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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2018

DC Council Raises Taxes on Ride-Hailing

Increasing the tax on ride-hailing group’s gross receipts from 1% to 6% is part of the Council’s plan to raise $178.5 million in funding for public transportation — D.C.’s share of the overall $500 million funding effort.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2018

Honolulu Mayor Vetoes Bill Capping Surge Pricing

The cap on surge pricing would have been the first such law in the country. 

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NewsJune 19, 2018

Report: NYC Public Transit Use Declining as Ridesharing Grows

A report by the New York Economic Development Corp. found that subway and bus ridership in New York City has declined, while ridesharing numbers grow.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2018

Honolulu Passes Country's First Cap on Surge Pricing

The bill still needs the signature of Mayor Kirk Caldwell, whose administration appears to oppose it.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2018

Syracuse Taxi Drivers Push for Stricter Ride-Hailing Regulations

The Syracuse Common Council Airport & Transportation committee says there is little that could be done, since state law supersedes city law.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2018

HyreCar Files for IPO

HyreCar has reportedly already raised $5.5 million in venture capital funding.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2018

Aptiv, Lyft to Launch 30 Autonomous Vehicles in Las Vegas

Aptiv autonomous vehicles on the Lyft network will be available to the general public in Las Vegas starting May 3.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2018

Report: Uber, Lyft Preferred Transportation Method for Business Travelers

Certify's quarterly SpendSmart report shows an increase in ride-hailing use among business travelers, although car rentals and taxis are still holding their ground in certain markets.

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Newsby Michaela Kwoka-ColemanMay 2, 2018

Lyft to Provide Free Rides to Veterans, Low-Income Individuals

The ride-hailing company said it will be committing $1.5 million to its Relief Ride program which has provided free transportation to victims of natural disasters in the past.

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NewsApril 19, 2018

All Future Rides to Be Carbon Neutral, Lyft Says

Just in time for Earth Day, Lyft expects the new initiative to offset over a million metric tons of carbon.

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