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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 driver guilty of vehicular manslaughter
A San Francisco Superior Court jury found a former Uber driver guilty Thursday of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter for fatally striking a 6-year-old girl on New Year's Eve in 2013.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
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
Self-driving Ubers sidelined after deadly crash
Uber is halting self-driving car tests in San Francisco Monday after a fatal crash in Tempe, Arizona overnight.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
Former Uber CEO denies hiring engineer for trade secrets
Former Uber Chief Executive Officer Travis Kalanick wrapped up his second and last day on the stand in federal court in San Francisco Wednesday by repeating his claim that...Read More
Waymo seeks $1.8 billion from ‘cheater’ Uber
A lawyer for robotic car company Waymo accused Uber in federal court Monday of being a "cheater" in the race to produce self-driving cars.Read More
Body found in warehouse identified as missing Uber driver
A body found in a warehouse in Hayward last summer has been identified as that of a missing San Francisco Uber driver.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
Warehouse body could be missing Uber driver
Police discovered human remains Saturday morning in Hayward that may be that of a missing San Francisco Uber driver.Read More
Travis Kalanick steps down as Uber CEO
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has finally acceded to investor demands and resigned from the ride-hailing company he founded. 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
Uber driver accused of sexual battery
An Uber driver from San Francisco was arrested last week on suspicion of the sexual battery of a passenger who had gotten a ride from Oakland to Moraga.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
Mother of Uber CEO dies in boating accident
The mother of Uber's CEO died Friday in a boating accident in Fresno County and his father is in serious condition.Read More
Jane Kim suggests fee on all Uber rides
San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim is calling for the city to consider imposing a fee on trips using ridesharing companies such as Uber and Lyft to help pay for...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
San Francisco sues to force Uber driver disclosure
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera Thursday sued Uber in an effort to force the ride-hailing company to turn over driver information.Read More