#Uber exploring dispatching yellow cabs

#Uber exploring dispatching yellow cabs

“#Uber exploring dispatching yellow cabs” After all but killing New York City’s taxi business, Uber is now exploring the possibility of dispatching yellow cabs, according to documents reviewed by The Post. An Uber executive has lobbied Taxi & Limousine Commission chief Aloysee Heredia Jarmoszuk on the idea’s “potential,” according to a September city lobbying disclosure….

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#Docs say taxis should require shots for drivers, riders

#Docs say taxis should require shots for drivers, riders

“#Docs say taxis should require shots for drivers, riders” Should you need a jab to hail a cab? With shared vehicles basically rolling petri dishes, epidemiologists say it would be “wise” to require drivers and passengers of taxis and other hailed rides to be vaccinated. “I certainly would be in favor of that,” Dr. Barun…

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#China looking to take ride-hailing giant Didi under state control amid tech crackdown

#China looking to take ride-hailing giant Didi under state control amid tech crackdown

“#China looking to take ride-hailing giant Didi under state control amid tech crackdown” China’s government is reportedly looking to take control of ride-hailing giant Didi, the latest development in a broader crackdown that has kept Chinese tech companies and investors on their toes for months. Under plans being considered by China’s government, a subsidiary of…

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#Uber, Lyft drivers win in California’s Proposition 22 ruling

#Uber, Lyft drivers win in California’s Proposition 22 ruling

“#Uber, Lyft drivers win in California’s Proposition 22 ruling” A California judge on Friday struck down a ballot measure that allowed Uber and Lyft to deny drivers benefits by classifying them as independent contractors instead of employees. Alameda County Superior Court Judge Frank Roesch ruled that Proposition 22 was unconstitutional. California voters in November overturned…

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#Lyft driver busted for attack on country singer Clare Dunn

#Lyft driver busted for attack on country singer Clare Dunn

“#Lyft driver busted for attack on country singer Clare Dunn” Country singer Clare Dunn has tearfully revealed how a rideshare driver yanked her from the car and violently threw her face-first into the ground — with the alleged driver busted early Tuesday, online records show. “This has been hell,” the “Get Out” singer tearfully told…

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#NYC gang members busted in ride-share robbery scam: DA

#NYC gang members busted in ride-share robbery scam: DA

“#NYC gang members busted in ride-share robbery scam: DA” Four gang members have been busted in a ride-share scheme that targeted more than 50 drivers and netted over $6,500, authorities said. Their indictment was unsealed as part of a 30 Block Crew takedown linking the gang members to a Bronx car-dealership shooting, pandemic unemployment scam…

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