Taxis
Lyft Driver Charged With Kidnapping, Raping Passenger
Omar Al Naser, 32, is accused of picking up a passenger in his vehicle and taking them to his home and assaulting them.
Robotaxis May Be the Transportation Industry's Next Major Disruptor
New research suggests that autonomous robotaxis could be operational in the next decade, disrupting ride hailing and conventional taxis.
'Superhero' Taxi Driver Saves Mom and Kids Stranded at Airport
"He wasn't going to let us down," said Jessica LaFair of their generous taxi driver, Tim Jones, who paid for a car seat so her family could ride.
Taxi Driver Allegedly Raped Woman After Driving Her Home From Party
The 31-year-old woman had gone to the party in Brighton, U.K. before taking a taxi home to Worthing.
NYC Taxi Commission Issues Advisory to Drivers on Passengers' Pronouns
The Taxi and Limousine Commission sent an email to drivers reminding them to defer to a passenger's preferred pronouns, or use gender-neutral pronouns if the passenger's pronouns are unknown.
Uber London Ban: Taxi Alternatives When Visiting U.K. Capital
As Uber loses its license to operate in the capital, we look various other travel options open to tourists, including affordable ways of getting around.
Trump Attorney Faces Growing Unpaid Tax Bill From Taxis
Cohen owns multiple taxi companies but denies he owes the tax to New York state.
Uber Lost Its London License, Londoners Freak Out
Londoners are venting their frustration with the decision on Twitter.
Uber May Have to Pay More to Operate in London
The company could face an increase in operator license fees in London under proposed changes by the city's transport authority.
Mercedes and Bosch Join Forces to Develop 'Robo Taxis'
The world's largest maker of premium cars and the world's largest automotive supplier are teaming up.
Taxi Union Takes on Trump Ban; Uber Suffers
People are deleting the Uber app after its drivers broke the New York Taxi Workers Alliance strike.
3,000 Ubers Could Cut New York Traffic by 300 Percent
Carpooling could eliminate the need for 75 percent of NYC taxis.
Uber Drivers Stage Protest Outside S.F. Headquarters
The San Francisco protest is one of several demonstrations in the U.S. against Uber's recent cut in fares.
Uber Overtakes Taxis, Rental Cars for Business Travel
Meanwhile, taxis have taken a huge hit in the transportation battleground.
Uber India Driver Gets Life in Prison for Rape
Shiv Kumar Yadav was convicted of rape, kidnapping and intimidation last month.
The Big Idea Behind the Battle Between Uber and Yellow Cabs
A revolution is taking place and transportation is the battle zone—the old order is under attack.
Uber and AirBnB Are Challenging Vested Interests and Disrupting Politics as Usual
Now consumers have a real alternative against which they can compare the protectionist status quo.
The Fight Against Uber Gets Violent in France
Singer Courtney Love was one of the frustrated passengers caught up in the protests.
Big Taxi Vs. Uber. What About Complaints?
What takes years to happen in the Big Taxi, Big Government world happens almost instantly in the Uber ride-sharing world.
Free Cab Rides Offered During Storm in NYC
During the expected blizzard, emergency responders, the elderly and the disabled will benefit from the rides.
Taxi Drivers Stop Traffic in Paris; Uberpop to Be Banned
France's highly regulated taxi drivers say Uber has hit their business unfairly as it has expanded rapidly.
Exclusive: London Cabbies Say Uber Is Dangerous Because of 'Immigrant Drivers'
A spokesman described Uber as "like getting in a sea full of sharks" for female passengers
Uber in India: Unaccountable and Unsafe
Taxi app firm Uber is under fire after a young woman in New Delhi accused a driver of rape.
Taxi Drivers Protest Uber, Bring European Cities to a Standstill
"This about an all out assault on our profession, our livelihoods," said Max Small, a driver of one of London's black taxis for 34 years