Transportation
Houston Can No Longer Regulate Uber and Lyft Now That The State Passes New Law
Posted on · City officials say they're disappointed but they want to work with the companies going forward.
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News
Texas Lawmakers Pass Statewide Ride-Hailing Regulations
Posted on · Texas Senators have approved a bill that creates statewide regulations for ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft that would require name based background checks.
Podcast
Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 5: Losing Control
Posted on · Are Texas cities standing in the way of state control?
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 3120: Supply, Demand, and Surge Pricing
Posted on · Episode: 3120 Supply, Demand, and Surge Pricing at Uber. Today, surging into the future.
Transportation
State Lawmaker Wants To Change The Way Uber Is Regulated
Posted on · With Super Bowl just a couple of months away, Houston city officials have reached an agreement with Uber on how its drivers should be licensed. But some lawmakers say the state should regulate those companies --- not local government.
City of Houston
Mayor Turner Announces Potential Agreement To Keep Uber Operating In Houston
Posted on · His plan would streamline the licensing process and the company is committing to stay through the Super Bowl.
Business
Do Houston’s Uber Drivers Earn Enough?
Posted on · The ride-hailing service is an opportunity for extra income for many who sign up as drivers. But is it enough to make ends meet?
Texas Legislature
Top State Senator Threatens Bill To Override Local Rules On Uber, Lyft
Posted on · Texas Senator Charles Schwertner announced plans to file the bill after Austin voters upheld a city ordinance requiring the fingerprinting of drivers with the ridesharing services. If passed, the bill would nullify a similar rule in Houston.
Transportation
City Responds To Uber’s Threats To Leave Houston
Posted on · The rideshare company says background check requirements are making it hard for them to operate. But Mayor Sylvester Turner says the priority is public safety.
Transportation
Uber Threatening To Leave Houston Over Regulations For New Drivers
Posted on · The company says Houston's requirements are making it difficult to do business in the city.
News
Houston City Council Makes Changes To ‘Uber’ Ordinance
Posted on · The council over a year ago passed an ordinance to regulate Uber and other ride-share companies.
City of Houston
Task Force Makes Recommendations For Houston’s Uber Ordinance
Posted on · It comes a year after the City Council passed an ordinance to regulate ride-share companies.
Transportation
Uber Responds To City Of Houston Ultimatum
Posted on · The company says it has conducted more driver audits and invites the city to witness its efforts
Transportation
Houston Mayor Gives Uber Ultimatum
Posted on · The ride-share company has until the 17th to show a plan to license all drivers.
Transportation
City Of Houston, Uber Face Off Over Regulations In Austin
Posted on · Lawmakers in Austin are currently considering legislation to regulate ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft in Texas. The city of Houston is worried it would pre-empt local regulations.