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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 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

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

Seattle may issue cease-and-desist letter to UberX, Lyft in 3 weeks

In less than three weeks, Seattle may issue a cease-and-desist letter to transportation companies like Lyft, Uber and Sidecar. Representatives… Read More

Major expansion: Lyft debuts in 24 cities today, lowers price nationwide by 10%

Lyft is expanding in a big way. The app-based transportation startup today launched its service in 24 cities at once,… Read More

Seattle will issue cease-and-desist to ride-sharing companies if deal can’t be reached

Seattle will issue a ceast-and-desist letter to app-based transportation startups like UberX, Lyft and Sidecar if an agreement between the companies,… Read More

Seattle ride-sharing regulations suspended; Mayor wants to negotiate with stakeholders

Seattle’s ride-sharing controversy just took an unexpected turn. A coalition group has collected enough signatures to suspend a newly-passed ordinance regulating companies like… Read More

Angry Uber drivers complain about company: ‘We’re treated a little better than slaves’

Uber, the fast-growing San Francisco app-based transportation startup, has another problem to deal with in Seattle: Angry drivers who say… Read More

Seattle’s ride-sharing rules headed for city-wide vote — with one potential roadblock

The fate of app-based transportation companies like UberX, Lyft and Sidecar may soon be decided by the people of Seattle.… Read More

Lyft cuts prices nationwide by 20%, temporarily stops taking commission from drivers

If you use Lyft to get around town, your rides are about to cost a little less. Just one week… Read More

Lyft raises $250M Series D round, eyes international expansion

Lyft may be battling city governments for the right to conduct business, but that isn’t stopping investors from putting millions… Read More

Fighting Seattle City Council: Coalition group aims to suspend ride-sharing legislation

A new coalition group in Seattle wants to collect enough petition signatures in hopes of suspending a newly-passed ordinance that… Read More

Uber transportation service coming to Tacoma in April

Heads up, Tacoma taxi drivers: You’re about to have new competition. Just weeks after Lyft and Sidecar began offering their… Read More

Uber shares commercial insurance policy just days after leak

For the past several months, members of the Seattle City Council have called out companies like Uber, Lyft and Sidecar… Read More

Lyft to battle Seattle City Council: ‘We’re prepared to fight for your right to share rides’

Even though the Seattle City Council already voted to enact laws that will regulate app-based transportation companies like UberX, Lyft… Read More

Taxi drivers defend suit against Uber in Seattle, say they want level playing field

Taxicab drivers in Seattle are suing Uber not because they’re scared of competition. In fact, they say they welcome it.… Read More

Seattle-area taxi association sues Uber for ‘unlawful and deceptive business practice’

The Western Washington Taxi Cab Operators Association is suing Uber, the app-based transportation company, for operating illegally in Seattle and… Read More

New competition for Tacoma taxis: Lyft, Sidecar make services available south of Seattle

While the debate rages on in Seattle over the legality of app-based transportation companies like UberX, Lyft and Sidecar, it… Read More

Poll: What do you think about Seattle’s regulations on UberX, Lyft, Sidecar?

Seattle’s decision to limit the number of vehicles that UberX, Lyft and Sidecar can have on its roads set off… Read More

Breakdown: What the key players are saying about Seattle’s ride-sharing cap

UberX, Lyft and Sidecar will need to play by Seattle’s rules if they want to operate in the Emerald City.… Read More

Seattle City Council approves cap on Lyft, UberX, Sidecar drivers

After nearly one year of deliberation, the Seattle City Council voted 9-0 Monday afternoon to enforce new legislation that will regulate… Read More

Live blog: Seattle City Council votes on controversial regulations for Lyft, UberX, Sidecar

Follow-up: Seattle City Council approves cap on Lyft, UberX, Sidecar drivers Breakdown: What the key players are saying about Seattle’s… Read More

UberX accuses Seattle City Council of ‘not following its own rules’

The marketing folks at UberX are once again revving up their engines with a crucial vote looming Monday afternoon in… Read More

Seattle set to cap ride-sharing companies today: Here’s what you need to know

The Seattle City Council is expected today to place a cap on the number of vehicles that companies like Lyft… Read More

Driving politicians crazy: A breakdown of ride-sharing controversies, city-by-city

From California to Florida, city and state officials are debating how to regulate ride-sharing services. In Seattle, GeekWire has been following… Read More

Taxi companies using their own smartphone apps in Seattle, but some are illegal

Amid all the hoopla in Seattle over the legality of app-based transportation companies like Lyft, Sidecar and UberX, many supporters… Read More

UberX, Sidecar and Lyft reveal how many drivers they have in Seattle

During last week’s City Council committee meeting in Seattle, several councilmembers voiced frustration over the fact that app-based transportation services… Read More

Washington state rep: ‘Artificially capping rideshares serves absolutely no public interest’

One Washington state politician thinks Seattle is making a mistake with its plan to place caps on app-based transportation startups, and plans to… Read More

House of Cars: Lessons in politics from Seattle’s ridesharing saga

In this corner: We have a young, innovative company that says it’s changing the playing field, and making life better for… Read More