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Uber Driver Must Face Injury Claim for Picking Up Passenger 2 Feet From Curb

Uber and one of its New York drivers who failed to pull within a foot of the curb when picking up a passenger must face a negligence lawsuit after all. A lower court had dismissed the negligence suit against Uber …

Boston Mayor Reviews City’s Taxi Industry, Pushes to Raise Insurance Requirements

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has ordered a sweeping review of the city’s $1 billion taxi industry following a series of Boston Globe stories that shed light on a system that exploits drivers, enriches owners, and leaves passengers at risk while …

New Mexico Weighs Reform of Taxi, Shuttle Regulation

Lawmakers are proposing to revamp state regulation of taxis and moving companies to potential lower costs for consumers. Reps. Tom Taylor, a Farmington Republican, and Carl Trujillo, a Santa Fe Democrat, are sponsoring the measure to make it easier for …