With Regulatory Green Light, Uber Looks at Expanding to Ride-Sharing

The California Public Utilities Commission has made a deal with Uber, that will allow the company's black car service continue to operate while rules are finalized that specifically address mobile apps that allow users to arrange for rides with black car drivers and private citizens.

The California Public Utilities Commission has made a deal with Uber, that will allow the company’s black car service continue to operate while rules are finalized that specifically address mobile apps that allow users to arrange for rides with black car drivers and private citizens.

Hailing the deal as a “big win,” Uber also said it “paves the way for Uber to begin offering ride-sharing services in the near future.” Uber has previously focused just on taxi and limousine services, leaving ride-sharing to competitors such as SideCar and Lyft.

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