Taxi Apps
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Uber faces controversy over plan to track user’s locations even when app isn’t runningChanges to Uber’s privacy policy, set to go into effect July 15, would allow the ridesharing app to track its user’s location data even when the app isn’t running, prompting privacy concerns.TechJun 22, 2015
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Lyft to pay $300,000 to settle New York state lawsuitLyft, the ride-hailing service, will pay $300,000 to settle allegations that it violated New York laws.TechJun 19, 2015
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Billionaire investor Carl Icahn makes $100M investment in LyftCarl Icahn is joining the parade of investors in startups, hitching a $100 million ride with on-demand ride sharing service Lyft.TechMay 15, 2015
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Second Uber office in China under investigationChinese police have visited Uber offices in a second city in a widening investigation into the company's operations in China.TechMay 6, 2015
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More business travellers hailing Uber over taxis: ReportBusiness travellers are bypassing the taxi queue with greater frequency, choosing instead ride-hailing services like Uber Technologies.LifestyleApr 7, 2015
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Amid scrutiny, Uber says it will focus more on safetyUber promises to focus on rider safety amid increasing concerns that its drivers are not adequately screened for past criminal convictions.TechDec 18, 2014
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Taxi app Hailo pulling out of Canada, U.S. as ‘taxi wars’ heat upCar-for-hire app Hailo announced Tuesday it will cease operations in North America thanks to growing competition from rival taxi services like Uber.CanadaOct 14, 2014
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