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Lyft And Uber Borrow From Taxi Model To Reduce Congestion At Portland Airport

Hailing an Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) or LYFT Inc (NASDAQ: LYFT) at the Portland International Airport can be a huge headache, with ride-hailing services making 400 read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMay 31st, 2019

Traffic wreaks havoc on SFO amid new Lyft, Uber pick up restrictions

San Francisco International Airport's plan to reduce congestion hit a speed bump Sunday evening, the airport's busiest night of the week, as halted traffic wrapped all the way around to Highway US-101 and Lyft and Uber riders experienced increased w.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 10th, 2019

Plenty of confusion, but little congestion, on Day 1 of new Uber, Lyft and taxi system at LAX

Travelers leaving LAX now have to board a shuttle or walk to a waiting area east of Terminal 1 to call a car. Travelers leaving LAX now have to board a shuttle or walk to a waiting area east of Terminal 1 to call a car......»»

Category: topSource: latimesOct 29th, 2019

LAX to end curbside pickups by Uber, Lyft and taxis

Starting at the end of October, passengers at Los Angeles International Airport will be bused to a centralized lot to meet their rides. The goal is to ease congestion at an airport where traffic jams are the norm no matter the time of day......»»

Category: topSource: washpostOct 4th, 2019

Phoenix taxi owner talks ride sharing, new airport pickup and why taxis have benefited from Uber and Lyft

VIP Taxi is the first taxi company to get a new contract at the airport in nine years......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 8th, 2018

Honolulu City Council bill would make ride sharing business model unworkable, Uber says

The bill would place a cap on pricing for transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft, similar to the cap on taxi fares that is currently regulated by the city......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 22nd, 2018

San Francisco Airport Lunacy Causing Huge Traffic Congestion

Authored by Mike Shedlock via MishTalk, San Francisco does not allow Uber and Lyft to pick up at arrivals. The result is humorous, for those on the outside. This Tweet caught my eye today. It’s ill.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJun 4th, 2018

Councilman submits bill to keep Uber and Lyft honest

A little more than a month before congestion pricing fees passed by Albany go into effect, a councilman has proposed a bill that addresses a fear running through the taxi industry: that ride-hail... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkNov 30th, 2018

Councilman wants to keep Uber and Lyft honest

A little more than a month before congestion pricing fees passed by Albany go into effect, a councilman has proposed a bill that addresses a fear running through the taxi industry: that ride-hail... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkNov 30th, 2018

First phase of U.S. 40 improvement project begins near Dayton International Airport

The new project that aims to improve safety, reduce traffic congestion and support job creation near the Dayton International Airport is now underway......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 11th, 2021

Lyft to continue service at Sky Harbor despite new fees; Uber still undecided

Ride-hailing company Lyft said new fees at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport won’t stop it from offering service there, but Uber has yet to decide what it will do. The new fees are coming after the Arizona Supreme Court unanimously rule.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 21st, 2020

AZ Supreme Court: Phoenix allowed to raise rates on Uber, Lyft for airport runs

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Thursday the city of Phoenix is able to increase fees for ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft when they operate at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The court ruled unanimously on the matter. The .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 2nd, 2020

Taxi-medallion task force to recommend rule changes, rescue plans

A City Council task force addressing the taxi-medallion loan crisis will recommend creating an app to make yellow cabs more competitive with Uber and Lyft, introducing flexible pricing--and rescuing... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkJan 30th, 2020

Phoenix delays Uber, Lyft fee increase until Supreme Court rules

The city of Phoenix decided Wednesday to delay putting new ground transportation fees in place at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport until after the Arizona Supreme Court rules whether the fee increases are constitutional. In December, Phoenix.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 22nd, 2020

Attorney General questions legality of Phoenix airport fees for Uber, Lyft

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said Thursday he believes the city of Phoenix violated state law when it voted to increase fees for ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft operating at Sky Harbor International Airport. Brnovich’s office rel.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 16th, 2020

Uber partners with Hyundai on electric air taxi

U.S. ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc and South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor have teamed up to develop electric air taxis, joining the global race to make small self-flying cars to ease urban congestion......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 7th, 2020

Uber, Hyundai Motor team up to develop electric air taxi

U.S. ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc and South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor plan to jointly develop electric air taxis, they said on Tuesday, joining the race for flying cars to ease urban congestion......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 6th, 2020

Uber gets judge to toss taxi authority anti-congestion rule

Uber Technologies Inc. scored a legal victory over the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission after a state court judge annulled a new rule limiting the “cruising” time of car-hire vehicles that... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkDec 24th, 2019

Despite boycott threats, Phoenix approves airport fees on Uber and Lyft

For a second time, the Phoenix City Council approved a measure Wednesday to increase fees for ride-hailing companies like Uber (NYSE: UBER) and Lyft (Nasdaq: LYFT) when they pick up or drop off passengers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 18th, 2019

Say goodbye to those blue-and-yellow airport vans: SuperShuttle is going out of business

The shared ride airport vans have faced stiff competition from Uber, Lyft and other companies offering rides to and from the air.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayDec 12th, 2019

Uber, Lyft Defend Independent Contractor Model On Capitol Hill

Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and LYFT Inc. (NASDAQ: LYFT) are pushing back against lawmakers challenging their independent contractor model. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaNov 4th, 2019