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Is Uber becoming a Big Brother?

Recent upgrades to the Uber app have raised some issues concerning invasion of privacy.

Millennials embracing ride hail for mobility

A new research report from ReportLinker finds that Millennials are rapidly embracing the ride hail industry at a pace easily outstripping other generational groups.

BMW’s ReachNow car sharing service expands to Brooklyn

BMW Group’s free-floating premium car sharing service, ReachNow, announced its latest city expansion into Brooklyn, N.Y. and debuted four new mobility services: Ride, Reserve, Share, and Fleet Solutions for residential buildings. Brooklyn becomes ReachNow’s third North American city and marks the company’s first expansion beyond the West Coast.

Lyft abandons pink moustache for “Amp”

Ridehail company Lyft is phasing out its iconic pink mustache in favor of an LED lighting device that will sit on the dashboard.

RideGuru allows ridehail riders to comparison shop

Unleashed, a Boston-based technology company best known for TaxiFareFinder, has released its latest product – RideGuru, which brings transparency to the rideshare and ridehail markets, according to the company.

California governor signs ridehail legislation

California Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law legislation that will subject Uber and Lyft drivers to tougher security screening but stops short of background screening that includes fingerprint-based checks as those mandated for cab companies.

Pennsylvania assembly passes bill allowing Uber, Lyft in Philly

Only weeks after being banned by the Philadelphia Parking Authority, UberX and Lyft were put back into the game in late October when the Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill permanently legalizing the ridesharing services.