Georgia Senate panel eyes 50-cent tax on ride hailing, taxis

Users of ride-hailing services, taxis and limousines in Georgia would pay a tax of 50 cents per ride under a measure moving forward in the state Senate.

Uber drivers attend training session to identify human trafficking

Dozens of Atlanta-based Uber drivers attended a training session with Georgia’s first lady Marty Kemp, to learn how to recognize and report human trafficking.

Uber can now send Atlanta rider locations to police dispatch in case of emergencies

Uber has multiple systems in place that prioritize rider safety but the app can now track and send your exact location to Atlanta Police dispatch in case of an emergency.