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Staff ReportsDecember 17, 2018

Jacksonville streets are poised to be safer soon, given a partnership between rideshare giant Uber and First Coast Crime Stoppers to encourage reporting of crimes. Per an Uber media release Monday, “Drivers in Jacksonville received a message today announcing the new partnership and also providing the details to report potential crime to the First Coast Crime Stoppers hotline […]

Jacob OglesDecember 12, 2018

A federal jury has indicted Tallahassee City Commissioner Scott Maddox and Downtown Improvement Authority Executive Director Paige Carter-Smith on public corruption charges. The Tallahassee Democrat reported news of the indictment Tuesday evening. On Wednesday morning, the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Northern District of Florida released the 44-count indictment. That indictment, according to the Northern […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 3, 2018

The idea of driverless cars conjures images of a Jetsonian future with steering wheels mysteriously moving themselves and passengers listlessly pounding away at their smartphones and laptops as they move from point A to point B without a care in the world. It’s an idea that seems further off than it is and one that […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 27, 2018

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is launching an expanded app called Transit+ to make connecting to public transportation a seamless process. The new feature expands on the existing app, Transit, which allows users to book public transportation trips from start to finish. It also adds additional transportation modes including bike and rideshare opportunities. Public transportation, […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 27, 2018

Fully autonomous — that is, all the time in all of the places — driverless cars are still a long way off. But existing technology makes a driverless future closer than most realize. The answer lies, in part, in autonomous vehicle networks, subscription services and robo-taxis. That was the message during the first session of […]

Drew WilsonNovember 27, 2018

Public policy whiz Cesar Fernandez has joined Converge Government Affairs, the growing Miami-based lobby shop founded by veteran influencer Jonathan Kilman. Three years ago, Florida Politics named Fernandez one of its “30-under-30 rising stars” in Florida politics — and his star has only risen since. The Miami native and University of Florida alumnus got his […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 14, 2018

Uber is launching a Rider Loyalty Program in nine U.S. cities including Tampa and Miami, the ride-sharing company announced Wednesday. The first-of-its-kind program for companies like Uber allows frequent users to accumulate points that give customers additional Uber benefits and monetary rewards customers can use toward certain purchases. The program includes four membership levels including […]

Scott PowersOctober 29, 2018

Yet again, a 21st-century business model is clashing with how business always has been done — creating a running battle at Orlando International Airport and other airports where authorities are trying to stop emerging car-sharing operations from acting, in the airports’ views, as unpermitted, unregulated rental-car companies. Specifically, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and Turo, […]

Drew WilsonAugust 22, 2018

Ridesharing company Uber announced Wednesday that Pinellas County is now part of a pilot program to help emergency services respond more quickly to rider emergencies. Currently, Uber said, if a rider hits the “emergency button” in the app during their trip, their location data and the make, model and license plate number of the car […]

Staff ReportsJuly 26, 2018

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Jameis Winston’s first order of business in training camp was apologizing to teammates. Now, he’s appealing for continued support from unhappy fans who think he no longer deserves to be the quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “I understand the disappointment. I’m disappointed,” the fourth-year pro said Thursday, speaking publicly for the first time since […]

Tag: Uber

Uber, Crime Stoppers team up in Jacksonville

Scott Maddox indicted on public corruption charges

How one company is using tech to monetize, yes, street curbs

PSTA chosen to test updated app connecting transit to Uber and Lyft

Autonomous vehicle summit tackles robo-taxis and micro-mobility

Personnel note: Cesar Fernandez joins Converge Government Affairs

Uber offering perks to loyal users in Tampa, Miami

Next clash over ‘sharing’ business models — cars — being waged at Orlando airport

Uber brings ‘911 Integration’ program to Pinellas County

Jameis Winston apologizes, vows to learn from 3-game suspension