Tag: ridesharing
Daniel Sutter: Unintended consequences of Uber
The disruption of established taxi markets by ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft is bringing financial ruin to some in the industry. The consequences...
At long last, Uber launches in Birmingham at 4 p.m.
Magic City residents have something to celebrate as 2015 draws to a close: Uber is at long last launching in Birmingham on Tuesday afternoon.
After more than...
Uber stoking support in Birmingham with new in-app “future view”
The ride-hailing app Uber has gotten creative in its months-long push to open up shop in Birmingham.
Starting Friday, when you open up the app in the Magic...
Birmingham Council postpones Uber vote as 5 councilors no-show
A scheduled vote on whether to approve new rules allowing ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to operate in the Magic City was postponed Tuesday afternoon for lack of...
Uber in Birmingham does not mean rehashing old regulations, supporters say
Birmingham insists they want Uber, but the road is not yet fully clear for the popular ridesharing service.
Despite assurances from the Birmingham City Council...
Movement to bring Uber to Birmingham building momentum fast
A weeks-long organized effort to bring ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to Birmingham seems poised to cross the goal line in the near future.
An outpouring of public...
Quick look: 5 hot topics state and national from budget to...
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Statehouse: This week is sure to be ... colorful. From tax increases on the calendar to the gaming prospects...
Will Lochamy: My Uber App won’t work. Can I get a...
We have a transportation problem, right? I think we can all agree on that. Good news … there is a solution. In fact, Rep. Jack...
Uber, Lyft ridesharing in Alabama gets mixed reaction from lawmakers
Lawmakers can’t agree whether bringing an app-based ride-hailing service like Uber or Lyft to Alabama is a good thing.
Just this week, House lawmakers declined...
