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Uber driver accused of raping students to stand trial in SLO

Written on 20 Dec, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A San Luis Obispo judge ruled Wednesday there is enough evidence for an Uber driver who allegedly raped local intoxicated college students to stand trial. [Tribune] Alfonso Alarcon-Nunez, 39, is an illegal immigrant who was once deported to Mexico yet... (Continue reading)

California seeking to fine Uber $1.1 million over drunk drivers

Written on 17 Apr, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

California’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has filed an order seeking to fine Uber $1.13 million for failing to properly respond to suspected drunk drivers. [Market Watch] From Aug. 2014 to Aug. 2015, Uber reported receiving 2,047 complaints from California passengers... (Continue reading)

SLO County proposal on taxi DUIs becomes California law

Written on 29 Sep, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A bill setting a new blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for taxi and Uber drivers was signed into law Wednesday by California Gov. Jerry Brown. San Luis Obispo County prosecutor Lee Cunningham authored the bill, and Central Coast Assemblyman Katcho... (Continue reading)

Uber gets green light from SLO airport

Written on 19 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport has announced it will allow tech-savvy transportation company Uber to drop off and pick up travelers. [KCOY] Uber will join taxis, shuttle buses and limousines as one of the ground transportation services operating at... (Continue reading)