Last week, Broward County’s commissioners put the interests of the people they serve, the public, ahead of the economic interests of Uber, Lyft and similar transportation providers known as “transportation network companies,” or TNCs. Requirements like registration and licensing of drivers, improved county-- monitored driver background checks and vehicle inspections, […]
Uber is threatening to leave the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, market in light of a new county ordinance increasing requirements for ride-hailing services, a measure that an attorney representing traditional taxi services said could influence other local governments grappling with the issue. Broward County commissioners voted 9-0 Tuesday after a 4 […]
By Nathan Hale April 30, 2015 Uber is threatening to leave the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, market in light of a new county ordinance increasing requirements for ride-hailing services, a measure that an attorney representing traditional taxi services said could influence other local governments grappling with the issue. Broward County commissioners […]