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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2015

Tennessee ride-sharing law hailed as model for nation

The bill, which Gov. Bill Haslam signed into law on May 20, appears to block traditional cab services from incorporating app-based hailing of cabs into their business models and also sets up insurance requirements.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2015

Wichita U. changes dorm parking plan, lays off 9 shuttle drivers

Administration created the new transportation system a year ago to try to alleviate crowded campus parking and provide Shocker Hall students with 24/7 access to their cars. University officials said they expect to realize financial savings, as well as make students living in the dorm happier.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2015

Oregon State congestion-reducing parking strategy enters year 2

The key component of the program is a zonal pricing system that charges students, faculty and staff more to park closer to the campus core and less to park further away and shuttle in.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2015

Uber chief touts service as answer to public transportation gaps

Recently introduced UberPOOL, which has multiple passengers and destinations in one ride.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2015

K.C. streetcar to feature high-tech 'Smart City' services

Will include a Wi-Fi network along the 2.2-mile streetcar route,  smart lighting, cameras and sensors, plus interactive digital kiosks that can provide information about local cultural events, food and entertainment, other businesses and city services such as the 311 Action Center, the report said.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2015

Uber updates app for hearing impaired

New features include a flashing screen for trip requests, as opposed to previous audible-only beeps, and the ability to turn off the option for users to call deaf drivers — users will only be able to text them

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2015

APTA: Public transit users save $9,524 annually

The savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle, which includes the May 27 average national gas price of $2.74 per gallon — reported by AAA — and the national unreserved monthly parking rate numbers.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2015

For disabled students, UW campus accessibility falls short

Karen Brown, a disabled 63-year-old returning student who suffers from lupus, said she must suffer through all types of weather to get to campus via public transportation because she cannot afford the high price of accessible parking spaces on campus.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2015

Uber adds rickshaws to service in India

Drivers are told to say ‘namaste,’ a common Indian greeting, and are encouraged to use their meters. Uber pays its drivers an additional 40 rupees, or just over 60 cents, per ride on top of the fare.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2015

Dallas' DART, Uber expand partnership

The transit systems' customers can now reach the Uber app to order their car to begin or finish their transit trip through the “Events & Offers” section of the GoPass app. Both apps are available for Android and Apple smartphones through Google Play or the App Store.

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