Uber Technologies Inc. is considering a purchase of Daimler AG and BMW AG’s ride-hailing joint venture Free Now, a deal that could boost its market share in Europe and Latin America, people with knowledge…
Uber secured its London future in a landmark court case — but the mayor warned he would scrutinize the taxi service and take ‘swift action’ if needed
Uber has won a court battle in London that secures its right to operate in the city. Following the news of the judgment, which upheld Uber’s appeal against a ban…
Teenager admits exploiting loophole to cheat taxi company of S$2,600 for 117 cab rides
Teenager admits exploiting loophole to cheat taxi company of S$2,600 for 117 cab rides SINGAPORE: A teenager exploited a loophole in a mobile application’s payment system and over the course…
Marblegate Says It’s Helping Taxi Owners Burdened With Debt; Drivers Say More Is Needed
“Every lender must know that these loans are not worth more than $125,000.” The private equity firm that purchased thousands of taxi medallion loans from the NCUA said it is…
Taxi drivers protest in Dublin over lack of financial supports
Irish Taxi Drivers Federation says volume of fares is 80% lower than before pandemic Hundreds of taxi drivers protested in Dublin city centre on Tuesday calling for a range of…
Safety driver in fatal Arizona Uber self-driving car crash charged with homicide
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The back-up safety driver behind the wheel of a self-driving Uber Technologies UBER.N test vehicle that struck and killed a woman in Tempe, Arizona, in 2018 was charged with…
Uber and Lyft Drivers’ Fight Against Independent Contractor Status Isn’t Going Away
Amid the pandemic, Uber and Lyft drivers are more precarious than ever. Even as the companies dodge court rulings, the battle for drivers to be legally classified as employees is…
Taxi drivers: We’re ready to step in if Uber and Lyft bail
Taxicabs, like other forms of transportation, have seen ridership plummet during the pandemic. But the industry has scrambled to eke out extra business — and drivers are eager to let…
$70 million in NYC taxi-cab debt forgiven
The largest holder of New York City taxi-medallion loans is throwing lifelines to thousands of drivers struggling to survive a collapse in ridership caused by the new coronavirus pandemic. Marblegate…
Taxi fares in Tasmania planned to rise
The government will this week introduce legislation to Parliament that will increase taxi fares and impose annual fees on ride-share providers. The bill will also suspend the release of new…