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  • Nebraska Uber bill moves to final round

    Nebraska Uber bill moves to final round

    LB 629, the bill to establish a regulatory framework for transportation network companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft, moved to final round consideration in the Nebraska legislature yesterday evening on a unanimous voice vote. Prior to advancement, an amendment was adopted that represented a hard-won compromise among interested parties including Uber, banking and insurance companies,…

  • “This is not the Kansas bill”: Uber and Lyft move closer to legal, regulated operation in Nebraska

    “This is not the Kansas bill”: Uber and Lyft move closer to legal, regulated operation in Nebraska

    “The Internet has dramatically changed our world. This is the type of industry that the new economy is all about. Let’s let our entrepreneurs have a shot.”

  • Broad consensus supports the future of ridesharing services in Nebraska

    Broad consensus supports the future of ridesharing services in Nebraska

    Among the 20 people who testified before the Legislature’s Transportation and Telecommunications Committee, there was general agreement that Transportation Network Companies (as rideshare companies are defined in the bill) have a role to play in the state’s transportation picture.

  • Weekly Recap: Double demo days, Uber in DSM, KC gov’t site wins award

    Weekly Recap: Double demo days, Uber in DSM, KC gov’t site wins award

    Every Monday Silicon Prairie News’ editorial team will share some of the interesting regional content we’ve read as well as SPN’s most-read stories over the last week…

  • Senators open to legislative changes to allow rideshare in Nebraska

    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.”

  • Follow along live with the Lyft and Uber hearing in the NE Legislature

    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.

  • Three Lyft drivers cited in Sarpy County, legislative hearing is Sept. 11

    Three Lyft drivers cited in Sarpy County, legislative hearing is Sept. 11

    Three Lyft drivers have been cited for violating the state’s taxicab regulations, the Journal Star reported Thursday. Investigators with Nebraska Public Service Commission went to the Sarpy County homes of three suspected ridesharing drivers, PSC Director Mark Breiner told the LJS…

  • Uber debuts in Lincoln today

    Uber debuts in Lincoln today

    Ridesharing service UberX is making its debut in Lincoln today. The company is launching in 22 more cities Thursday, bringing their total to far more than 100 cities…

  • Weekly Recap: Bawte on TV, Tesla banned and Big Omaha coverage

    Every Monday Silicon Prairie News’ editorial team will share some of the interesting regional content we’ve read as well as SPN’s most-read stories over the last week.

  • PSC Commissioner to Uber, Lyft: Follow the rules or leave

    Nebraska Public Service Commissioner Anne Boyle said she’s never seen companies as arrogant and unwilling to follow the rules as Uber and Lyft, two ride sharing services attempting to enter the Omaha market. The transportation companies appear to have plans to launch in Omaha, but have not yet applied to the Public Service Commission (PSC)…