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Uber, Lyft will cost you more under DC’s new budget plan
Under the $14.5 billion budget D.C.’s mayor unveiled, D.C. would raise a handful of taxes to come up with a large chunk of the $178.5 million it would owe Metro each year. Uber and Lyft would be among those taxed.
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DCA Uber/Lyft pickup moved again as construction ramps up
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said Tuesday that traffic from the ride hailing services and the shuttles had become too much.
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Cargo: Ride-hailing for riders with the munchies
Riders can choose items from a Cargo menu on their smartphone and then use their phone to pay for their purchases. D.C. and Baltimore are the latest markets to offer the service.
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Mayor Bowser heads to Silicon Valley to pitch DC
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is leading a city economic planning team on a trip to Silicon Valley to pitch D.C. to other technology companies.
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Tips to avoid a DUI in D.C.
The holidays are a festive time for people filled with parties and celebrating but these celebrations can end in too much alcohol consumption by party-goers. Here are some ways to avoid getting a D.U.I this holiday season.
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Lyft wraps cars in ugly sweaters to benefit Martha’s Table
You can order a rolling photo booth opportunity, complete with karaoke holiday songs, and Lyft will donate the proceeds from your D.C. ride to a local charity.
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Popularity of Uber, Lyft mean big changes for cabs at Dulles
Taxi trips have dropped dramatically at Dulles Airport since Uber, Lyft and similar services took off years ago, so the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is planning to cut the number of cabs at the airport by more than 16 percent.
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Lyft’s DC hotspots: Where the ride-hailing service drops off the most
Ride-hailing company Lyft is out with its list of top drop-off destinations in D.C.. See the most popular restaurant, bar, other popular drop-off spots.
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Road closures in Georgetown for Halloween start this evening
Whether you’re taking kids trick-or-treating Tuesday or planning to hit the town, D.C. police want everyone to know about road closures and safe ways to get home on Halloween.
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This Lyft’s for you: Budweiser offers up to 150K free rides for drinkers
While Budweiser obviously wants people to have a good time, the beer company doesn’t want people getting behind the wheel after doing so, so it’s partnering with the ride share company Lyft.
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Sober Ride breaks record on Independence Day
The anti-drunk driving effort called Sober Ride carried a record-breaking 559 people on Independence Day.
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Gridwise: An app for DC drivers working for both Uber and Lyft
An increasing number of ride-hailing drivers are signing on with both Uber and Lyft, and an app that just rolled out in the Washington area helps them easily bounce between their driver apps and navigation.
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Lyft goes Lux in DC
Lyft Lux and Lyft Lux SUV have launched in Washington and Baltimore, along with a handful of other cities.
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Uber, Lyft eat away at Fairfax Co. taxi business
Call it the Uber effect, Fairfax County will likely not increase the number of taxi certificates it issues this year due to decreased demand for taxis.
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BWI Uber, Lyft rides will cost more thanks to airport fee
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved concession contracts for Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing companies to provide transportation services to and from BWI Marshall Airport. Rides will cost passengers an extra $2.50 each way, which will be passed on to the airport.
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