Uber and Lyft could be safer than taxis—if they want to be
Adding biometric authentication factors can add a greater level of transparency to ride-hailing.
On May 12, 2016 by Blake Hall
The unexpected perks of Lyft and Uber’s random encounters
Ridesharing apps have helped subtly change the way we interact.
On May 11, 2016 by Selena Larson
The silver lining behind Austin’s ride-hailing standoff
Austin can still lead the way in the future of ride-hailing.
On May 11, 2016 by Joe Deshotel
Inside the campaign that makes you think twice about getting in an Uber
Do you know who’s driving you?
On May 10, 2016 by Amrita Khalid
The inside story of Uber and Lyft’s failure in Austin
Despite more than $8 million in funding, the ride-hailing companies failed to win a pivotal ballot measure.
On May 9, 2016 by Ramon Ramirez
Can a smartphone app save the taxi industry from Uber?
Hansu Kim has bet the future of his taxi company on the app Flywheel—and he wants others to do the same.
On May 9, 2016 by Aaron Sankin
Uber and Lyft to halt operations in Austin following Prop. 1 defeat
‘That shows a real lack of respect for their drivers.’
On May 8, 2016 by Samantha Grasso
How Airbnb, Uber, and Lyft rank on privacy protections
How transparency about user privacy helps keep the government honest.
On May 6, 2016 by Aaron Sankin
Uber faces class-action lawsuit over text campaign supporting Austin ballot measure
‘It is absurd to imagine that Uber paid individual, living persons…’
On May 6, 2016 by Samantha Grasso
Austin taxi and pedicab drivers rally against Uber, Lyft
Prop. 1 opponents try to get out the vote.
On May 4, 2016 by Nia Wesley
Uber reportedly plans to kill surge pricing
The company would rely on predictive data instead.
On May 3, 2016 by Selena Larson
Yet another woman comes forward to report sexual harassment from an Uber driver
She was given a $30 voucher, drivers are given preventive ‘coaching opportunities.’
On Apr 29, 2016 by Lyz Lenz
‘Friday Night Lights’ star Taylor Kitsch endorses Uber and Lyft
Let’s see if this move drives their message home.
On Apr 28, 2016 by Molly Stier
Uber’s class-action settlement means drivers will remain freelance
It’s big win for the company’s business model.
On Apr 22, 2016 by Selena Larson
Uber employee says company has no plans to leave Austin
‘Rest assured, Uber will not leave Austin.’
On Apr 21, 2016 by Samantha Grasso
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