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August 9, 2018

New York Becomes First Major U.S. City to Crack Down on Uber and Lyft
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New York has become the first major U.S. city to crack down on Wall
Street-backed ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft. The New York City
Council voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to halt new vehicle licenses for
ride-hailing services and set a minimum pay rate for drivers.


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