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Articles tagged “taxis”

Ground Transport

E-hail apps are legal in NYC, judge rules, as pilot program restarts

The argument that the program would disservice those without smartphones is shortsighted; Tuesday’s decision give New York City the opportunity to lead in transportation innovation.

Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press | 11 years ago

E-hail apps are legal in NYC, judge rules, as pilot program restarts

Ground Transport

Vegas taxis overcharged passengers by at least $15M last year

Passengers patiently await a fair ride into and out of Las Vegas.

Associated Press | 11 years ago

Ground Transport

Uber adds a booking fee to all taxi rides in Chicago

It makes sense for Uber to try to make money as opposed to just trying to tick off the incumbents, but it's consumers don't really care about its cashflow problems, they just want their cars to show up on time.

Velocity Wong, Chicago Tribune | 11 years ago

Ground Transport

Judge blocks e-hail taxi app pilot program in New York City

Will services like Uber return to the table and fight for the pilot program like big boys or will they take their toys and go home?

Joseph Ax, Reuters | 11 years ago

Judge blocks e-hail taxi app pilot program in New York City

Ground Transport

SideCar won’t let a small matter like Austin laws stop its SXSW business

When drivers for SideCar get busted in Austin, they'll be the ones stuck with the fines, not the VC-backed startup. How's that for sharing?

Skift | 11 years ago

Ground Transport

Las Vegas taxi strike this weekend, tourists gridlock predicted

The strip would be stripped of these cabs if the strike goes through, with tourists using them having to find alternative ways in a very busy season.

Michelle Rindels, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Las Vegas taxi strike this weekend, tourists gridlock predicted

Airlines

Business travelers take to taxis as rental car prices rise

Rental car companies admit prices are increasing, mostly due to heavier city taxes, but the flexibility and independence they afford travelers continues to drive business despite higher costs.

Skift | 11 years ago

Business travelers take to taxis as rental car prices rise

Ground Transport

Uber lands in Asia and stays to true to its launch first, ask later strategy

Singapore is lucky to be elected the first Asian country to be bestowed with the gift of Uber, or so its founder Travis Kalanick will say when it undoubtedly runs into its first regulatory debacle.

Skift | 11 years ago

Uber lands in Asia and stays to true to its launch first, ask later strategy

Ground Transport

Hailo readies for New York’s taxi app showdown with $30 million in funding

Although valued at nearly half of Uber, Hailo has been thoroughly preparing for a full-throttle launch in 2013 by building a rapport with drivers and securing this second round of funding.

Skift | 11 years ago

Hailo readies for New York’s taxi app showdown with $30 million in funding

Ground Transport

San Francisco looks to legitimize ridesharing in a possible win for Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar

The taxi hailing/ridesharing legislation revolution is spreading from D.C. to New York and now back to where it all began. San Francisco will likely change the rules to allow for the new companies or institute a trial run like in New York.

Skift | 11 years ago

San Francisco looks to legitimize ridesharing in a possible win for Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar