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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2015

TLPA names new president

Mike Fogarty was sworn into office during the TLPA’s 96th Annual Convention & Trade Show held in San Antonio. In a speech to members, Fogarty outlined what he called his “ABC agenda” for the coming year to fight against so-called Transportation Network Companies, such as Uber and Lyft. 

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ArticlesOctober 5, 2015

The 'Uber Effect': Will New Ride Services Reinvent Transit

On-demand ride-brokering services, such as Uber, are transforming the taxi and limo industries, but public transportation could be next.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2015

Uber, Lyft must improve access for riders with disabilities, Calif. advocates say

During a hearing with LAX's disability advisory committee this year, Uber representatives said they had about 10 wheelchair-accessible vehicles available in L.A., provided by a non-emergency medical transportation company.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2015

Sacramento International Airport agrees to allow Uber to serve travelers

The agreement, which goes into effect at 1 p.m. Tuesday and applies only to Uber drivers as other ridesharing companies, such as Lyft and Sidecar, have not signed agreements with airport officials.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2015

L.A. gives final approval for Uber, Lyft pick ups at LAX

The council agreed to explore a possible city ordinance to require ride-hailing driver background checks to include fingerprint-based screening.

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Newsby StaffAugust 24, 2015

D.C. advocates call on Uber, Lyft to add wheelchair accessible vehicles

For months, Uber has been seeking agreements with a handful of D.C. cab companies to access the companies’ wheelchair-ready vans for use on the Uber Taxi platform. The cab companies, however, are not interested in working with Uber.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2015

Lawmaker wants to dissolve Fla. transportation commission

The lawmaker says he's fed up with the Hillsborough County's Public Transportation Commission after learning officials continued to fine and ticket Uber and Lyft drivers, even after a judge gave a temporary OK for the companies to operate in town.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2015

Starbucks partners with ride-sharing co. Lyft for rewards program

Includes a plan to reward Lyft drivers and customers in the U.S. with My Starbucks Rewards “stars” that will count toward food and beverages at Starbucks stores.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2015

LAX greenlights plan allowing Uber, Lyft to pick up passengers

The LAX Board of Commissioners voted for a change Thursday, which would allow Uber and Lyft drivers to drop off and pick up passengers at a designed area on the airport’s upper departure level, paying the airport $4 each way.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2015

Uber, Lyft winning over Portland taxi market

An interim report showed that Uber, Lyft and other transportation network companies handled 43% of taxi calls in May, which grew to more than half the market as the month wore on.

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