May 11 Watch 4:22 Uber shuts down in Austin; hits major speed bumps in New York and California By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 13 GM, rideshare Lyft to launch first self-driving cars in Austin By News Desk General Motors will launch its first self-driving cars in Texas, but be prepared to share. Continue reading
Nov 20 Watch Is Uber’s aggressive attitude bad for business? By PBS News Hour Uber, the popular ride-sharing mobile phone app, has developed a reputation for ruthlessness. The company's latest woes were generated by an executive who talked about hiring operatives to dig up dirt on reporters who criticize the company. Economics correspondent Paul… Continue watching
Oct 24 USPS to test grocery delivery service By Dave Sloan The United States Postal Service Regulatory Commission approved a project that would allow postal service trucks to deliver groceries on a part time basis. A two year trial run will be tested the San Francisco area and will… Continue reading
Oct 10 Who protects the workers powering the new sharing economy? By Jordan Vesey The more we share together the happier we’ll be. That is what companies that make up the sharing economy promise. But as these platforms grow, they compete with existing markets in cities across America. While innovation is good for consumers,… Continue reading
Oct 06 What it’s really like to be an Uber driver By Making Sen$e Editor You've heard about Uber taking business away from traditional taxicab drivers, and their ire toward the competition. But what is it like to drive an Uber, specifically your own car as an UberX? The drivers Making Sen$e spoke to gave… Continue reading