Take a Survey for a More Queer-Friendly Rideshare Experience

Homobiles wants to hear from LGBTQIA+ drivers around the country

"...For both LGBTIQA+ drivers and passengers, the rideshare experience simply isn’t the same as everyone else’s. Rides..."

July 2, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Megan Menchaca

How to Get to Q2 Stadium by Car, Bus, Rail, Bicycle, and Rideshare

"Can I park at Q2?" and other burning questions answered

"...arrival – plotting your bus or rail route, downloading rideshare apps, pre-booking a parking space, or just knowing where..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

Austin Rideshare Drivers Get Organized

Local chapter forms in support of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, a renewal of workers' rights

"...In late July, Rideshare Drivers United announced its new Austin chapter, rallying at..."

Aug. 6, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Rideshare Wars Continue

The ground transportation game is changing

"...arms in June after the Texas Legislature gutted municipal rideshare regulations. With them came the aggressive pricing models and..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Rape Claims Hit Rideshare Drivers

Lyft, RideAustin drivers both arrested on sexual assault charges

"...Two local rideshare drivers were arrested this week and charged with felony..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Rideshare Wars Round 2: Fare Thee Well

First TNC drops in response to Uber and Lyft's returns

"...100 ushered in the next era of the city's Rideshare Wars. RideAustin COO Marisa Goldenberg told the Chronicle that..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City Plots Rideshare Future

Stakeholder meeting kicks off pilot program

"...Hopefully representatives from Uber, Lyft, and whichever other TNCs..."

June 10, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Need a Lyft? Rideshare Wars, the Sequel

New player brings rideshare back to city agenda

"...voicing its disapproval of Lyft's actions, and reminding potential ridesharers that anybody who accepts payments above the federally mandated..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Rideshare Saves Lives

April 28, 2016 Postmarks

Don't Drink and Rideshare

Lyft passenger gets a wilder ride than he bargained for

March 25, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

Navigating Rideshare's Course

City begins stakeholder meetings

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

City Plots Rideshare's Course

Stakeholder meetings begin on TNC pilot program

June 12, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Fasten Calls It Quits

Another rideshare bites the dust

"...Austin has lost another stalwart in its rideshare wars. Fasten, the Boston-based company with Russian roots, announced..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

CapMetro Launches On-Demand Service in East Austin

Rideshare tech meets bus convenience with Pickup app

"...a 15-minute time window. The project, a collaboration with rideshare platform development firm VIA, will cover major destinations in..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fasten Nabs RideAustin's Communication Engagement Director

Upstart rideshare company hires Joe Deshotel

"...that had largely turned to a new group of rideshare companies to help them navigate Austin's troubled transportation ecosystem...."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Todd Phelps: 'Creativity and Common Sense'

"...TP: The No. 1 on that is rideshare. Rideshare has been blocked by [Council Member Mike] Martinez..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

The Toll

A rideshare into cosmic horror is just worth paying attention

"...When you get into a rideshare (remember those?) or let someone into your car, who..."

March 26, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Spree

Man Bites Dog hits the influencer generation

"...and makes enough of a living driving for a rideshare app called Spree that his mom hasn't kicked him..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Transportation Options at SXSW

How to get around during the clusterfuck of festival season

"...The official rideshare company of SXSW this year, as well as the..."

March 1, 2017 SXSW Post by Katarina Brown

SXSW Selection The Toll Keeps Rolling

As special screenings are added, we talk to the filmmakers

"...Everyone depends on rideshares. But the crushing reality is that, while they are..."

March 12, 2020 Screens Post by Jenny Nulf

Unwanted and Unneeded

"...they were told by those getting petition signatures for rideshare. They were told that rideshare co.'s were being forced..."

Jan. 26, 2016 Postmarks

Car2Go Offers Promotion for New Members

Through Dec. 6, Car2Go waives its sign-up charge for new members from $35 to $5 and adds 60 minutes of free travel time

"...As rideshare firms become synonymous with surge pricing, and Uber gets..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Smog Cometh

Alternative transportation programs help keep Austin in line

"...regional initiatives like Clean Air Partners and River Cities Rideshare. If 10% of the 160,000 workers employed locally by..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Manodrome

Jesse Eisenberg is haunting as a fractured victim of MRA nonsense

"...a working0class stiff who's fallen on hard times, working rideshare gigs to support himself and his pregnant girlfriend, Sal..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

How to Get to and From ACL Festival

Free shuttles, pricey rideshares, and more

"...East-west detours include Cesar Chavez Street and Fifth Street. Rideshare..."

Oct. 4, 2023 Music Post by Oscar Rodriguez

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival FAQs

What you need to know to get to and enjoy the fest

"...possible please take public transportation, carpool, arrange a ride, rideshare, or ride your bike! Rideshare pickups and drop-offs should..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Food Feature

Microtransit Takes Off in Central Texas

Uber wins over the suburbs

"...of transportation was gaining popularity. "And then as the rideshare started taking off, we started exploring that possibility and..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Autonomous Vehicles Seek Traction in Austin

Hands off the wheel

"...streets and recently opened a waiting list for its rideshare service in the city. The company already has driverless..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

How To Get To and From ACL Music Festival

Shuttles, bikes, rideshares, scooters, and sometimes just your feet

"...remove or hide any valuable belongings from your car. Rideshare..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Music Post by Leena Alali

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Takin' It to the Streets: Rideshare app drivers in Austin have formed the first Texas..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature

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