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NewsAugust 16, 2018

London Considers Cap on Ride-Hailing Services

The number of licenses for private-hire drivers in London has almost doubled since the rise of ride-hailing services like Uber and its competitors, from 59,000 in 2009-10 to 114,000 in 2017-18.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2018

Honolulu Permits Airport Ride-Hailing Pick-Up, Drop-Off

Approved ride-hailing groups can begin picking up and dropping off passengers at the airport Aug. 25.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2018

Lyft, Uber Land E-Scooter Bids, Increase Mobility Options

Despite not yet actually operating micromobility devices anywhere in the city, the two companies topped the pilot program application’s seven areas — including experience, public education, and parking and safety.

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Newsby Michaela Kwoka-ColemanAugust 8, 2018

NYC Freezes Licenses for Ride-Hailing, For-Hire Cars

The bundle of legislation passed by the New York City Council also mandates that the city sets a minimum pay rate for drivers.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2018

Disputed Airport Car Rental Fee Backed by Chula Vista City Council

The rental fee is being used to fund a 1,600-space parking structure.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2018

Green Motion Wins Trademark Battle

Green Motion first became aware of the company bearing its name in February 2015, and advised the owner that the company’s name infringed upon Green Motion’s U.K. and global trademarks.

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Newsby Michaela Kwoka-ColemanAugust 2, 2018

NYC Council Considers Cap on Ride-Hailing Vehicles

Currently, there are more than 100,000 ride-haling vehicles in New York City, up from 63,000 in 2015.

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Newsby Michaela Kwoka-ColemanAugust 2, 2018

San Diego Airport Joins Hertz, Enterprise Lawsuit Against Port

The rental companies contend that the car rental fee does not benefit its customers, as the revenue generated from the fee will fund a parking structure at the Chula Vista Bayfront development project, which is 10 miles from the airport.

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Newsby Michaela Kwoka-ColemanJuly 26, 2018

Video: Barcelona Taxi Drivers Attack Ride-Hailing Driver

As a result of the violence, Uber and Cabify announced Wednesday that they were suspending service in the city.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2018

Massachusetts Governor to Sign Rental Assessment Fee

The revenue generated from the fee will be allocated to the Municipal Police Training Committee for police training throughout the state.

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