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The Daily Free Press

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The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Gov. Charlie Baker proposed raising the flat fee for Uber and Lyft rides to $1 Wednesday, with plans to use the revenue for transit improvements. JASMINE LI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

How Baker’s $1 charge on Uber and Lyft rides might affect your commute

Angela Yang February 19, 2020
A proposal to hike up ride-hail fees in Massachusetts is gaining traction. The Daily Free Press takes a look at how this might affect frequent commuters such as college students, and whether it could do anything to alleviate Greater Boston's traffic crisis.
Uber’s emergency feature, part of the app’s Safety Toolkit, was recently made available throughout all of Massachusetts. COURTESY OF UBER

Uber expands emergency call button to all of Massachusetts, first state to do so

Melissa Ellin October 1, 2019
When pressed, the button will contact emergency services while sharing vital emergency information with dispatchers--including the make and model of the car and the passenger's current location.
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