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Uber sues SF tax collector to shield drivers’ names
Transportation network company Uber sued San Francisco this week over an attempt by The City's tax collector to obtain the names of drivers.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
Uber CEO steps down from Trump’s economic advisory council
About 20 people celebrated a victory Thursday afternoon in front of the Oakland building where Uber's new headquarters is being built because Uber's CEO and founder stepped down from...Read More
Arrests underway at anti-Trump protest
Arrests are underway at the Uber headquarters in San Francisco where eight protesters chained themselves to the front door Friday morning in opposition to the inauguration of President Donald...Read More
San Francisco targets taxi rules for latest redo
San Francisco transit officials are reviewing transportation codes to clean up some taxi regulations and to streamline some processes.Read More
Uber’s driverless cars leave California for Arizona
Uber is taking its self-driving vehicles to Arizona a day after the San Francisco-based ride-sharing company announced it had halted its pilot in California.Read More
Uber abandons SF self-driving pilot
Uber officials Thursday said they have sent their self-driving Volvos to Arizona for a pilot program there after a test in San Francisco was shut down by the state...Read More
Uber halts tests of self-driving cars
A controversial Uber test of self-driving cars in San Francisco was brought to a halt Wednesday after the California Department of Motor Vehicles revoked the vehicles' registration.Read More
California slams brakes on Uber self-driving cars
State regulators Thursday ordered ride-booking firm Uber to stop operating self-driving vehicles on San Francisco city streets.Read More
Uber driver arrested after alleged groping
Police arrested an Uber driver early Sunday morning after a female passenger said the man kissed and groped her outside her Palo Alto home.Read More
Uber driver arrested after parking ticket assault
An Uber driver was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police parking assistant issuing him a ticket in downtown Mountain View.Read More
Uber driver banned after alleged sexual assault
A Redwood City-based Uber driver was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a female passenger as he was giving her a ride home Friday evening.Read More
Judge approves Uber service dog settlement
A settlement between Uber Technologies Inc. and advocates for blind people who use service animals was given preliminary approval.Read More
Deadline extended for Lyft, Uber drivers to register as businesses
The San Francisco Tax Collector's Office on Tuesday announced a brief reprieve for drivers working for ride-booking services.Read More
Uber, Lyft settlements receive legal scrutiny
Proposed settlements that would give Uber and Lyft drivers up to $127 million went before two different federal judges in San Francisco Thursday.Read More
Uber woos Parkmerced residents with discounts
Uber officials Wednesday announced a partnership with a real estate developer to encourage car-free living in San Francisco.Read More
Uber, Lyft drivers urged to register as businesses
Nearly 37,000 people who work as drivers for ride-booking services in San Francisco will have to register as a business within 30 days.Read More
Uber pays $25 million for inflating safety claims
Uber settled a civil enforcement case brought by prosecutors in San Francisco and Los Angeles for up to $25 million Thursday.Read More
Uber offers millions to settle passenger lawsuits
Uber Technologies Inc. and six passengers asked a federal judge in San Francisco Thursday to approve a $28.5 million settlement.Read More