Transport

Uber Technologies Inc. has expanded its Women Preferences feature nationwide for both riders and drivers in the United States.

Jon Kuehn of UberTransit said SB 786 would help address capacity issues in Maryland’s paratransit system by allowing ride-hailing companies to supplement existing services.

Uber Technologies Inc. announced progress in its Driving Change initiative focused on preventing gender-based violence by expanding partnerships globally.

Uber Technologies Inc. announced new city partnerships offering lower-cost paratransit transportation alternatives across the U.S., aiming to improve accessibility while reducing expenses for local governments.

Common Sense Institute Oregon has released a new report examining how changing employment classifications for rideshare drivers may impact their earnings and job opportunities.

Uber is considering a subscription model for drivers in certain markets, according to a recent job posting for a New York-based product manager.

Uber has announced its intention to acquire SpotHero, a leading parking reservation app in North America.

The City of Portland will hold a public hearing on February 26 regarding proposed rules for rideshare fare transparency and company commissions.

The Flex Association said Seattle’s PayUp ordinance has sharply reduced demand for app-based services while increasing costs for consumers and businesses.

Waymo announced it will return to Boston aiming to adapt its autonomous vehicle technology for local conditions while working with state officials toward legalization of fully driverless cars.