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Stories related to: ride-sharing

Courtesy of City of West Sacramento

West Sacramento Launches On-Demand Ride Hailing Program With Mercedes Vans

May 14, 2018 | Steve Milne

There'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.

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Uber And Lyft Drivers Could Organize Under Assembly Bill

April 20, 2016 | Ben Bradford

California lawmakers are considering new protections for workers in the so-called “gig economy.”

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Senate Panel Blocks Bill Targeting Ride-Hailing App Pricing

April 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."

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Capitol Chat: Drug-Related Bills

April 7, 2016

Two 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.

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Capitol Roundup: Drug Crime, Ride-Hailing Bills Advance

April 5, 2016 | Ben Adler

The 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.

Business

Uber Espanol Lets Central Valley Passengers Request Spanish-Speaking Drivers

November 18, 2015 | Rich Ibarra

The ride-sharing service Uber launched a new service for Central Valley travelers on Wednesday. Uber Espanol provides Spanish-speaking drivers for passengers.

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Lyft Cars Now Allowed At Sacramento International Airport

October 20, 2015

Sacramento International Airport says it's signed an agreement with the ride-sharing service Lyft that allows drivers to operate there.

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Ride-hailing Company Lyft To Expand To Reno On Friday

October 15, 2015

(AP) - Ride-hailing company Lyft says it's expanding to Reno and offering free rides to new customers.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Deal Allows Uber Pickups At Sacramento International Airport

September 2, 2015

Starting 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.

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It Could Be Months Before Uber, Lyft On The Road In Nevada

July 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.

 

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