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Uber settles class action suit by drivers

Uber has agreed to pay up to $100 million to settle a class-action lawsuit which resolves a major challenge to its business model by allowing the ride-hailing service to keep its California and Massachusetts drivers as independent contractors.
Technology • 22 Apr 16

Concern over seatbelt compliance

The Road Safety Authority has expressed concern that over a third of drivers and passengers killed on the State's roads so far this year were not wearing a seatbelt.
Ireland • 15 Aug 15

Uber's Californian drivers want to be considered employees

Taxi service Uber's classification of drivers is being challenged in California, threatening the company's business model within the state.
Business • 07 Aug 15

Cars could drive themselves sooner than expected

Cars could be driving themselves down the world’s streets far sooner than expected, thanks to a change in a global treaty.
Special Reports • 19 May 14

Minister backs Dublin Bus over savings plan

The Government has said it will stand by Dublin Bus in the event of industrial action by SIPTU bus drivers who rejected the company's cost reduction plan last week.
News • 30 Oct 13

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