Taxi Apps

• Uber faces controversy over plan to track user’s locations even when app isn’t running

  Changes 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.

  Tech

  Jun 22, 2015
  
• Lyft to pay $300,000 to settle New York state lawsuit

  Lyft, the ride-hailing service, will pay $300,000 to settle allegations that it violated New York laws.

  Tech

  Jun 19, 2015
  
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• Billionaire investor Carl Icahn makes $100M investment in Lyft

  Carl Icahn is joining the parade of investors in startups, hitching a $100 million ride with on-demand ride sharing service Lyft.

  Tech

  May 15, 2015
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• Second Uber office in China under investigation

  Chinese police have visited Uber offices in a second city in a widening investigation into the company's operations in China.

  Tech

  May 6, 2015
• More business travellers hailing Uber over taxis: Report

  Business travellers are bypassing the taxi queue with greater frequency, choosing instead ride-hailing services like Uber Technologies.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 7, 2015
• Amid scrutiny, Uber says it will focus more on safety

  Uber promises to focus on rider safety amid increasing concerns that its drivers are not adequately screened for past criminal convictions.

  Tech

  Dec 18, 2014
• Taxi app Hailo pulling out of Canada, U.S. as ‘taxi wars’ heat up

  Car-for-hire app Hailo announced Tuesday it will cease operations in North America thanks to growing competition from rival taxi services like Uber.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2014