West Sacramento Launches On-Demand Ride Hailing Program With Mercedes VansMay 14, 2018 | Steve MilneThere's a new way to get around town without using your car or taking the bus in West Sacramento. The city has launched a new public transportation service offering on-demand shared rides. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUber And Lyft Drivers Could Organize Under Assembly BillApril 20, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers are considering new protections for workers in the so-called “gig economy.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSenate Panel Blocks Bill Targeting Ride-Hailing App PricingApril 20, 2016(AP) - A California Senate panel is blocking legislation aimed at preventing ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft from adjusting their prices based on demand, a practice known as "surge pricing."
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Drug-Related BillsApril 7, 2016Two drug-related bills made it through the California legislature this week, including one specifically targeting those that sell fentanyl. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us live from session to explain. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Drug Crime, Ride-Hailing Bills AdvanceApril 5, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe California Legislature has given initial approval to tighter regulations for ride-hailing companies like Lyft and Uber. Lawmakers have also advanced bills that move in opposite directions on drug crimes.
BusinessUber Espanol Lets Central Valley Passengers Request Spanish-Speaking DriversNovember 18, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe ride-sharing service Uber launched a new service for Central Valley travelers on Wednesday. Uber Espanol provides Spanish-speaking drivers for passengers.
Lyft Cars Now Allowed At Sacramento International AirportOctober 20, 2015Sacramento International Airport says it's signed an agreement with the ride-sharing service Lyft that allows drivers to operate there.
BusinessRide-hailing Company Lyft To Expand To Reno On FridayOctober 15, 2015(AP) - Ride-hailing company Lyft says it's expanding to Reno and offering free rides to new customers.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDeal Allows Uber Pickups At Sacramento International AirportSeptember 2, 2015Starting Tuesday, Uber drivers are being allowed to pick up passengers. An Uber driver and the director of operations at Yellow Cab talk about what this means for the industry. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
It Could Be Months Before Uber, Lyft On The Road In NevadaJuly 24, 2015(AP) - Members of the Nevada Transportation Authority met Thursday to take public comment about regulations for ride-hailing companies, and outlined next steps to get them on the road.
