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“I’m moving out of state”: How some Uber and Airbnb employees are trying to avoid California income tax“I’m moving out of state”: How some Uber and Airbnb employees are trying to avoid California income tax
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Nobody likes paying taxes, but new millionaires in California’s IPO gold rush are looking to protect their money.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Uber and Lyft are in a battle for user loyalty, and riders may winUber and Lyft are in a battle for user loyalty, and riders may win
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Customers are shopping between the two ride-hail leaders and taking the car with the better price.

By Rani Molla
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Full Q&A: DoorDash CEO Tony Xu and COO Christopher Payne on Recode DecodeFull Q&A: DoorDash CEO Tony Xu and COO Christopher Payne on Recode Decode
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The food-delivery company wants to bring you more than just food.

By Eric Johnson
Our favorite Recode stories from 2018
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Longreads, analysis and explanations on what mattered in tech this year.

By Recode Staff
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The 2019 IPO class headlined by Uber will   create a ton of new wealth. Will the billions go to mansions or missions?The 2019 IPO class headlined by Uber will   create a ton of new wealth. Will the billions go to mansions or missions?
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Benchmark’s Scott Belsky has four magic words for entrepreneurs: ‘Do your fucking job’Benchmark’s Scott Belsky has four magic words for entrepreneurs: ‘Do your fucking job’
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Belsky, a venture partner at Benchmark and the CPO at Adobe, talks about his book “The Messy Middle” on the latest Recode Decode.

By Eric Johnson
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Why Sweetgreen thinks like a tech companyWhy Sweetgreen thinks like a tech company
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Co-founder Jonathan Neman tells Recode’s Kara Swisher the company is way bigger than a chain of salad restaurants: “We see this as building the food platform.”

By Eric Johnson
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Lyft has eaten into Uber’s U.S. market share, new data suggestsLyft has eaten into Uber’s U.S. market share, new data suggests
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Uber controls the majority of U.S. ride-hailing but Lyft is growing twice as fast. And both plan to go public in early 2019.

By Rani Molla
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Why Lyft had to beat Uber to an IPO filingWhy Lyft had to beat Uber to an IPO filing
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The game theory behind the next phase of an old fight.

By Theodore Schleifer
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New York City has set the nation’s first minimum pay rate for Uber and Lyft driversNew York City has set the nation’s first minimum pay rate for Uber and Lyft drivers
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The move could create a precedent for other U.S. cities where ride-hail drivers are organizing to earn higher wages.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Full Q&A: ‘Rule Makers, Rule Breakers’ author Michele Gelfand on Recode DecodeFull Q&A: ‘Rule Makers, Rule Breakers’ author Michele Gelfand on Recode Decode
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Gelfand studies why some cultures desire rules, why others avoid them and what gets the best results.

By Eric Johnson
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Uber, Pinterest and the rest of the 2019 IPO class emerged from the ashes of the Great RecessionUber, Pinterest and the rest of the 2019 IPO class emerged from the ashes of the Great Recession
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Ten years ago, the economy was in free fall. The tech companies expected to go public next year helped rebuild it.

By Theodore Schleifer
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The San Francisco air quality is so bad that Uber drivers are selling masks out of their carsThe San Francisco air quality is so bad that Uber drivers are selling masks out of their cars
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The city has seen some of the worst air quality in the world in the past few days.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Bradley Tusk, a political ‘fixer’ for tech companies, has a plan to make voting from your phone a realityBradley Tusk, a political ‘fixer’ for tech companies, has a plan to make voting from your phone a reality
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“It’s the only way to fix democracy,” Tusk says.

By Eric Johnson
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Why Airbnb will be worth more than UberWhy Airbnb will be worth more than Uber
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Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss Uber’s IPO, Apple CEO Tim Cook’s comments on privacy and more on the latest episode of Pivot.

By Eric Johnson
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One way to track the rise of tech — check the expense reportsOne way to track the rise of tech — check the expense reports
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Amazon, Uber and Lyft are among the Top 10 most frequently expensed U.S. vendors this quarter.

By Rani Molla
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Silicon Valley’s Saudi money crisis illustrates a decline of ‘moral leadership’ in AmericaSilicon Valley’s Saudi money crisis illustrates a decline of ‘moral leadership’ in America
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Recode’s Kara Swisher and NYU’s Scott Galloway discuss the links between Jamal Khashoggi’s killers and the tech industry on this episode of Pivot.

