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Articles tagged “taxis”

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NYC approves 17% cab fare hike; JFK fare rises cross $50 mark

It may not be the most consumer friendly increase, but it is the first in 8 years and helps the cab drivers a lot, especially the ones leasing those cabs, which is majority.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Uber rallies supporters in D.C. to defeat price-fixing rule

The D.C. taxi lobby's effort to force Uber to charge five time the taxi rate makes for the first time the car service startup's rates have looked inexpensive.

Skift | 12 years ago

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New ride-share app SideCar exemplifies the challenges ahead for the sharing economy

There's a balance to be found between regulation of the new upstarts and the realization that some rules are in place to protect consumers, not just create hassles.

Skift | 12 years ago

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More on UberX’s low-cost hybrid alternative to Town Cars

It's not price that will continue to be a challenge for Uber, it's local regulations and fleet quality that will keep it on its toes.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Uber will try to shed premium image with new hybrids priced less

The tech press and early adopters love Uber, but adoption outside of that circle has been hampered by, among other things, high prices. The new service will be the first real test of whether Uber is reinventing the game or just pointing towards its next iteration.

Skift | 12 years ago