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Uber Files Lawsuit Opposing Driver Fare Hikes In NYC
Uber filed a lawsuit against the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) on Friday to block a mandatory price hike for ride-share drivers in New York City. The TLC submitted the proposal in August and according to Uber, the law that passed last month will result in an increase in the per-minute rate…
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Uber Starts Showing Ads For Other Companies in App Notifications
Uber has apparently started showing iPhone users ads for other companies in its push notifications. Screenshots posted on Twitter over the weekend show promotions for the Peloton app showing up in notifications from the Uber app — the same notifications many users have elected to leave on, because they’re what Uber uses to let you…
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U.S. Billionaires Battle Lyft Over Tax Raises for EV Credits
There’s a well-funded heavyweight fight over potential EV tax credits brewing in California that is drawing the attention of some serious financial interests. A group of billionaires, mad about a proposed tax increase, is squaring off against a powerful ridesharing company over a ballot initiative that could open the door for more Californians to drive…
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GM’s Cruise to Launch Robotaxis in Austin and Phoenix by End of 2022
Cruise will launch its autonomous taxi service in Phoenix and Austin before the end of 2022, according to Kyle Vogt, the CEO of driverless car company. And Vogt promises that his company is planning to expand rapidly in 2023 if everything goes to plan.