Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting female passenger
DALLAS — Uber says an internal investigation found it mistakenly granted driver status to a man now accused of sexually assaulting a female passenger.WFAA-TV of Dallas-Fort Worth reports Uber Dallas General Manager Leandre Johns revealed the problem in a letter to Dallas code compliance officials.Johns said Talal Ali Chammout presented a fake city permit to obtain Uber approval as a driver.
Transit union leaders call for 72-hour "work stoppage:" Alternatives for getting around town
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) officials say members of Milwaukee County’s transit union have called for a strike — and bus service will be suspended effective 3:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1st.
"So much goes on in MKE:" VISIT Milwaukee teams up with Uber to encourage folks to tour their city
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- How often do you get out and tour your own town?
Uber, Visit Milwaukee team up for a cool contest in National Travel & Tourism Week
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's National Travel and Tourism Week.
Lawmakers asking Governor Walker to veto bill calling for regulations for Uber, Lyft
MADISON (AP) — Democratic lawmakers are asking Governor Scott Walker to veto a bill that opponents argue doesn't do enough to regulate ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft.The veto request Tuesday, April 28th comes after two Madison women reported incidents of unwanted sexual contact over the weekend by Uber drivers.Eleven Dane County Democrats are requesting that Walker veto the bill that passed both the Assembly and Senate on bipartisan votes earlier this month.The letter notes that the Madison Police Department asked Uber for information about the drivers in both incidents, but the company said it couldn't provide that without a warrant or subpoena.The lawmakers say the bill is flawed by not allowing for more local oversight of the companies.Walker's spokeswoman Laurel Patrick didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
Senate committee approves bill that would impose regulations on ride-sharing companies
MADISON (AP) — A bill that would impose statewide regulations on ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft has cleared a state Senate committee.The Senate's government operations committee approved the bill 4-1 on Thursday, clearing the way for a vote in the full Senate perhaps as early as next week.
Bill that would regulate ride-sharing services like Uber, Lyft passes Assembly on 79-19 vote
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin lawmakers have advanced a bill that would regulate ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft.The Assembly approved the measure Tuesday on a 79-19 vote.Regulating companies like Uber and Lyft, which connect pedestrians with private drivers through a smartphone app, has become a hot topic as they've increased in popularity and compete with taxi and limo companies.
Lawmakers to debate regulating ride-hailing services such as Uber, Lyft; what's at stake?
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin lawmakers are scheduled to debate a bill that would regulate ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft.The Assembly is expected to take up the measure Tuesday.
Full Assembly to debate bill that calls for regulations for ride-sharing services like Uber, Lyft
MADISON (AP) — A bill requiring statewide regulations for ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft is headed to a vote before the Wisconsin state Assembly.An Assembly committee on Wednesday, April 8th passed the measure on a bipartisan 10-2 vote.
Ride-share bill: Lawmakers introduce legislation that would impose regulations on Uber, Lyft
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced a bill that would impose statewide regulations on online ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft.The measure would require companies to apply for a $5,000 state license and carry $1 million in commercial insurance for each driver.
Riders, beware! Uber, Lyft implementing "surge pricing" on New Year's Eve, as demand increases
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- New Year's Eve is a night we can expect to pay more on things like dinner and drinks.
Rating the rides: FOX6 puts Uber, Lyft, and the cabs to the test to find the cheapest ride, and the fastest
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When it comes to having someone else do the driving, the options in Milwaukee have changed dramatically in the last year.
Milwaukee Uber driver one of three in the nation to receive award for exceptional service
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee Uber driver is one of three in the nation to receive the "Sixth Star" award.Uber issed this statement on its blog:"Every day across the nation, drivers on the Uber platform work hard to seamlessly and efficiently move people around their cities.
Uber will soon offer Milwaukee fans flat-rate rides to Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Uber is launching in Green Bay -- and the mobile ride-booking service will soon offer flat-rate trips from Milwaukee to Lambeau Field on Packers game days.The Milwaukee Business Journal says Uber is currently seeking drivers for the Green Bay area.Riders in the Milwaukee area will soon get an email announcing a $500 flat-rate ride two and from Green Bay.Riders can split the fare through Uber's app with up to six people.An Uber SUV will shuttle fans to and from Lambeau Field.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Change after decades: Milwaukee to begin accepting applications for new taxi permits
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Applicants for a public passenger vehicle permit to operate a taxi in Milwaukee will soon be able to apply without regard for a cap on the number of permits issued.
Cab drivers rally: Debate over tax license cap and regulations
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The debate over lifting a cap on taxi cab licenses in Milwaukee is still sitting in the park.A Public Transportation Review Board meeting was held Friday morning, June 13th.
Thinking about visiting Milwaukee? See why this weekend is a good time to do it
MILWAUKEE (WITI) It's National Tourism Week and Visit Milwaukee has teamed up with the mobile app Uber, which connects people with taxi drivers.Places like Milwaukee's Public Market didn't get popular just because.
Abolish taxi cab cap in Milwaukee? Two aldermen say "yes"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Alderman Bob Bauman and Common Council President Michael Murphy plan to introduce legislation on Friday, May 9th that would remove the existing limit on the number of taxi cab permits issued by the city.
Tour Milwaukee for FREE this Saturday with Uber and VISIT Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- VISIT Milwaukee wants you to take a tour of your own town -- and check out Milwaukee's new ride-sharing program, Uber.VISIT Milwaukee is teaming up with Uber this Saturday, May 10th.
Ride-sharing app "Lyft" hosts launch event in Milwaukee Thursday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The ride-sharing smartphone app "Lyft" will host a launch event in Milwaukee on Thursday, April 10th.Lyft is known for its pink mustachioed transportation.Lyft will compete with Uber -- a similar service that recently rolled out in Milwaukee.Not everyone is happy with these new transportation services.The services have seen opposition from taxi companies -- and there have been efforts to restrict them by some city officials.