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Liberty Mutual’s Venture Capital Unit Backs Car-Sharing Startup

Liberty Mutual’s venture arm is among the investors backing the new $92 million funding round for Turo, a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace. Dan Robinson, managing director of Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, said he sees solid business opportunities within Turo’s concept. …

R.I. Taxi Companies Agree to Delay Uber Case Until After Session

Two Rhode Island taxi companies seeking to stop ride-hailing company Uber from operating in Rhode Island have agreed to delay the case until after the legislative session. Orange Cab of Newport and Airport Taxi of Warwick filed a lawsuit in …

NYC’s Taxi Regulatory Agency OKs New App Rules for Uber, Lyft

New York City’s taxi regulatory agency on Monday approved new rules governing how Uber and other app-based car services operate within the five boroughs. Part of the proposal unanimously passed allows the companies to update their apps without approval from …