Coronavirus exposes Uber, Lyft drivers' lack of safety net in U.S.

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March 25, 2020 06:56 PM

NEW YORK -- As independent contractors, U.S. ride-hail drivers for Uber and Lyft benefited from soaring trip demand and flexible work hours.

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