By Eric Johnson
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Uber’s Dara Khosrowshahi thinks he has controlled his famously fractious board of directorsUber’s Dara Khosrowshahi thinks he has controlled his famously fractious board of directors
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Also, some thoughts from the CEO about Uber moving into the grocery business.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Half of U.S. Uber drivers make less than $10 an hour after vehicle expenses, according to a new studyHalf of U.S. Uber drivers make less than $10 an hour after vehicle expenses, according to a new study
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They would make more at an Amazon warehouse.

By Rani Molla
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Uber has hired a former Expedia exec to head HRUber has hired a former Expedia exec to head HR
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Nikki Krishnamurthy is replacing Liane Hornsey.

By Kara Swisher
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Uber drivers and other gig economy workers are earning half what they did five years agoUber drivers and other gig economy workers are earning half what they did five years ago
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More people are working for ride-sharing and delivery companies but on average they’re making less.

By Rani Molla
Uber’s sleek new product? Your safety.
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Uber launched new safety features and CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wants to remind you that no other company has them.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Silicon Valley has been treating workers ‘miserably’ since the 1970sSilicon Valley has been treating workers ‘miserably’ since the 1970s
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“Temp” author Louis Hyman says the tech sector made labor disposable long before the “gig economy” was a thing.

By Eric Johnson
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Full Q&A: ‘Temp’ author Louis Hyman on Recode DecodeFull Q&A: ‘Temp’ author Louis Hyman on Recode Decode
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Hyman talks with Recode’s Kara Swisher and Rani Molla about the gig economy, job automation and why universal basic income isn’t the solution to all our problems.

By Eric Johnson
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Uber has finally hired a CFO — who has his work cut out for himUber has finally hired a CFO — who has his work cut out for him
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It’s been without one since 2015.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber is investing its growth into its next chapter — including scooters and bikesUber is investing its growth into its next chapter — including scooters and bikes
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The ride-hail company isn’t chasing profitability yet.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Uber lost in NYC. But here’s the real problem.Uber lost in NYC. But here’s the real problem.
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What city will try heavy-handed regulation next?

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Why Uber will win the scooter warsWhy Uber will win the scooter wars
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Sidecar co-founder Sunil Paul unpacks his thoughts on the future of transportation on Recode Decode.

By Eric Johnson
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How India fits into the global economy: It may not be China, but at least it isn’t RussiaHow India fits into the global economy: It may not be China, but at least it isn’t Russia
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Journalist James Crabtree came on Recode Decode to talk about his new book, “The Billionaire Raj.”

By Recode Staff
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Uber and Lyft are fighting a critical battle against New York City — and this time, they might not winUber and Lyft are fighting a critical battle against New York City — and this time, they might not win
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At stake: A potential cap on the number of ride-hail cars in the city.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Grab wants to go way beyond ride-hailing in Asia, co-founder Hooi Ling Tan saysGrab wants to go way beyond ride-hailing in Asia, co-founder Hooi Ling Tan says
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It wants one app to take care of all of its customers’ worries, including food and payments.

By Eric Johnson
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Here are five hidden trends in corporate America’s travel and expenses as online services take overHere are five hidden trends in corporate America’s travel and expenses as online services take over
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From lodging to food to transportation, U.S. business expense reports are in flux.

By Rani Molla
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Months after a self-driving crash, Uber is being slower and more deliberate as it gets back on public roads to test its technologyMonths after a self-driving crash, Uber is being slower and more deliberate as it gets back on public roads to test its technology
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The U.S. government doesn’t know how big the gig economy isThe U.S. government doesn’t know how big the gig economy is
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It could be anywhere from 4 percent to 40 percent of the workforce.

By Rani Molla
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The Scooter Wars will be a bloodbath — and Uber will winThe Scooter Wars will be a bloodbath — and Uber will win
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The Uber of scooters is going to be Uber.

By Sunil Paul
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Uber 2.0 won a big battle in London. Now it has to prove that it’s committed to doing the right thing.Uber 2.0 won a big battle in London. Now it has to prove that it’s committed to doing the right thing.
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A court has granted Uber a 15-month probationary license to operate in London.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Americans seem to like ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. But it’s hard to say exactly how many use them.Americans seem to like ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. But it’s hard to say exactly how many use them.
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Is it 24 percent? Is it 43 percent? Answers vary.

By Rani Molla
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Full transcript: The Verge’s Casey Newton and Recode’s Peter Kafka on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: The Verge’s Casey Newton and Recode’s Peter Kafka on Too Embarrassed to Ask
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Recorded onsite in Rancho Palos Verdes, host Kara Swisher asks what they thought of the Code Conference speakers.

By Recode Staff
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Bozoma Saint John is leaving Uber for EndeavorBozoma Saint John is leaving Uber for Endeavor
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The high-profile marketing guru will become CMO at the entertainment conglomerate.

By Kara Swisher