Lege Lines: Bills on the Move

The heat is on in the state's House and Senate

"...100, which would override city regulations on ridesharing and transportation network companies, passed through the Senate on second reading..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Headlines

"...House Bill 100, which would essentially deregulate transportation network companies statewide, passed in the House on second..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature

Council: A Busy Week at the Lege

City Council and the mayor confront the controlling state

"...Chronicle's News team addressed last week: immigration, property taxes, transportation network companies, women's health, environmental protection, bathroom check­points ......."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

“Dear Mayor Adler …”

Angry Uber and Lyft fans vent profane outrage on City Hall

"...the defeat of Proposition 1 and the decision of transportation network companies Uber and Lyft to immediately cease operations..."

May 14, 2016 News Post by Michael King

All That $10 Million Can't Buy

Anti-Prop 1 faction celebrates referendum's resounding defeat

"...the charge” along with CM Delia Garza in regulating transportation network companies, and "took a lot of heat for..."

May 7, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

Public Notice: Can Uber and Lyft Play Nice?

"If a business acts like it is above the law, it will pay a heavy price."

April 15, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Spring Cleaning

Recall fever sweeps Austin

"...decide whether to go with City Council's regulations for transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft, or with the..."

April 1, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Headlines

"...for the May 7 special election on regulations for transportation network companies was rejected Monday by the Texas Supreme..."

March 18, 2016 News Feature

Texas Supremes Deny Uber

Ballot language to remain the same

"...the ballot language for the May 7 ordinance regarding transportation network companies (TNCs)...."

March 14, 2016 News Post by Mac McCann

City Council: Spring Break Is Here

Council will return for a work session March 22

"...of interminable meetings driven by the double distraction of transportation network companies and short-term rentals, Council met on March..."

March 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ann Kitchen Not Going Anywhere for Now

City Clerk invalidates petition to recall District 5 council member

"...Austin," mostly due to her desire to further regulate transportation network companies)...."

March 11, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

Headlines

"...initiative" ordinance, or operate under the Council-enacted regulations concerning transportation network companies. See "Point Austin: Let the Battle Begin",..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Feature

Public Notice: Common Ground?

It's always darkest before the dawn

"...of common goals: a reasonable, fair, regulatory policy regarding transportation network companies, and a firm rejection of the idea..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines

"...return of public testimony on what to do about transportation network companies in light of a pending May referendum...."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature

Headlines

"...zoning rules, short-term rental regs ... and oh yes, transportation network companies (aka "ridesharing"), with a showdown between a..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature

Headlines

"...– when the lingering controversies over short-term rentals and transportation network companies return, along with plenty of other leftover..."

Dec. 25, 2015 News Feature

Council Approves Three Homestead Preservation Districts

Impoverished parts of East, North, and Southeast Austin receive affordable-housing protection

"...In addition to major votes on transportation network companies and lobby reform, City Council greenlighted measures..."

Dec. 25, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Sad Stories for Christmas

Foster care unconstitutional; voting rights rolled back; and more

"...ordinance that will eventually require 99% of drivers for transportation network companies to have completed a fingerprint background check...."

Dec. 21, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Headlines

"...28. Still contentious on the list: new regs on transportation network companies, and festival season fee waivers...."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature

Quote of the Week

"...horse-and-buggy to protest Council's consideration of new regulations on transportation network companies..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Column

Headlines

"...city council approved a resolution in April to allow transportation network companies...."

July 17, 2015 News Feature

Council: The Next Code is CodeNEXT

A relatively sedate agenda

"...none of the obvious hot-button issues – like regulating transportation network companies – that have energized (or plagued) recent..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The Long Shots

"...as a single-issue candidate, strenuously advocating the legalization of transportation network companies (specifically Uber and Lyft), and denouncing Martinez..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Ten Districts, Many Visions

Dialing for Dollars

"...expanded bus service and Park & Rides, legalization of transportation network companies, better signal-timing, toll lanes, and additional highway..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Campaign Snapshots

7pm, Monday, Oct. 6

"...disputing on the dais issues like greenhouse-gas emissions and transportation network companies. Advocating denser development, innovative options for affordable..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Public Notice: Can I Get a Scheduler?

District 9 opponents need to be in three places at once tonight

"...update from staff on what to do about regulating Transportation Network Companies (i.e., Uber and Lyft) at their Thursday..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

State of the City

Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2

"...fails too many of our children – a state transportation network that falls far short of our needs –..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...fails too many of our children – a state transportation network that falls far short of our needs –..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

News Roundup: Buehler, Bikes, & Uber

Uber hates City Council; bicyclists love it

"...and Lyft announced that 53 drivers who failed TNC (transportation network company) background checks had been issued chauffeur's licenses..."

Nov. 16, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Point Austin: Let the Battle Begin

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

"...declined to enact the "citizens' petition" on behalf of transportation network company (TNC) regulations drafted and promoted by Uber..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Column by Michael King

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