The city of Seattle’s landmark law that will let drivers for ride-hailing platforms like Uber and Lyft decide if they want to organize and bargain collectively is a first in the country. So naturally,… Read More
Uber and Lyft are moving closer to being able to legally pick up passengers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Port of Seattle Commission will meet today to discuss the latest updates to… Read More
Uber and Lyft will be able to return to Portland under a new set of proposed regulations unveiled by the city’s Private For-Hire Innovation Task Force today. The 12-person task… Read More
California Senator Ben Hueso may not like how transportation companies like Uber and Lyft are operating in his state, but he may want to use those services the next time he… Read More
Uber is adding some political muscle to its operations as it continues to engage in a regulatory battles across the globe. The heavily-funded transportation service has named David Plouffe —… Read More
In what’s turning out to be a transportation startup version of Ali vs. Frazier, Uber and Lyft are exchanging some painful public punches at one another. First, Lyft said on… Read More
Uber and Lyft both made headlines today for introducing a new way for people to carpool with others who are riding on similar routes. But contrary to some reports, Sidecar is actually… Read More
While UberX, Lyft, and Sidecar have been approved by lawmakers to operate in Seattle, for-hire companies are trying to stay competitive with apps like Flywheel. Flywheel, a San Francisco-based company that… Read More
Earlier this year, drivers from for-hire companies in Seattle would attend City Council meetings and publicly voice their displeasure with new startups like Uber and Lyft. Now, though, those feelings have appeared to… Read More
If you’re looking for a ride in Seattle these days, waiting for an Uber vehicle will likely not take more than 10 minutes. That’s because there are more Uber drivers on… Read More
In what’s become somewhat of a tradition, Uber is delivering ice cream to people in 38 countries around the world today. Most customers will have to pony up a few bucks for their… Read More
A majority of the Seattle City Council voted on Monday to approve a new regulatory framework for transportation startups like UberX, Lyft, and Sidecar. But there was one councilmember who stood… Read More
Transportation startups like UberX, Lyft, and Sidecar will finally be able to legally operate in Seattle. The City Council today voted 8-1 to approve legislation that provides a new regulatory… Read More
Update: Seattle legalizes Uber, Lyft to operate without caps We’ve just settled in here at City Hall as Seattle’s lawmakers prepare to set regulations that will legalize transportation startups like… Read More
Finally, after nearly a year-and-a-half of discussion, the Seattle City Council is set to vote on legislation Monday that will legalize transportation startups like UberX, Lyft and Sidecar. Councilmembers plan to discuss… Read More
Earlier this year when the Seattle City Council set initial regulations for Uber, Lyft and Sidecar, it seemed nobody was happy — taxi drivers included — with the regulations approved by the councilmembers.… Read More
The Seattle City Council is expected to vote today to repeal the ordinance that capped the number of active UberX, Lyft and Sidecar drivers at 150 each — setting the stage to… Read More
Despite reaching an agreement to allow Uber, Lyft and Sidecar to operate in Seattle legally, a coalition group is still collecting signatures from citizens — just in case the city’s lawmakers don’t approve the… Read More
Back in March, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick pulled no punches when discussing Seattle’s plan to cap the number of drivers that his company and others could have on the streets… Read More
It looks like UberX, Lyft and Sidecar are here to stay in Seattle. After more than one year of City Council meetings, protests and debate, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray today… Read More
Uber today dropped its rates by 25 percent for UberX riders in Seattle. Last year, the San Francisco-based startup offered free UberX rides for two days at the beginning of… Read More
Fresh off its $17 billion valuation, Uber today announced a new initiative in Seattle that will establish partnerships with local non-profits. Called Uber Impact, the program will use Uber’s technology and… Read More
Uber announced today that it has raised $1.2 billion — yes, billion with a “b” — at a $17 billion pre-money valuation. That’s the highest valuation for any private tech… Read More
Fed up with how they’ve been treated, angry drivers from Uber and UberX are forming an association. Hundreds of drivers working for the San Francisco-based transportation startup will gather on… Read More