• Uber Partners with Scooters company Lime

    Uber Partners with Scooters company Lime

    The electric scooter rental company, Lime, is teaming up with Uber to bring you a new way to get around your city.  Uber Technologies Inc. is investing in Lime as part of a $335 million financing round.  What does this mean for Uber though?  Under the deal, Lime’s scooters will become available to rent on…

  • Uber Considers Using Artificial Intelligence to Help with Drunk Fares

    Uber Considers Using Artificial Intelligence to Help with Drunk Fares

    If Uber wasn’t making the news enough these days, there might be one more reason. I personally can’t decide if this is a good idea or not.  Uber is thinking about how they can use your phone in order to determine if you’ve been drinking.  Is this weird?  A patent application was discovered by CNN…

  • New York City Imposes Fees on All Ride-Hailing Services

    New York City Imposes Fees on All Ride-Hailing Services

    Lawmakers passed a budget bill last Friday, in New York, which requires ride-hailing services and taxis to pay a new fee if they drive in Manhattan.  And, I must say, these aren’t small fees either.  Uber and Lyft are facing a $2.75 increase for each ride.  Taxis are going to see a $2.50 increase and…