/tags/ride-sharing ride-sharing en-US WLRN Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:07:26 GMT /news/2022-07-11/uber-lobbied-and-used-stealth-tech-to-block-scrutiny-according-to-a-new-report A nonprofit network of investigative reporters details charges of how the ride-sharing service pushed into markets around the world as a company spokesperson acknowledged "mistakes'' in the past. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:07:26 GMT /news/2022-07-11/uber-lobbied-and-used-stealth-tech-to-block-scrutiny-according-to-a-new-report The Associated Press /2022-04-22/heres-why-you-might-still-want-to-wear-masks-on-public-transport Sure, you don't have to wear a mask on airplanes, buses and ride shares anymore, but you still might want to depending on the circumstances. Here's what experts say about the risks. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:03:56 GMT /2022-04-22/heres-why-you-might-still-want-to-wear-masks-on-public-transport Will Stone, Maria Godoy /2022-03-14/uber-and-lyft-add-fuel-surcharges-to-rides-as-gas-prices-surge-nationwide As of Wednesday, the average cost of a gallon of regular fuel is now $4.305, according to AAA. Both ride-share companies say they're adding surcharges to deal with the spike in gas prices in the U.S. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:31:14 GMT /2022-03-14/uber-and-lyft-add-fuel-surcharges-to-rides-as-gas-prices-surge-nationwide Jonathan Franklin /news/2021-11-11/an-uber-fee-unfairly-impacts-riders-with-disabilities-a-doj-lawsuit-says Federal prosecutors say the company hasn't modified its "wait time" policy to help riders with disabilities. Uber says it now waives fees for riders who certify that they're disabled. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:58:28 GMT /news/2021-11-11/an-uber-fee-unfairly-impacts-riders-with-disabilities-a-doj-lawsuit-says Joe Hernandez /sports/2020-02-03/uber-rides-to-miami-beach-cost-upwards-of-335-after-super-bowl Rideshare prices surged as the Super Bowl ended on Sunday night — a one-way trip to South Beach from Miami Gardens reached $335 for an UberXL at 11:30… Mon, 03 Feb 2020 15:19:03 GMT /sports/2020-02-03/uber-rides-to-miami-beach-cost-upwards-of-335-after-super-bowl Martin Vassolo/Miami Herald /news/2017-06-26/for-miami-ride-sharing-startup-it-takes-a-village-to-drive-a-child Uber for kids? It could be a thing in Miami soon, with the debut of a ride-sharing service that's a new spin on the after-school carpool. The company is… Mon, 26 Jun 2017 20:45:00 GMT /news/2017-06-26/for-miami-ride-sharing-startup-it-takes-a-village-to-drive-a-child /news/2016-01-20/despite-progress-on-ordinance-ride-sharing-still-illegal-in-miami-dade-county Miami-Dade County commissioners on Wednesday granted preliminary approval to a proposed ordinance that would legalize ride-sharing services like Uber and… Thu, 21 Jan 2016 02:03:02 GMT /news/2016-01-20/despite-progress-on-ordinance-ride-sharing-still-illegal-in-miami-dade-county Kate Stein /news/2015-07-14/key-west-arrests-uber-driver Two weeks ago, the city of Key West police department announced that it would start arresting drivers for app-based ride-sharing services like Uber and… Tue, 14 Jul 2015 20:19:38 GMT /news/2015-07-14/key-west-arrests-uber-driver Nancy Klingener