News Roundup: Arrests, Assaults, and Assholes

When city politics get dirty

"...which would align almost exactly as they are for taxicab franchises. In late October, the company announced that 53..."

Nov. 9, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Mobility Committee Talks TNC Regs

TNC proposals now move to full Council

"...permitting policy is similar to the one employed for taxicab franchises: Under the regulation, TNCs would have the choice..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

News Roundup: Anti-Choice Work Is Never Done

Ken Paxton is an anti-abortnik

"...requirements. Fingerprinting is something that's required of all city taxicab drivers, but representatives from Uber and Lyft were adamant..."

Oct. 12, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Council: Midterm Report Cards

The Chronicle grades new Council members

"...been effective on transportation matters (especially the intractable transportation networking/taxicab nexus). She's also been an amusingly persistent voice on..."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Council Extends Cab Contracts

Council approves cab franchise extension

"...will extend the current agreement with the pre-existing three taxicab franchises for another five years, as well as grant..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Council: Taxes Are Challenging

Council prepares to challenge TCAD

"...• Items 31-34: Pursuing work in progress on taxicab franchise extensions, including perhaps a fourth (co-op) franchise;..."

May 22, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Council: If You Come to a Fork ... Take It

Council faces choices on land use – and land use

"...• Items 29-31: Extending taxicab franchises for Austin Cab, Lone Star, and Yellow Cab;..."

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Ride-Booking Surges at ABIA

Uber and Lyft want to pick you up from the airport

"...rides-for-hire. It's almost enough to make you grateful for taxicab regulation...."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Public Notice: Endorsements (Ouch)

How could we be so stupid?

"...from both the TNC task force, and an ongoing taxicab task force. By the time that gets sorted out,..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: No Way to Run a City

Why is Council drafting ordinances on the dais after midnight?

"...the already stringent regulations required of city of Austin taxicab companies." This last is a key point, because the..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

A New Deal for TNCs?

Questions remain as Riley pushes for agreement

"...regulation. TNCs, for example, further complicate an already flawed taxicab system that remains a necessary transportation resource – if..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

TCRP Sues Uber, Lyft, Yellow Cab

Alleges the companies failed to serve wheelchair-bound customers

"...services. (The drivers recommended the rejected customers try a taxicab.) Yellow Cab Austin, the largest taxi company in the..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Jimmy Scott: Always All the Way

The legendary jazz singer died last week at 88

"...Taking a taxicab to the club, I had no idea what to..."

June 19, 2014 Music Post by Bill Bentley

The Aftermath

Days later, the Red River rampage echoes through many lives

"...with two people on it before colliding with a taxicab carrying a backseat fare. The impact of that collision..."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Council: Call Me 30 More Cabs?

City Council considers permitting more cabs over drivers' opposition

"...(Items 27 & 28) that would allow 30 additional taxicab franchise permits to Lone Star Cab Co. (20) and..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...few hot-button items, including whether to authorize yet more taxicab franchise permits over drivers' opposition, and how to make..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Feature

Playback

The Eastern Sea catch the 'Plague,' Eagle Claw goes samurai, John Wesley Coleman III wants to direct, and you can't pee on the Midgetmen

"...In between complaints from handicapped residents about taxicab service and doling out plaques to representatives of green..."

June 22, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines

"..."There Goes the Neighborhood"); the meter still running on taxicab licenses; and the likelihood of dueling charter proposals over..."

June 22, 2012 News Feature

Council: Task Lists and Wish Lists

On the agenda: Green Water Treatment Plant, Seaholm, urban rail and Austin Pets Alive!

"...Items 73 and 74 consider taxicab franchises, renewing both Yellow Cab and Lone Star Cab..."

May 25, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Jonathan Toubin Returns to Austin

Call it a comeback. And a miraculous one.

"...than six months after incurring life-threatening injuries when a taxicab ran over him as he slept in a Portland,..."

May 16, 2012 Music Post by Greg Beets

The Council Meeting From Purgatory

Bring a pillow and wear your hard hat

"...by a random citizen), and third readings on the taxicab ordinance revisions (Items 64 and 65) that caused heartburn..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Zoning, Fluoride, and Old Hollywood

City Council takes on rates, permits, and all that jazz

"...could raise sparks. And the third readings of the taxicab ordinance revisions (Items 41 and 42, more permits for..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Jonathan Toubin Released from Hospital

Onetime Austin rocker turned NYC DJ recovering

"...over five weeks after sustaining life-threatening injuries when a taxicab crashed into his Portland, Ore., hotel room on Dec...."

Jan. 23, 2012 Music Post by Greg Beets

A Boy Named Emo

What was your favorite show on Red River at Emo's?

"...hospitalized in Portland, Ore., with injuries suffered when a taxicab crashed into his hotel room earlier this month, Jonathan..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Music Feature

Jonathan Toubin Benefits

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs and others aid Jonathan Toubin

"...Ore., hospital, recovering from serious injuries sustained when a taxicab crashed into his hotel room Dec. 8...."

Dec. 16, 2011 Music Post by Greg Beets

More Cabs to Hit Streets; Music Permit Changes, More

Our council preview, Pt. Two, cranks it up to 11

"...An unexpected addition to the always contentious realm of taxicab policy, courtesy of Martinez, Morrison and Tovo. Citing the..."

Dec. 13, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 5/9/11

Fundraising reports in competitive Place 3 race

"...of vehicles that we have at this time (55 taxicabs)," they write. "The free ride program is limited to..."

May 9, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Doing the Electric Slide

Electric cab item pulled from council agenda

"...a lot of opposition to the proposed ordinance from taxicab and pedicab operators. "It's not like he's the only..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Running the Numbers

Today only: Council holds off-campus meeting

"...city's Permanent Supportive Hous­ing Strategy and a report on taxicab issues, likely including ancillary issues like pedicabs. (Items 34..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Reefer Madness: Bush Pardons Hip-Hop Artist

John Forté was dealt harsh sentence under draconian drug law

"...next day as he loaded the bags into a taxicab and charged under federal law with conspiracy and possession..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

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