulting a 60-year-old woman. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, and the suspect, a 20-year-old man, is hospitalized in stable condition. The driver stayed at the scene and was released after being interviewed by investigators. The woman was treated and released at the scene. Authorities are investigating whether the suspect was under the influence of drugs or had mental health issues.
Uber has released a list of the weirdest items left behind by passengers in the past year, including a toupee, live turtle, panic button, and even a Jeep Liberty engine. Miami residents were found to be the most forgetful, with the most common time for leaving items being 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Uber advises passengers to contact their driver to retrieve forgotten items, and provides tips for those who have left their phone behind.
Minneapolis City Council has voted to delay the implementation of a new rideshare pay policy, pushing the effective date from May 1 to July 1, in order to allow more time for new rideshare companies to enter the market and potentially fill the gaps left by Uber and Lyft, which have announced plans to leave Minneapolis once the ordinance takes effect. Council members believe the delay will lead to better outcomes for drivers and riders, aiming for a more equitable rideshare industry.
The Minneapolis City Council unanimously voted to delay the start of a rideshare ordinance, which sets minimum pay requirements for drivers, from May 1 to July 1. The decision aims to support new rideshare companies seeking licensing in the city and comes amid ongoing state-level rideshare legislation discussions. Uber and Lyft have confirmed they will stay in the city until July 1. The council also considered amendments, including one to rescind the ordinance entirely, but ultimately upheld the measure.
Minneapolis City Council has delayed the implementation of a new minimum wage for rideshare drivers, prompting Uber and Lyft to reverse their plans to leave the city on May 1. The new minimum wage, set at $15.57 an hour, will now go into effect on July 1, allowing time for lawmakers to reach a compromise and for new ride-hailing services to start. The council aims to amend the ordinance to lower the per-mile rate while maintaining the proposed per-minute rate, in response to concerns raised by the mayor and a state study.
Minneapolis City Council members are seeking to delay the start of the new rideshare minimum wage law by two months to July 1, in order to collaborate with state lawmakers and provide more time for new rideshare startups to enter the market. The ordinance, passed last month, has caused concern among business groups and advocates, and multiple companies are interested in filling gaps left by Uber and Lyft, who have pledged to leave the city once the ordinance takes effect.