Emily Chang, author of 'Brotopia'
Emily Chang spent two years interviewing 300 people about the so-called bro culture in Silicon Valley for her hot new book Brotopia. She stopped by Fox 5 to talk to me about the book and why it's beyond time we get more women in tech and break up the boys' club. Brotopia is about how women have been left out of the greatest wealth creation in the world, Emily says. In her mind, the title captures the idea that Silicon Valley is a modern utopia where anyone can change the world or make their own rules--if they're a man.
Emily Chang spent two years interviewing 300 people about the so-called bro culture in Silicon Valley for her hot new book Brotopia. She stopped by Fox 5 to talk to me about the book and why it's beyond time we get more women in tech and break up the boys' club. Brotopia is about how women have been left out of the greatest wealth creation in the world, Emily says. In her mind, the title captures the idea that Silicon Valley is a modern utopia where anyone can change the world or make their own rules--if they're a man.
Yellow taxi bill
The New York City Council is weighing a bill that could double the number of yellow cabs on the streets. The bill would allow medallion owners to add a second vehicle under their current medallions. City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez said this is necessary for the taxi industry to survive against growing ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft.
The New York City Council is weighing a bill that could double the number of yellow cabs on the streets. The bill would allow medallion owners to add a second vehicle under their current medallions. City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez said this is necessary for the taxi industry to survive against growing ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft.
Summer of Hell: Commuters turn to ridesharing
As Amtrak goes into summer repair mode, Penn Station is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get. With train service that commuters have to patchwork their way through and subway delays they may or may not have time for, it is easy to see why they turning toward rideshare services.
As Amtrak goes into summer repair mode, Penn Station is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get. With train service that commuters have to patchwork their way through and subway delays they may or may not have time for, it is easy to see why they turning toward rideshare services.
NYC traffic is terrible and getting worse
Transportation engineer Sam Schwartz would know. Known as "Gridlock Sam," he is one of the leading transportation experts in the country. He says a major contributor is the surge of car services such as Uber, Lyft, and Via in the past two years. Schwartz said these services have grown by 500 percent and have now eclipsed the number of trips that yellow taxi drivers make.
Transportation engineer Sam Schwartz would know. Known as "Gridlock Sam," he is one of the leading transportation experts in the country. He says a major contributor is the surge of car services such as Uber, Lyft, and Via in the past two years. Schwartz said these services have grown by 500 percent and have now eclipsed the number of trips that yellow taxi drivers make.
Uber Now Available Throughout NY State
The ride sharing service along with competitor Lyft are now available throughout NY under legislation approved by state lawmakers and signed into law by Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo this month.
The ride sharing service along with competitor Lyft are now available throughout NY under legislation approved by state lawmakers and signed into law by Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo this month.
Westchester County ride-sharing compromise
This spring, New York passed regulations allowing Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing companies to operate throughout the state starting Thursday. Many Westchester County leaders expressed concern the law failed to require sufficient screening of drivers, leading to a compromise. County Executive Rob Astorino stood with representatives of Uber and Lyft Tuesday afternoon and announced an optional fingerprinting program for Westchester's ride-sharing drivers.
This spring, New York passed regulations allowing Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing companies to operate throughout the state starting Thursday. Many Westchester County leaders expressed concern the law failed to require sufficient screening of drivers, leading to a compromise. County Executive Rob Astorino stood with representatives of Uber and Lyft Tuesday afternoon and announced an optional fingerprinting program for Westchester's ride-sharing drivers.
New Uber fees
Uber is giving its drivers what they've been asking for: tips. You will soon be allowed to give your driver a tip through the app. And that is not the only way that drivers will be able to make more money. f you're an Uber user and you're prompt, then you have nothing to worry about. But if you're someone who's usually late, get ready to pay more money.
Uber is giving its drivers what they've been asking for: tips. You will soon be allowed to give your driver a tip through the app. And that is not the only way that drivers will be able to make more money. f you're an Uber user and you're prompt, then you have nothing to worry about. But if you're someone who's usually late, get ready to pay more money.
