Raw Paw’s Chris Dock Talks About the Fire that Destroyed Their HQ

Local arts collective devastated by flames as the year begins

"...bus. And, you know, there’s no Uber, there’s no Lyft, there’s no, like, pizza delivery. You can’t get a..."

Jan. 8, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Texas Hammer

Gov. Greg Abbott and cronies feasted on cities in 2017

"...Austin's transportation network company regulations, which brought Uber and Lyft back to town. "As your governor, I will not..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Rideshare Wars Continue

The ground transportation game is changing

"...bicker in their own silo. Riders welcomed Uber and Lyft back with open arms in June after the Texas..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Chauffeur Reg Revamp Rerouted

City set to level playing field between limos, taxis, and TNCs

"...taxis – and the paradigm-busting transportation network companies (specifically Lyft and Uber) that the state decided over the summer..."

Dec. 13, 2017 News Post by Nina Hernandez

A Tale of Two Soccer Stadiums

Will Austin get both, one, or none?

"...in a May special election (shades of Uber and Lyft), which isn't a lot of time to put together..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Artists, Assemble!

Generous Art starting a professional association for artists

"...Downtown trip even smoother, Generous Art has partnered with Lyft to provide a discount for expo attendees. All you..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Arts Post

Point Austin: Postponing the Code

CodeNEXT rewrite generating inexplicable panic

"...recall that just last year, corporate carpetbaggers Uber and Lyft spent a large fortune trying to overturn a duly..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Column by Michael King

County Dems: Vincent Harding Out, Rick Cofer In?

Election set for March 6 to fill Harding’s seat

"...immigration issues, and leading the charge against Uber and Lyft's effort to overturn Austin's rideshare regulations...."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Internet Back to School Supplies

You've filled out the apps to get here – now it's time to download some

"...For a while, Austin had kicked Uber and Lyft out – you can blame that local pride. In..."

Aug. 22, 2017 Chronolog Post by Katarina Brown

CapMetro Launches On-Demand Service in East Austin

Rideshare tech meets bus convenience with Pickup app

"...a version of the rideshare business as Uber and Lyft make their return to Austin, Capital Metro President and..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

Sine die is almost here

"...immediately. Austinites who used to drive for Uber and Lyft before they quit the city report that the company..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Headlines

"...back city regulations opposed by major TNCs Uber and Lyft. Adler and council members said the bills would "strip..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature

2017 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and how to navigate the lines

"...be able to do is hail an Uber or Lyft; those guys left town in a huff back in..."

March 3, 2017 SXSW Post

Transportation Options at SXSW

How to get around during the clusterfuck of festival season

"...Since Uber and Lyft left Austin after residents voted against accommodating them last..."

March 1, 2017 SXSW Post by Katarina Brown

Lege Lines: State Level Bullying Reaches New Plateau

Local reps’ mission this session? Keep the state GOP away from Austin.

"...more in line with the ideals of Uber and Lyft. "How do you call it mob rule when an..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...city regulations governing "transportation network companies" like Uber and Lyft...."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Public Notice: Threading the Needle

Is this the year of urban planning?

"...2016 was to be Austin's Year of Mobil­ity. The Uber/Lyft overreach created a temporary detour, but by year-end, Hizzoner..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Return of the Lege

State’s 85th Legislature already a battle of House and Senate

"...Hinojosa said, "From fair chance hiring to Uber and Lyft to so-called sanctuary cities, they're going to try to..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Local Political Stories

The city's biggest stories

"...with a May 7, 56-44% defeat of Uber and Lyft's $10 million attempt to impose their own ordinance on..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

They really said that?

"...signatures."– City Council Member Delia Garza on Uber and Lyft's petition (Jan. 22)..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature

Workman Files to Repeal Fair Chance Hiring

Workman's HB 577 would undo Council's job applicant labor protection

"...to enforce Fair Chance Hiring while asking Uber and Lyft for background checks. (An unequal and misguided parallel, but..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...has also signed on as a consultant with TNC-in-exile Lyft...."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature

The Odds on Mayor Adler’s $720 Million Mobility Bond

Is the plan just daring enough to work?

"...referendum election overwhelmed most other city business. "Uber and Lyft sucked all the air out the room," says the..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Cab Co-op Starts Its Engines

Union-backed franchise launches with 30 drivers

"...business is in trouble. Though Austin's citizens rooted out Lyft and Uber in May (or however the two companies..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"...Lyft canceled its meeting with City Council this week, a..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature

The Luv Doc: Testing

Like it or not, you are always being graded – not by your words, but by your actions

"...I got sick on the plane ride back from..."

Aug. 12, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Making Connections at Adult Summer Camp

Because we all need a little more goofiness in our lives

"...gig was a youth cabin), we were in a Lyft to the nearest liquor store, having promised the driver..."

July 29, 2016 Arts Feature by Brandon Watson

Zimmerman, TPPF Sue City Over "Sharing Economy" Regulations

D6 CM files suit over language in the Prop 1 ride-hailing ordinance

"...the staggered fingerprinting benchmarks that would've allowed Uber and Lyft to continue doing business while it worked on complying..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Public Notice: The Year of Immobility

If it's not one thing, it's another ...

"...services that have sprung up to replace Uber and Lyft in the marketplace...."

June 24, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council: Burning Daylight

Passing the hot bond potato

"...had warned that the extended battle over Uber and Lyft – only partly of the city's making – would..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

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