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The Taxi Wars

the taxi wars Apr. 22, 2016

NYC Taxis Basically Trying to Become Yellow Ubers NowThe TLC has said cabs can remove partitions between riders and drivers.

By Jen Kirby
the taxi wars Jan. 7, 2015

NYC Shuts Down 5 of Uber’s 6 Dispatch SitesBut don’t worry: That won’t stop your ride from coming.

By Caroline Bankoff
the taxi wars Dec. 24, 2014

Using Uber to Hail a Taxi Is No Longer Free Starting today, there will be a $2 charge.

By Caroline Bankoff
uber Dec. 13, 2014

Uber Driver Took Passed-Out Woman on a Very Long, Very Expensive Ride [Updated]She was charged $293 for what should have been a 4.8-mile trip.

By Caroline Bankoff
the taxi wars Sept. 2, 2014

Uber Is Banned in GermanyThe German taxi industry gets a win for now.

By Kevin Roose
the taxi wars Aug. 12, 2014

Uber Is Being Accused of More Shady Business TacticsThe taxi wars are getting really real.

By Kevin Roose
the taxi wars Aug. 6, 2014

Uber and Lyft Both Launch Carpool Services to Let You Share Rides With StrangersMore backseat awkwardness, hooray!

By Kevin Roose
the taxi wars July 26, 2014

Lyft President on the Company’s NY Debut“I do think the pace at which we’re moving to create something new and the pace at which rules are created are at odds.”

By Kevin Roose
the taxi wars July 8, 2014

Uber Competitor Lyft Launches in Brooklyn and QueensPink mustaches, welcome to New York.

By Kevin Roose
the taxi wars July 7, 2014

UberX Is Now Cheaper Than Taking a Regular Taxi in New YorkThe price wars continue.

By Kevin Roose
the taxi wars Nov. 1, 2013

Will a Taxi-Friendly De Blasio Administration Hurt Transportation Apps?Uber, Hailo, and other start-ups are trying to figure out what a De Blasio win will mean for them.

By Kevin Roose