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UberX drivers quit working in Seattle to protest lower wages

Some UberX drivers in Seattle are no longer working for Uber as a way to protest how they’ve been treated… Read More

Poll: Will Uber’s questionable marketing tactics force you to choose Lyft, or a taxi?

The Verge has a fascinating story today that examines Uber’s questionable recruiting tactics that is part of an attempt to take down… Read More

California lawmaker votes to restrict Uber, then gets caught drunk driving

California Senator Ben Hueso may not like how transportation companies like Uber and Lyft are operating in his state, but… Read More

Tech Moves: Chef names new VP of Engineering, Lyft COO leaves after tension with founders; and more

—Jez Humble has joined Chef as the company’s Engineering Vice President. Prior to joining Chef, Humble was a principal at ThoughtWorks, where… Read More

Uber, Lyft not a top priority for Portland leaders, official says

On a conference call with reporters Tuesday to discuss the hiring of expert campaigner David Plouffe, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick… Read More

Uber updates app with destination entry, turn-by-turn directions for drivers

If there’s one part of an Uber ride that can be frustrating, it’s hopping in the backseat of a car… Read More

Transportation tussle: The Uber vs. Lyft fight is reaching absurd levels

In what’s turning out to be a transportation startup version of Ali vs. Frazier, Uber and Lyft are exchanging some… Read More

Lyft says Uber employees tricked its drivers, canceled more than 5K rides since October

It’s no secret that Uber and Lyft don’t exactly like each other. But now the competition may be reaching excessive… Read More

Sidecar has been testing shared rides before Uber, Lyft; CEO says ‘people love this thing’

Uber and Lyft both made headlines today for introducing a new way for people to carpool with others who are riding… Read More

Uber, Lyft rolling out ways to share rides with strangers heading in the same direction

Late Tuesday, Uber announced a new way for people to carpool with others who are riding on similar routes called UberPool. Today,… Read More

Once foes, now friends: Uber, for-hire drivers team up for ‘Driver Appreciation Day’

Earlier this year, drivers from for-hire companies in Seattle would attend City Council meetings and publicly voice their displeasure with new startups like… Read More

Number of UberX drivers in Seattle soars past 2,000

If you’re looking for a ride in Seattle these days, waiting for an Uber vehicle will likely not take more than… Read More

Seattle City councilmember explains why he voted against law that legalized Uber, Lyft

A majority of the Seattle City Council voted on Monday to approve a new regulatory framework for transportation startups like UberX,… Read More

Seattle legalizes Uber, Lyft to operate without caps

Transportation startups like UberX, Lyft, and Sidecar will finally be able to legally operate in Seattle. The City Council today… Read More

Seattle City Council repeals law that capped UberX, Lyft and Sidecar drivers

Earlier this year when the Seattle City Council set initial regulations for Uber, Lyft and Sidecar, it seemed nobody was happy… Read More

Seattle City Council set to repeal law that capped UberX, Lyft and Sidecar drivers

The Seattle City Council is expected to vote today to repeal the ordinance that capped the number of active UberX, Lyft and… Read More

Uber and Lyft still collecting signatures, as Seattle City Council considers new agreement

Despite reaching an agreement to allow Uber, Lyft and Sidecar to operate in Seattle legally, a coalition group is still collecting signatures from… Read More

Full text: How Uber and Lyft struck a deal in Seattle

The City of Seattle this morning released the full outline of the agreement that paves the way for Uber, Lyft, Sidecar… Read More

Seattle’s compromise with Uber, Lyft and Sidecar leaves key players mostly happy

Back in March, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick pulled no punches when discussing Seattle’s plan to cap the number of drivers… Read More

Seattle mayor reaches deal to legalize Uber, Lyft and Sidecar, without driver limits

It looks like UberX, Lyft and Sidecar are here to stay in Seattle. After more than one year of City… Read More

UberX slashes prices by 25% in Seattle as cease-and-desist letter looms

Uber today dropped its rates by 25 percent for UberX riders in Seattle. Last year, the San Francisco-based startup offered… Read More

American Express partners with Uber, lets users pay for rides with reward points

Last week, Lyft offered discounted cell phone bills and cheap spa treatments to drivers. Now, Uber is offering American Express rewards… Read More

Uber to partner with non-profits in Seattle, will bring ‘innovation to community giving’

Fresh off its $17 billion valuation, Uber today announced a new initiative in Seattle that will establish partnerships with local non-profits.… Read More

Uber raises massive $1.2B round: CEO Kalanick claims to be ‘changing the fabric’ of cities

Uber announced today that it has raised $1.2 billion — yes, billion with a “b” — at a $17 billion… Read More

Lyft now offering drivers discounts on AT&T cell phone plans, spa treatments, movies

As an incentive to attract more drivers, Lyft is now offering discounts on spa treatments, AT&T cell phone plans and… Read More

Seattle mayor postpones cease-and-desist letter for Uber, Lyft, Sidecar

Taxi drivers and those working for transportation network companies (TNC) will have another week to iron out an agreement that… Read More

Some UberX drivers make more money ($90K) than an average tech worker

Taxi drivers and UberX drivers do the same job: Shuttle people around town. But one group is making far more money… Read More

Fist bump gone wrong: Lyft passenger punches driver, breaks nose after smoking in car

Lyft trains drivers to give fist-bumps to passengers after they enter a vehicle as a way to break the ice. But what… Read More

Frustrated Uber drivers form association to ‘protect dignity’ as Uber jabs at Teamsters

Uber and UberX drivers angry with how they’ve been treated formed a new association on Sunday. With the help of Teamsters… Read More

King County proposes ride-sharing legislation: No caps with emphasis on safety

While the City of Seattle figures out how to regulate app-based transportation companies like UberX, Lyft and Sidecar, King County… Read More