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Monthly Archives: January 2017

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Brad Gerstman: Uber’s objections to city’s driver-fatigue rules ring hollow

The Taxi and Limousine Commission should track e-hail rides the same way it does taxi trips. Op-Ed by Brad Gerstman, Spokesperson.

By | January 26th, 2017|Latest News, Rider Safety|Comments Off on Brad Gerstman: Uber’s objections to city’s driver-fatigue rules ring hollow

DNAInfo: Uber Driver Arrested After Fatally Hitting Man in Crosswalk, NYPD Says

An Uber driver was arrested after he struck and killed a man crossing an intersection on 37th Avenue Thursday night, police said.

By | January 24th, 2017|Latest News|Comments Off on DNAInfo: Uber Driver Arrested After Fatally Hitting Man in Crosswalk, NYPD Says

MyTwinTiers: Background Check Scrutinized in Upstate N.Y. Ridesharing Expansion Proposal

It's one of the first lessons we learn as kids: don't get in the car with strangers. But modern technology has made services like Uber and Lyft so popular that many are choosing to take the risk, despite reports of violence and sexual assault involving ridesharing services.

By | January 24th, 2017|Latest News, Rider Safety|Comments Off on MyTwinTiers: Background Check Scrutinized in Upstate N.Y. Ridesharing Expansion Proposal

WCNC: Woman’s Uber ride tragically changed her life

The taxi alternative, Uber, promotes itself as being dedicated to rider safety. But that claim is being challenged by a University Park woman whose Uber ride tragically changed her life.

By | January 24th, 2017|Latest News, Rider Safety|Comments Off on WCNC: Woman’s Uber ride tragically changed her life

Democrat & Chronicle: Uber not Accessible to New Yorkers with Disabilities

Dustin Jones, founder of United for Equal Access New York, has a few words about Gov. Andrew Cuomo's upstate ride-sharing proposal, read more about it here!

By | January 24th, 2017|Latest News, People with Disabilities|Comments Off on Democrat & Chronicle: Uber not Accessible to New Yorkers with Disabilities

timesunion: Tom Harkin urges Cuomo to back disabled accessibility for ride-hailing

One of the authors of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act is urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to push for disabled accessibility requirements in any legislation that authorizes ride-hailing companies to operate upstate.

By | January 24th, 2017|Latest News, People with Disabilities|Comments Off on timesunion: Tom Harkin urges Cuomo to back disabled accessibility for ride-hailing

technical.ly: Proposed NYC law would make all your Uber pickups and dropoffs public info

A new regulation meant to help regulate fatigued drivers could have other serious implications.

By | January 12th, 2017|Latest News, Rider Safety|Comments Off on technical.ly: Proposed NYC law would make all your Uber pickups and dropoffs public info

Uber, Lyft spent nearly $1M on NYS lobbying so far in 2016

Ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft spent nearly $1 million combined during the first six months of 2016 to lobby for a bill that would have allowed them to expand to upstate.

By | January 6th, 2017|Fare Play, Latest News|Comments Off on Uber, Lyft spent nearly $1M on NYS lobbying so far in 2016

Brad Gerstman addresses Uber issues at TLC Hearing

Check out the TLC Hearing livestream coverage of NYETA spokesperson Brad Gerstman discussing Uber issues regarding rider safety.

By | January 6th, 2017|Latest News, Rider Safety|Comments Off on Brad Gerstman addresses Uber issues at TLC Hearing

Two Women to Sue Uber Over Nightmare Rides

Two women plan to file lawsuits this week against Uber, claiming their drivers terrorized them — and that the company tried to cover it up.

By | January 4th, 2017|Latest News, Rider Safety|Comments Off on Two Women to Sue Uber Over Nightmare Rides