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Senators open to legislative changes to allow rideshare in Nebraska
LINCOLN—It appears Nebraska legislators may be poised to replicate Colorado legislation to create a new class of transportation to deal with ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft. Enter, transportation network carriers. A TNC “uses a digital network to connect riders to drivers for the purpose of providing transportation.”
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Community support on display at Straight Shot acclerator’s demo day
OMAHA—Mark Michuda needed a T-shirt with his Call on the Go logo on it. And he needed it in less than five days, just in time for the Straight Shot demo day Wednesday night. A seemingly minor task, yes, but a big one for an out-of-towner. He posted to the Startup Nebraska Facebook group on…
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Big KC: Gary Shapiro champions tech through International CES, policy
Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), is one of the greatest champions for innovation in the U.S. Don’t believe me? CEA represents more than 2,000 American technology companies, addressing policy issues while also providing market research, training, education, industry promotion, standards development and more. Additionally, Shapiro and his team own,…
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Follow along live with the Lyft and Uber hearing in the NE Legislature
Supporters, detractors, Uber, Lyft and cab companies are testifying in front of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee of the Nebraska Legislature Thursday morning. Follow along with live video and tweets. Read our previous coverage of the ridesharing controversy here.