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Tag: uber

18 Aug

Uber to use autonomous cars to haul people in next few weeks

published on August 18, 2016 - 8:08 PM

(AP) — Uber passengers in Pittsburgh will be able to summon rides in self-driving cars with the touch of a

28 Jul

Fresno one of nine cities to get ‘Scheduled Rides’ feature from Uber

published on July 28, 2016 - 6:46 AM

Before today, San Francisco and Seattle were the only U.S. cities to have the feature. Fresno joins San Diego, Sacramento,

23 May

Ride-hailing service Lyft testing reservation feature

published on May 23, 2016 - 8:49 PM

(AP) — Ride-hailing service Lyft says it’s testing a feature that would let users schedule a trip up to 24

09 May

Uber seeks new rules as Hungary considers ban on popular app

published on May 9, 2016 - 12:37 AM

(AP) — Uber says it wants to meet with Hungarian authorities seeking to ban the ride-hailing app and help develop

09 May

Uber, Lyft suspend service in Austin over fingerprint rule

published on - 12:31 AM

(AP) — Uber and Lyft on Monday suspended their ride-hailing services in Austin after voters decided against overturning city requirements

26 Feb

Which is safer _ Uber or a taxi? There’s no clear answer

published on February 26, 2016 - 11:33 PM

(AP) — The deadly shooting rampage in Kalamazoo, Michigan, raises anew a question that has dogged Uber and other taxi

22 Feb

Uber forced to drive defensively, again, after mass shooting

published on February 22, 2016 - 11:09 PM

(AP) — As authorities look for the reasons why a Michigan man allegedly embarked on a mass shooting spree over

12 Feb

Uber to pay $28.5M to settle safety ad lawsuits

published on February 12, 2016 - 8:49 AM

(AP) — Uber said Thursday that it will pay $28.5 million to settle two lawsuits that said the ride-hailing firm

01 Feb

Uber drivers in NYC protest company’s fare cut

published on February 1, 2016 - 10:10 PM

(AP) — Uber drivers in New York City called Monday for a strike to protest the company’s decision to cut

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