Sentences with phrase «ride hailing apps expand»

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Heastie, meanwhile, insisted lawmakers were working to conclude the session on a productive note, with a number of outstanding issues on the table ranging from expanding ride - hailing apps like Uber and Lyft to upstate New York as well as mayoral control of schools in New York City.

A deal on expanding ride - hailing apps north of New York City is likely dead, but the GOP - led Senate may still hold a vote on the measure in order to send an on - the - record statement of support.

This month, Uber won a major victory in Albany when state lawmakers approved new rules allowing Uber and other ride - hailing apps to expand to upstate New York.

After lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on expanding ride - hailing apps to upstate New York and passed limitations on Airbnb advertising rentals, Gov. Andrew Cuomo acknowledged on Wednesday the need to make room for emerging technologies, but also protect legacy businesses.

With legislators set to return to the Capitol on Monday, Uber is planning a post-budget push to have car - hailing apps expand into upstate, pledging to do «whatever it takes» to make sure everyone in New York has access to the ride - sharing app.

Still, for the Upstate Transportation Association, the threat isn't just a hypothetical one as ride - hailing apps push to expand outside of New York City.

Sen. Jim Seward, the lead Senate sponsor of a bill that would expand ride - hailing apps like Uber and Lyft outside of New York City, said in an interview on Wednesday he remains confident the measure would be accomplished in the final budget agreement.

Cuomo will unveil a proposal tomorrow to clear the way for ride - hailing apps like Uber and Lyft to expand statewide, according to the governor's office.

The two app - based ride - hailing services are hoping legislators include in the budget their proposal to expand into cities like Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester and Albany.