Texas
New state law requires Texas rideshare drivers to take training to spot human trafficking
Posted on · Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft will provide annual online training on human trafficking awareness and prevention.
Tag: uber
Technology
Houston among U.S. cities where Uber unveils teen accounts for ride-hailing services
Posted on · Children between the ages of 13 and 17 can secure their own Uber rides, for the first time, after an account is initially set up by their parent or guardian.
Houston Matters
Wildfire update, and Correa and Watson find new homes (March 21, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: An update on wildfires and their effect on Houston's air quality, a local veterinarian answers your questions, and we get an update on Houston sports.
Houston Matters
Space Travel With No Toilet: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The Week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Politics
Uber, Lyft Offer To Pay Their Drivers’ Legal Fees If They’re Sued Under Texas’ New Abortion Law
Posted on · Under Texas's new abortion law anyone can be sued if they aid a person who is trying to get an abortion in violation of the law.
Transportation
Houston Is Trying Out Rideshare Parking Zones
Posted on · Six zones have been established downtown and officials are also looking at other areas with lots of clubs and restaurants.
Bauer Business Focus
How Should The Sharing Economy Be Taxed?
Posted on · The economy created by the Ubers and Airbnbs of this world poses a challenge for taxing authorities.
News
Texas Will Receive $6 Million Through Settlement about Data Breach Involving Uber
Posted on · A lawsuit alleges the company knew hackers had accessed confidential information about its drivers and didn’t disclose the breach for a year
Houston Matters
How Far Do Our Privacy Rights Go in The Era of Social Media?
Posted on · After a St. Louis Uber and Lyft driver was dismissed for live streaming his passengers without their knowledge, Houston Matters discusses the law governing recordings and privacy in the digital age.
News
In The Age Of Amazon And Uber, More Companies Jump On Bandwagon
Posted on · In a time where brick-and-mortar stores are losing customers, what does it mean for the future of the shopping economy?
Houston Matters
Prison Air Conditioning, And Flying Taxis: The Good, Bad, & Ugly Of The Week’s News
Posted on · Our panel of non-experts weighs in on some of the interesting stories from the week’s news and decides if they are good, bad, or ugly.
NASA
Uber Is Working With NASA On Flying Taxi Project In Dallas
Posted on · Uber has set a goal of testing these electric flying vehicles by 2020 and a commercial launch in 2023
News
The Next Local Control Fight? Like Uber Before, City Regulations For AirBnB And HomeAway Are In The Crosshairs
Posted on · This time, the fight is happening in the courts after attempts to overturn short-term rental ordinances failed in the Legislature.
News
UPDATE: Woman Struck And Killed By Self-Driving Uber Vehicle In Arizona
Posted on · Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months
News
Uber, Lyft Drivers Earning A Median Profit Of $3.37 Per Hour, Study Says
Posted on · Researchers at MIT said 30 percent of Uber and Lyft drivers are actually losing money after taking car expenses into account, while most drivers earn less than minimum wage