Point Austin: Sign Right Here

TNC petition and Kitchen recall election recipes for pointless public expense, voter cynicism, and lousy government

"...staff had certified the petitions submitted by the coalition Ridesharing Works for Austin in support of an ordinance regarding..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Thumbs Up or Down?

Will bowing to Uber and Lyft set a bad precedent for city government?

"...Uber and Lyft, TechNet, and their supporters in the Ridesharing Works for Austin campaign) have submitted their petitions (with..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: How Much Money Is Too Much?

As Uber and Lyft's millions flood, Austin voters may have had enough of Prop 1

"...Uber and Lyft (via their political action committee, Ride­shar­ing Works for Austin) had filed finance reports with the City..."

May 6, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Let the Battle Begin

We didn't ask for this fight, but Uber and Lyft have bought it

"...Citizens United), and will be highly motivated to bring Austin to heel in order to send a message to..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Uber, Lyft Return to Austin Monday

Gov. Abbott expected to sign rideshare bill

"...and Lyft have announced they plan to return to Austin, as Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign transportation..."

May 25, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: A Modest Proposition

How much misinformation can you buy for $2 million?

"...I suppose Austinites should feel somewhat flattered that Uber and Lyft are..."

April 22, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Safety for Some

The mayor tries to find a way to placate Uber and Lyft

"...it. Ultimatums reliably heighten the stakes. And they're plenty informative, too; what's most important suddenly will stand out in..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Katie Matlack

72 Hours (or So) of Ridesharing

With Uber and Lyft still boycotting Austin, we take the competition for a drive

"...water coolers, and Uber and Lyft opting out of Austin proper after voters upheld the city's regulations in the..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

The Show Goes On For SXSW-Selected Films

Cinemas step up to provide Austin screenings

"...left a lot of films without a home, either for a world or Austin premiere. However, several Austin cinemas..."

March 12, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...one thing that almost everyone can agree on in Austin, it's that our transportation situation is unacceptable and unsustainable...."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

Puns, Pigs, and Puppets in Austin Web Series Buckle Up

Ridesharin' dirty with writer Andy Silverman

"...One of the best things about ridesharing is how uniquely terrible it can be. Sure, that..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Screens Feature by Dan Gentile

Council Preview: Are You Reddy for This?

Council delays discussions about Austin Energy

"...is to resume its discussion of policy matters at Austin Energy, Tuesday's work session offered an answer – let's..."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Campaign Finance Reports Shed Light on Prop 1 PAC Spending

Ridesharing Works coffer dwarfs rival PAC

"...March 28 have been released, it'll be much harder for the pro-Prop 1 crowd to accuse their opponents of..."

April 15, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

Leffingwell Shares the Ride

Former mayor now chair of “Ridesharing Works” campaign

"...Ridesharing Works for Austin, the coalition leading the campaign in..."

April 12, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Money Doesn’t Talk, It Swears

Uber and Lyft spending $8 million-plus to sell Proposition 1

"...In the last month, Ridesharing Works for Austin – the PAC established by transportation..."

April 30, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Ubering to the Polls

There's no stopping a costly referendum election

"...How will Austin regulate transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft? Following..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

More Strong-Arming From Uber and Lyft

President of U.S. Chamber tries to undermine U.S. “Smart City” grant

"...to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, suggesting that Austin’s candidacy for a Smart City Challenge Grant might be..."

April 24, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Prop 1 Election Results

Uber and Lyft vs. Austin, the numbers through the night

"...search engine firm Baidu) – attempting to overturn an Austin city policy is unprecedented. Tonight, Austinites see if $9..."

May 7, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Uber Supporter Goes to Court

Asks Texas Supreme Court to change ballot language

"...you thought that the controversy between the city of Austin and transportation network companies Uber and Lyft would die..."

March 10, 2016 News Post by Mac McCann

Texas Supremes Deny Uber

Ballot language to remain the same

"...to require City Council to rewrite the ballot language for the May 7 ordinance regarding transportation network companies (TNCs)...."

March 14, 2016 News Post by Mac McCann

Adler to Vote "Against" Prop. 1

Mayor announces opposition to TNC proposition on Monday

"...of Proposition 1. “I believe such a vote puts Austin and the rideshare companies constructively back at the negotiating..."

April 25, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

10-1, Take Two

Five City Council incumbents up for re-election this November

"...on the charter revision committee that brought 10-1 to Austin in 2012, and since her inauguration, the former firefighter..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Where the Money Goes

Uber & Lyft spending freely on Prop. 1 campaign

"...Former Mayor Lee Leffingwell says he is “accepting compensation” for..."

April 15, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Public Notice: Learning to Share?

A full week of Proposition 1

"...Just time for a quick recap of the week (as John Oliver..."

April 29, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Prop. 1 Campaign Switches Into High Gear

As more take sides on the Uber / Lyft debate, allegations of being bought out are traded

"...But Huey Rey Fischer, recent Demo­crat­ic candidate for House District 49, disagrees. Last week, Fischer was hired..."

April 8, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

Uber, Lyft Form PAC, Push Petition

Newly formed Ridesharing Works for Austin PAC wants to make Council regs permanent

"...Uber had banded with TechNet, ATX Safer Streets, and Austin Music People to introduce a political action committee –..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Prop. 1: False Advertising Claims Escalate

City officials deny claims on background checks

"...I reported, as Travis Consi­dine of pro-Prop. 1 PAC Ridesharing Works for Austin told me, that if Prop. 1..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

Uber Says "Thumbs Down"

No truce in the TNC war

"...and Uber and Lyft shows no signs of abating. Ridesharing Works for Austin, a TNC-funded and supported political action..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

Huey Rey Fischer Enters TNC Fray

Former UDems pres joins Ridesharing Works for Austin

"...For example, when the Austin American-Statesman recently ran opposing columns..."

March 31, 2016 News Post by Mac McCann

Public Notice: Think Globally, Vote Locally

Why your country is depending on you to vote no on Prop 1

"...coming from, where's it going, what's it being used for?..."

May 6, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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