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Nutter Urges Peace Between PPA, Uber
Mayor Nutter is urging peace in the war between the Philadelphia Parking Authority and ride-sharing service UberX — and suggesting that the PPA has a […]
Uber Calls PPA UberX Sting a “Deplorable Charade”
Just hours after the Philadelphia Parking Authority impounded five UberX vehicles, saying that UberX is operating illegally in Philadelphia, UberX has responded with a statement, […]
PPA Impounds UberX Vehicles in Undercover Sting Operation
[UPDATE] Uber has issued a statement calling the PPA sting a “deplorable charade.” [ORIGINAL] On Saturday, we told you that Uber had announced the arrival […]
Uber Launches UberX In Philadelphia, But PPA Says “Not So Fast”
UPDATE 10/26 1:50 p.m.: The Philadelphia Parking Authority has impounded UberX vehicles through an undercover sting operation. For the full report, go here. ORIGINAL: On […]
Kenney Wants Council to Consider Approving Uber-Style Ride Sharing
Councilman Jim Kenney, reportedly thinking about a run for mayor, may be positioning himself as the city’s libertarian superhero. Just weeks after his bill decriminalizing […]
SheRides, and 5 More Taxi Services Philly Needs Now
For as much as I avoid driving and exercise, I take a cab maybe once a month. Although most tend to think that this is […]
On-Demand, Delivery Ice Cream Is Real
More ways to enjoy national ice cream month just keep on coming. And Uber car service wants to make your celebration a little bit easier, […]
DUI Arrests Are Going Down in Philadelphia, Especially for Millennials
Computer wonk Nate Good recently released a few infographics about DUIs in Philly. Here’s the trend: From April 2013 to the end of the year, […]
Philadelphia Cabs Debut New Uber-Like Payment App
The first cab driver I asked about the new Way2Ride payment app for Philadelphia taxicabs had no idea what I was talking about. The second […]
Pennsylvania Considers Cease-and-Desist Order for Uber
We don’t hear from Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission all that often these days, since they ceded control of Philadelphia’s taxicabs to the Philadelphia Parking Authority […]
Uber, UberX Want to Be Jersey Shore’s Designated Driver
Uber is continuing its march across New Jersey by adding services for the South Jersey Shore, just in time for Memorial Day Weekend. Today the […]
It’s Official: UberX Is Here, Marc Vetri First Customer
Nearly two years after Uber revolutionized transportation in Philadelphia with its popular car service app, the company is today officially debuting its cheaper UberX option […]
Now You Really Have No Excuse Not to Go To Zeppoli
We’ve heard the complaints, “Zeppoli is too far.” “It’s in Jersey.” “You can’t get there without a car.” Of course these complaints ignore that Zeppoli […]
Uber May Bring UberX to South Jersey
Over the weekend, a colleague told me that he had seen an Uber Philadelphia advertisement soliciting drivers for UberX, the low-cost Uber alternative that exists […]
Will Everyone Please Shut Up About Uber Surge Pricing?
There has been a whole lot of griping lately over Uber surge pricing, which basically boils down to higher rates at times if you use […]