Long Island ride-hailing apps
Open your Uber app or Lyft app on Long Island and within minutes you can usually get a ride. But drivers aren't legally allowed to operate here. That is about to change now that Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation allowing ridesharing throughout the state. Westchester County and Nassau County haven't made a decision on participation but Suffolk County is already on board, calling it a game changer for the economy.
Open your Uber app or Lyft app on Long Island and within minutes you can usually get a ride. But drivers aren't legally allowed to operate here. That is about to change now that Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation allowing ridesharing throughout the state. Westchester County and Nassau County haven't made a decision on participation but Suffolk County is already on board, calling it a game changer for the economy.
Fake Uber drivers
The Drug Enforcement Agency said its Strike Force busted several people in New York City pretending to be Uber drivers while delivering cocaine and heroin to more than 100 customers. Those arrested include alleged ring leader Alfredo Tejada-Almonte who placed fake Uber logos and stickers on cars and parked them in front of buildings while making drug runs in the Bronx and upper Manhattan, DEA officials said.
The Drug Enforcement Agency said its Strike Force busted several people in New York City pretending to be Uber drivers while delivering cocaine and heroin to more than 100 customers. Those arrested include alleged ring leader Alfredo Tejada-Almonte who placed fake Uber logos and stickers on cars and parked them in front of buildings while making drug runs in the Bronx and upper Manhattan, DEA officials said.
Fake Uber drivers busted for running drug ring: Cops
Several people were busted in NYC for allegedly running a drug ring while posing as Uber drivers.
Several people were busted in NYC for allegedly running a drug ring while posing as Uber drivers.
The Disruptors: 'Uber effect'
One of the biggest compliments you can pay a startup is to call it a disruptor, changing not just local business, but entire industries across the country and even around the world. Uber has transformed the taxi and black car business. In less than a decade, Uber seemingly has become larger than life.
One of the biggest compliments you can pay a startup is to call it a disruptor, changing not just local business, but entire industries across the country and even around the world. Uber has transformed the taxi and black car business. In less than a decade, Uber seemingly has become larger than life.
Ride share bubble?
Whether you're an Uber, Gett, Juno or Lyft loyalist, safe to say most of us have used at least one of the myriad of apps to get around this city. The industry has grown at breakneck speed with few signs of slowing down. In the last year and a half, the number of app based rides has more than tripled. In New York City alone, adding more than 600 million miles and in the last four years 50,000 more cars on the road.
Whether you're an Uber, Gett, Juno or Lyft loyalist, safe to say most of us have used at least one of the myriad of apps to get around this city. The industry has grown at breakneck speed with few signs of slowing down. In the last year and a half, the number of app based rides has more than tripled. In New York City alone, adding more than 600 million miles and in the last four years 50,000 more cars on the road.
Alcohol-detecting Tostitos bags
The makers of Tostitos have partnered with MADD to get 25,000 cars off the street on Super Bowl Sunday by distributing alcohol-detecting Tostitos bags that can also request an Uber for you.
The makers of Tostitos have partnered with MADD to get 25,000 cars off the street on Super Bowl Sunday by distributing alcohol-detecting Tostitos bags that can also request an Uber for you.
Uber begins deliveries
Uber is officially entering the same-day delivery competition with its UberRush service in New York, San Francisco and Chicago on Wednesday. But don't expect to see Uber town cars ferrying packages around in their trunks in New York at least. The service for small businesses, which has been tested in New York for about a year, is primarily via bike messengers in that city. They'll be done by car in Chicago and a combo in San Francisco.
Uber is officially entering the same-day delivery competition with its UberRush service in New York, San Francisco and Chicago on Wednesday. But don't expect to see Uber town cars ferrying packages around in their trunks in New York at least. The service for small businesses, which has been tested in New York for about a year, is primarily via bike messengers in that city. They'll be done by car in Chicago and a combo in San Francisco.