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SF taxi drivers rally loudly against new airport rules
Cab drivers blasted their cab horns while driving around San Francisco City Hall on Thursday.Read More
Lyft driver arrested, suspected of sexual battery
A Lyft driver was arrested last Thursday in Emeryville for an alleged sexual battery of a passenger.Read More
New rules divide what’s left of San Francisco taxi business
Dozens of cab drivers spoke against taxi reforms that transit officials say will help suffering workers.Read More
State law clears path for SF vote on ride-sharing tax
Under the ballot measure, TNCs like Uber and Lyft would be taxed for each ride originating in San Francisco in amount of 3.25 percent of net rider fares.Read More
Uber, Lyft agree to San Francisco ride tax
Aaron Peskin said that after weeks of negotiations with both Uber and Lyft, both companies have agreed to allow The City to tax a percentage of their net ride...Read More
Scooter-free SF summer to stretch into August
The SFMTA needs more time to review the dozen applications vying for a spot in The City’s scooter permit program.Read More
Walnut Creek pilots free Lyft rides for seniors
The city of Walnut Creek is piloting a program in which seniors can schedule a free Lyft ride when standard senior paratransit service is not available.Read More
SF shoos off tour buses near ‘Full House’ victorian
The home made by famous by the 1980s sitcom Full House and its revival has caused quite a stir for neighbors.Read More
Report seeks to improve what’s left of SF taxi industry
A report released by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency recommends full-service taxicab companies be allowed to set their own fares.Read More
Credit union files taxi medallion suit against SFMTA
A credit union that helped The City of San Francisco sell taxi medallions has sued a city agency over financial losses caused by the collapse in value of the...Read More
Lyft to test self-driving cars in Concord
San Francisco-based ridesharing company Lyft announced Thursday it is partnering with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority to further develop its self-driving vehicle technology in Concord.Read More
SF sues California over ride-hailing rules
The city of San Francisco sued the state of California Thursday over new restrictions by the state on how cities can regulate drivers for ride-hailing companies.Read More
Muni rider satisfaction holds steady in 2017
Seventy percent of those surveyed rated overall Muni service as “excellent” or “good," and eight percent as "poor."Read More
SF investigates whether Uber, Lyft are public nuisances
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera is seeking a court order requiring Uber and Lyft to provide information to allow him to determine whether the companies are a public...Read More
Uber, Lyft combine for 170,000 weekday trips
San Francisco officials finally have a snapshot of what Uber and Lyft activity looks like in The City.Read More
SF city attorney seeks data from Uber, Lyft
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera issued administrative subpoenas Monday to Uber and Lyft.Read More
Mayor Lee calls for release of Uber, Lyft trip data
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee wants ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft to start releasing its data to The City.Read More
AAA leaps into car-sharing with ‘Gig’
Commuters, residents and visitors in Oakland and Berkeley will soon have another car-sharing alternative.Read More
Bankrupt Yellow Cab swallowed up by smaller competitor
The most recognizable taxi operator in San Francisco, Yellow Cab Co-Op, has been bought competitor Big Dog for $810,000.Read More