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TLC Commissioner Blows off Taxi Symposium

On Tuesday, June 27th a comprehensive symposium on the taxi industry-viewed by many in and out of the industry as in free fall — will be held at the New York Institute of Technology, 16, West 61st in Manhattan.

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NY AG Paralyzed as Uber’s Misconduct and Lawlessness Metastasizes

Article on behalf of Brad Gerstman, NYETA Spokesperson

By | June 14th, 2017|Fare Play, Latest News|Comments Off on NY AG Paralyzed as Uber’s Misconduct and Lawlessness Metastasizes

People with Disabilities and Advocates to Rally at Speaker Mark Viverito’s Office

Groups concerned with accessible transportation and the failure of local political leadership will be holding a rally at City Council Speaker Mark-Viverito’s district office featuring people with disabilities and advocates from a range of groups that promote the equitable treatment of disabled New Yorkers.

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NBC2: Lee County woman claims she was raped by Uber driver

A Lee County woman is accusing an Uber driver of sexual assault. The driver says he can't believe this is happening and claims the investigation will find he didn't do anything.

By | June 9th, 2017|Latest News, Rider Safety|Comments Off on NBC2: Lee County woman claims she was raped by Uber driver

ABC Action News: Uber driver arrested for strong arm robbery

An Uber driver has been arrested after apparently ripping an expensive item off a customer, who he accused of not paying.

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StarTribune: Roseville woman sues Uber after driver allegedly sexually assaulted her

A Roseville woman’s lawsuit against Uber alleging that a driver for the ride-sharing service sexually assaulted her last year was transferred Friday to federal court in Minnesota.

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Newsmax: San Francisco Claims Uber, Lyft Not Serving Poor, Disabled

San Francisco has issued subpoenas to Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc, claiming the ride-services firms fail to adequately serve poor neighborhoods and the disabled and their double-parked cars clog city traffic.

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SFGATE: Uber driver arrested in sexual battery of passenger in Moraga

A passenger who took an Uber from Oakland to Moraga was sexually battered by her driver near the end of the ride, police said Tuesday.

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CNBC: Uber executive, who obtained medical records of customer who was a rape victim, is fired

An Uber executive obtained medical records of a woman who had been raped during an Uber ride in India, according to multiple sources.

By | June 9th, 2017|Latest News, Rider Safety|Comments Off on CNBC: Uber executive, who obtained medical records of customer who was a rape victim, is fired

KIRO7: Lyft passenger in accident gets runaround on medical coverage

A passenger in a Lyft vehicle was injured in an accident on March 1 and has since been unable to get a guarantee of medical coverage to see necessary chiropractors.

By | June 9th, 2017|Latest News, Rider Safety|Comments Off on KIRO7: Lyft passenger in accident gets runaround on medical coverage