Via Launches On-Demand Service in West Sacramento
Starting today, residents can book a ride in real time through the Via app and get picked up in a shared Mercedes-Benz van, all as part of the city’s transit offering.
May 14, 2018
Starting today, residents can book a ride in real time through the Via app and get picked up in a shared Mercedes-Benz van, all as part of the city’s transit offering.
May 14, 2018
The suspects were seen on video arguing with a rival gang at an unnamed car rental office in February before opening fire.
March 21, 2018
After spotting a van stolen from his rental company, Bandango Van Rentals CEO Sharky Laguana tracked and reclaimed the vehicle. Now, he's hoping to make it easier for other rental operators to reclaim their stolen property.
February 14, 2018
The lawsuit was brought against the company by drivers in California for alleged labor-code violations.
January 17, 2018
The offer is slated to stand for “as long as there is a need and we have them available,” the company said.
December 13, 2017
The state’s Department of Motor Vehicles is taking steps to set requirements for the testing and deployment of vehicles that lack a human driver.
March 13, 2017
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved regulations allowing Uber and Lyft drivers to use rental vehicles. The CPUC redefined rental vehicles as personal vehicles for ride-hailing drivers.
December 20, 2016
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) postponed voting on a proposed rule that would ban ride-sharing drivers (Lyft, Uber) from using rental cars to pick up passengers if the driver signed a lease for less than four months.
April 27, 2016
To meet the demand for convertible rentals, California Rent-A-Car has added the Ford Mustang convertible and several new Mini Cooper convertibles (including the Mini Roadster convertible and the Mini convertible S) to its fleet.
October 23, 2013
The California Coastal Commission has approved the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority’s coastal development permit for a new rental car facility at San Diego International Airport — with certain conditions.
August 28, 2013
A private taxi driver operating for Uber is being sued by a San Francisco woman who was severely injured as the result of an accident involving the driver.
August 14, 2013
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) proposed new rules that would place car-sharing services into a new transportation business category, separate from taxicabs and limousine services.
August 7, 2013
Car-sharing companies Uber, Sidecar and Lyft received cease-and-desist letters from the Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s taxicab administrator, despite being authorized to operate by the California Public Utilities Commission.
July 3, 2013
In a company first for the U.S., Toyota launched an electric car sharing initiative in partnership with the Advanced Power & Energy Program from University of California, Irvine.
March 25, 2013
The Hermosa Beach City Council approved a resolution to bring a car sharing program to the region. The program still needs approval from eight other cities to advance.
January 14, 2013