A weekly round-up of TNC-related articles in the headlines:
Ex-Uber Driver Convicted Of New Delhi Rape: A former driver for the ride-sharing service Uber was convicted by a Delhi court on Tuesday of raping a female passenger last year. New York Times article here
TNC Pick-Up Plan For LAX Delayed: Drivers and travel-weary passengers at LAX have begun to wonder: What’s taking so long? Los Angeles Times article here
Chicago Alderman Want Uber Drivers To Register Like Taxicab Drivers: Two aldermen on Wednesday tried again to crack down on ride-share drivers, introducing a plan to require anyone working for Uber or other such companies to get chauffeur’s licenses like cabdrivers if they want to pick up passengers at Chicago’s airports, McCormick Place or Navy Pier. Chicago Tribune article here
Uber Plans To Spread Service In New York State: With continued success throughout New York City, Uber wants to extend its reach within the state. Tech Times article here
Uber Throws Victory Party In Florida County: After a very emphatic “forget you” just a few months ago, Uber is sending a very public “thank you” today to the Broward County commissioners who deregulated the service earlier this month. South Florida Business Journal article here
Uber CEO Says Most Drivers Don’t Work Long Enough To Be Employees: Uber CEO Travis Kalanick defended his ride hailing company’s controversial use of contract drivers by saying that it gives them more flexibility than if they were classified as full time employees. Fortune Magazine article here
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