Uber tries to make nice with the city of Portland
In a letter to Portland's elected officials, Uber has apologized for what it calls "past missteps" during what's been a combative municipal-private company relationship. Alejandro Chouza, Uber's general manager for the Pacific Northwest, added th.....»»

Uber, Lyft and Via sue to block wheelchair-accessibility mandate
The city's three biggest ride-hail companies have banded together to undo the recently passed Taxi and Limousine Commission mandate requiring them to make wheelchair accessible service a growing part... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Black-car and livery operators gear up to take city to court
The fight to make Uber, Lyft, limos and liveries put more wheelchair-accessible vehicles on the road is headed to court. In response to a Taxi and Limousine Commission mandate approved in December,... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Uber to share its London data in latest charm offensive
LONDON (Reuters) - Uber [UBER.UL] said on Thursday it will share data gathered from the millions of trips its cars make in London in the latest move to meet requests from the city's regulator, which stripped the taxi app of its license last year......»»
5 Things to know for Wednesday, including illuminating figures about a rising Portland festival
We've got a big Wednesday planned, Portland. Check back for a look back at the storied career of one of the city's most-recognizable faces. And, as always, make sure to visit us to learn about the doings of the day. Yesterday, one of those doings .....»»
Mayor: Make taxi and Uber riders, not city, pay for subway plan
The mayor wants a free ride on Uber. Bill de Blasio told state legislators Monday that customers of Uber and other for-hire vehicles should pay a fee toward the transit system, as traditional taxis... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
6 simple ways businesses can make a difference in the food system
Portland often tops the list as America’s best food city, edging out competition in San Francisco, Chicago and Washington, D.C. Food critics, including those at the Washington Post, celebrate Portland as a melting pot of diverse cuisines from aroun.....»»
Uber promises to make things right in London after "constructive" license meeting
LONDON (Reuters) - Uber [UBER.UL] promised to make things right in London after its new global boss had a "constructive" meeting with the city's transport regulator to try to hold on to the app's operating license in one of its main foreign markets......»»
Uber Tries Compromise With London Regulators
Uber Technologies is examining concessions it could make to London to get its operating license back, while also preparing a legal appeal and rallying its users in the city to build support......»»
Uber ready to make concessions to reverse London license decision-paper
U.S. taxi firm Uber is prepared to make concessions in order to reverse a decision by London authorities not to renew the company’s license in the city, a newspaper reported......»»
Uber ready to make concessions to reverse London license decision: paper
LONDON(Reuters) - U.S. taxi firm Uber is prepared to make concessions in order to reverse a decision by London authorities not to renew the company’s license in the city, a newspaper reported......»»
Uber looks to Londoners after city strips license
London's transport regulator on Friday stripped Uber of its license, and hours later Uber's CEO called on the city's residents to help make things right......»»
Portland Says Uber Used Dirty Tricks to Dodge a Lot of Its Regulators
The DOJ also opened a criminal investigation into Greyball. A sweeping investigation by the city of Portland, Oregon, found that Uber Technologies u.....»»
Uber sued over lack of wheelchair-accessible cars in NYC
Uber Technologies Inc was sued on Tuesday by disability rights groups that said the ride-sharing company violates New York City human rights laws by failing to make enough of its vehicles accessible to disabled people......»»
Uber is sued over lack of wheelchair-accessible cars in New York City
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc was sued on Tuesday by disability rights groups that said the ride-sharing company violates New York City human rights laws by failing to make enough of its vehicles accessible to disabled people......»»
How the city can help save 
yellow cabs
Many yellow-cab drivers who can no longer make the payments on their medallions accuse the city of letting Uber and other ride-hail purveyors flourish with scant regulation. As those driver-owners... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Taxis" ad deal is one edge they have on Uber
For the city's yellow cabs, there is still some value in being iconic—or at least in driving past millions of eyeballs every day. Despite all the troubles the industry has endured since Uber... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Bill to handicap Uber introduced in City Council
A bill that would single out yellow cabs' competitors for new regulations was introduced in the City Council Wednesday, as one group of taxi drivers and owners rallied outside in support of... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Portland businesses could face 13% tax hike
The city of Portland is considering hiking business taxes as it looks to raise $15 million for the city's coffers. The Oregonian reports that Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler is looking to propose what amounts to a 13 percent jump in business taxes. It.....»»
Why This 1 U.S. City Is Tops for Successful Women Entrepreneurs
Women tend to make higher salaries and own businesses at greater rates here than elsewhere in the country......»»
10 Philadelphia neighborhoods reap lion"s share of tax abatement benefits
Ten neighborhoods concentrated around Center City make up 59 percent of the properties receiving Philadelphia' controversial 10-year tax abatement, according to a report released Friday by City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart. The analysis looked at the .....»»