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In response the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority cutting Late-Night Service, the ride sharing app Uber will offer a fixed $5 price for riders between 12:30 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights to compensate for the inconvenience. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Uber Boston introduces late-night flat rate

Kyler Sumter March 24, 2016

Uber Boston introduced a new late-night, flat-rate fare of $5 for uberPOOL rides near Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority stations, according to a Friday press release. UberPOOL riders who...

A bill passed Wednesday by the Massachusetts House may subject Uber and Lyft drivers to more extensive state certification and background checks. ILLUSTRATION BY MAE DAVIS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts House passes regulations for Uber, Lyft

Kennedy Davis March 15, 2016

After extended controversy regarding limitations on transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft, the Massachusetts House of Representatives engrossed a bill Wednesday to provide regulations...

Connor Lenahan, a junior in the College of Communication, shares how he was charged $110.10 for a brief Uber ride Monday night due to SUV upcharges to accommodate his wheelchair. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Uber Boston partners with accessibility advocates

Kyler Sumter February 10, 2016

Uber Boston announced last week that it would partner with three accessibility advocates in Massachusetts to help better accommodate the disabled community, a press release stated last Wednesday. Uber...

Uber launches weeklong university competition

Daily Free Press Admin February 5, 2014

Uber, a vehicle-for-hire platform, launched a campaign on Tuesday encouraging students at participating universities, including Boston University, to sign up for Uber with the incentive of earning their...

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