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Articles tagged “uber”

Ground Transport

The next battle on Uber’s dance card is in Chicago

Uber's adoption of similar rules as taxis for its sedan service is what's tripping it up this time; if it wants to act like a taxi service, it'll have to be licensed. And Uber doesn't like the whole licensing thing.

Skift | 12 years ago

The next battle on Uber’s dance card is in Chicago

Ground Transport

Two travel startup darlings get good PR for Sandy response

After first playing the jerk, Uber is now like a billionaire looking for a pat on the back for leaving an extra $5 tip

Barbara Ortuay, Associated Press | 12 years ago

Ground Transport

NYC Taxi Commission explains new app rules very slowly so Uber execs can understand

One key issue that was lost amidst all the hyperbolic accusations that the Taxi Commission was killing innovation was that New York's regulations do a relatively good job preventing drivers from discriminating against their clientele based on either their destination or appearance.

Skift | 12 years ago

Online Travel

Eventbrite to offer event attendees deals on Uber, HotelTonight, and RentTheRunway

This clever startup partnership will both draw new users to the startup services and give event planners an incentive to use Eventbrite to offer attendees the extra perks.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Mozio launches site to ease flyers’ search for airport transportation

Before sighing in exasperation at news of another travel startup, think back to last time you spent an hour searching the cheapest way to get from an airport to nearby city. Mozio’s utility gives it a shot at success, even if its ultimate goal seems a bit lofty.

Samantha Shankman , Skift | 12 years ago

Mozio launches site to ease flyers’ search for airport transportation

Ground Transport

Uber Taxi tries again days after NYC back-out with new services in San Francisco

Uber is definitely persistent but rather than blindly barreling through cities, the startup needs a breather to reassess how it can grow through preparation and collaboration with city officials.

Skift | 12 years ago

Ground Transport

Uber heads down under to quietly roll out services in Sydney

Uber is moving fast for a company that’s run into some real roadblocks during its expansion, but depending on regulations might find success in a fresh market with fewer competitors.

Samantha Shankman , Skift | 12 years ago

Ground Transport

How Hailo plans to succeed with New York City’s yellow cabs where Uber failed

Uber’s haste to be the first to disrupt New York’s taxi scene resulted in its quick dismissal, but it looks to have indeed succeeded in prompting the TLC to adjust regulations in time for Hailo’s arrival.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 12 years ago

How Hailo plans to succeed with New York City’s yellow cabs where Uber failed

Ground Transport

New York City’s taxi industry deals Uber its first big defeat

Bravado has taken Uber far, but challenging the U.S.'s best taxi system proved to be too big a challenge for the San Francisco startup.

Skift | 12 years ago

Ground Transport

Add Chicago to the list of city taxi commissions that Uber’s successfully ticked off

Questionable business methods? Getting the man all worked up? Being called disruptive 3 times in one TC article? Whether it succeeds or fails at taxi hailing, Uber’s at least shaking up the system like every startup sets out to do.

Skift | 12 years ago

Add Chicago to the list of city taxi commissions that Uber’s successfully ticked off