You may be able to use the Uber app to see when your bus is coming. On Thursday the ride-hailing giant rolled out its first integration with public transit. Users in Denver will now see end-to-end directions and real-time information for public transit in the app, thanks to a partnership with the Regional Transportation District. …
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New York City passed a law in August to ensure all ride-hail drivers are paid at least minimum wage. It was set to go into effect on Friday, but ride-hailing companies Lyft and Juno are trying to get it delayed. The two companies filed separate lawsuits in New York County Supreme Court on Wednesday arguing the minimum-wage pay rate calculated …
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Uber is facing a new lawsuit that alleges it used anticompetitive practices and predatory pricing to beat out its ride-hailing competitors. The suit was filed in US district court in San Francisco on Tuesday by Sidecar — the now defunct ride-hailing pioneer that was one of the first companies to introduce the idea of using a smartphone to connect drivers …
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Lyft is getting ready to ride the stock market. The ride-hailing service on Thursday said it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering. Lyft said it hasn’t yet determined how many shares will be offered or what the price range will be. The IPO is expected to begin after …
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Alphabet is bringing its drone service to Europe. On Tuesday, Wing, a drone delivery business owned by Google’s parent company, said it’ll launch in Europe in the spring of 2019, with the introduction of service in the Helsinki area of Finland. Wing has spent the past 18 months testing drone deliveries in southeastern Australia, according to its website, partnering with …
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Uber has been criticized by disability advocates for not doing enough to provide wheelchair accessible vehicles. The ride-hailing company said Tuesday it’s doing something to change that. Uber is partnering with major transport company MV Transportation to provide people in wheelchairs with rides in less than 15 minutes. The vehicles are now available in six major cities across the US …
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Uber is taking a wait and see approach when it comes to Saudi Arabia, its CEO said Tuesday. Saudi Arabia is a major investor in Uber and also has invested in the company through its partnership with SoftBank. And one of Uber’s board members is Yasir Al Rumayyan, the managing director of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. While Uber and …
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Uber and Lyft are both engaging in multiple initiatives aimed at helping get out the vote on Election Day (Nov. 6). If you use one of the apps or are willing to download it and give them your credit card number to set up an account, you will have the opportunity to get a free or discounted ride to your …
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Don’t get too excited, Uber’s pass doesn’t cover the cost of fares — it just helps keep them low. Uber on Tuesday introduced Ride Pass, a monthly subscription service starting at $14.99, which makes sure your fare stays low whether it’s peak hour or bad weather. It’s available to all riders in five US cities: Los Angeles ($24.99 per month); …
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Uber promised on Tuesday that by 2025 every single car summoned through its app in London will be an electric vehicle. The company’s CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, announced the £200 million ($260 million) Clean Air Plan during a visit to the British capital, supporting Mayor Sadiq Kahn’s vision to make London a healthier place to live. The money to implement the …
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