CT6 Contrasts With Bygone Big, Boaty Cadillacs

It’s been four decades since Cadillac produced massive, barge-large sedans that needed several cranks of the steering wheel to negotiate around a street corner.

Cruising in the 2016 Cadillac CT6 near the Detroit River on a day when a few actual boats were out splashing around conjured up those cars, and prompted this obvious observation: The GM brand’s new top-of-the-line sedan is roomy despite driving like a smaller car.

MLive.com vehicle review here

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Austin Bus Startup A New Option For Transit Commuters

Public transportation can be a pain. Late buses, missed stops, things detrimental to those who use public transportation to get to and from work, or those simply looking to travel a bit.

The Atlanta-based company, Shofur, is working on changing that, however. Shofur allows patrons to track their bus in real time and reserve seats directly from their app. Shofur buses have reclining seats, power outlets, and Wi-Fi to make the ride as smooth and convenient as possible for those traveling on their buses.

Vator.tv news article here

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Uber Fights Over Employment Rights, Fraudulent Fees

Uber Sued Over Alleged Scheme to Collect ‘Fraudulent’ Fees: A suit alleges a “deceptive scheme” to “generate millions of dollars based on [Uber’s] fraudulent, unearned and unconscionable ‘cancellation fees.’”

Is there really evidence of a widespread problem with bogus fees for no-show rides?. San Francisco Magazine article here

Blind Girl Denied Uber Ride Because Of Service Dog: A 10-year-old blind girl and her teacher were denied a ride by an Uber driver because of a service dog. WESH 2 News article here

Uber Driver Arrested at Lambert Airport After Dropping Off Passenger: Gary Dees thought he was following the rules when he dropped off a passenger at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Yet the 67-year-old retiree from Hillsboro, Mo., found himself leaving the airport in handcuffs. Riverfront Times article here

London Drivers Battle Uber Over Employment Rights: Uber has been taken to a London employment tribunal by two of its drivers who claim it is acting unlawfully by not offering holiday and sick pay. The test case centers around whether the drivers can be considered workers or, as Uber argues, as self-employed. BBC article here

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Karhoo’s Taxi Price-Comparing App To Take On Uber

Since Uber launched, taxi-booking companies have scrambled to create their own mobile-first services that give customers plenty of options, but ultimately lock customers to their fleet of drivers.

A new entrant, Karhoo, launches as yet another of those types of apps, but it’s playing things a little differently from Uber and its rivals. It’s signed up 80,000 drivers of licensed black cabs, minicabs and executive cars (a third of which are in London) to provide a price comparison service for taxis across the UK.

Engadget article here

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Mother Of Teen Who Died In Party Bus Supports Safety Bill

The mother of a teen who died after taking drugs on a party bus is hoping to improve the safety situation.

Julie Raymond is heading to Victoria, BC tomorrow, as the New Democratic Party (NDP) introduces another private member’s bill to tackle safety in the troubled industry. Raymond’s 16-year-old daughter Shannon died eight years ago after consuming ecstasy and alcohol on a party bus.

Raymond has long been advocating for chaperones on busses, something included in a private member’s bill from NDP Member of the Legislative Assembly George Heyman which will be introduced again.

CKNW article here

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