City Hall wanted to charge airport passengers who use Uber and Lyft an extra $3 each time they are dropped off or picked up a fare. But, the city council, led by sixth-district councilman Garry Bredefeld said no. So, for now, ride sharing companies will operate at Fresno Yosemite International...
City to Decide on Charging Lyft, Uber for Airport Rides
Getting a ride to and from the airport may become more costly. In a February speech, Mayor Lee Brand said he wanted Fresno to “start getting its share” from transportation companies like Uber and Lyft. On Thursday, the city council will consider a proposal to charge such businesses to make...
City to Decide on Charging Lyft, Uber for Airport Rides
Getting a ride to and from the airport may become more costly. In a February speech, Mayor Lee Brand said he wanted Fresno to “start getting its share” from transportation companies like Uber and Lyft. On Thursday, the city council will consider a proposal to charge such businesses to make...
Brand calls for regulation of sharing economy
In the same speech touting a business friendly Fresno, Mayor Lee Brand wants to regulate the “sharing economy” like Uber, Lyft and Airbnb during a speech to real estate professionals at Fresno State. “Uber, Lyft, there are hundreds of these types of economic sharing companies out there. We’re going to...
Brand calls for regulation of sharing economy
In the same speech touting a business friendly Fresno, Mayor Lee Brand wants to regulate the “sharing economy” like Uber, Lyft and Airbnb during a speech to real estate professionals at Fresno State. “Uber, Lyft, there are hundreds of these types of economic sharing companies out there. We’re going to...