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Nov 17, 2023

D.C. Taxis Can Now Pick Up Your Uber Ride

Uber announced a new partnership that would give all D.C. taxi drivers access to Uber trip referrals. The goal is to increase the driver pool and shorten wait times.

Aug 16, 2023

Ride-Hailing Arrived In D.C. Ten Years Ago, Bringing Convenience But Also Negative Consequences For The City

A new book examines the effects of ride-hailing on city streets, the transportation network, and workers.

Apr 21, 2022

Mask Requirement Stays In Place For D.C. Taxis, Ride-Hailing Drivers And Passengers

Both Lyft and Uber had lifted their mask mandates nationally, but said local rules still apply.

Mar 16, 2022

Uber, Lyft, And D.C. Taxis Add Surcharge To Defray Rising Gas Costs

The average cost of gas in the region is about $4.40 a gallon, one of the highest prices ever. 

Dec 31, 2020

No Late-Night Metro Service, Ride Hail Promotions This New Year’s

A recent regional surge in COVID-19 cases has seen many jurisdictions encouraging locals to stay home.

Dec 02, 2020

Outgoing D.C. Councilmember David Grosso Is Headed To A Major Lobbying Firm

Grosso will advise the firm’s clients in the real estate, hospitality, education, health care, arts, and cannabis industries.

Feb 13, 2020

Uber Will Now Let D.C. Riders Bring Their Pets—For A Fee

Uber Pet launched in D.C. this week.

Jan 24, 2020

Uber’s Self-Driving Vehicles Are Coming To D.C.

Starting today, Uber will begin data collection in D.C. for self-driving vehicles.

Nov 19, 2019

Uber And Lyft Rides To Local Airports Could Get More Expensive Next Year

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is considering a fee increase for the app-based companies, and customers could have to offset the costs.

May 07, 2019

Will D.C.’s Uber And Lyft Drivers Join The Nationwide Strike?

Unlike their counterparts in many other major cities, drivers in D.C. haven’t had an organized group to fight for their interests.

 
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