Uber, Lyft return to Austin as Texas Gov. Abbott signs ride-hailing measure into law

Editor’s note: This story has been updated throughout. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday signed into law a measure creating a statewide regulatory framework for ride-hailing companies, overriding local measures that prompted businesses such as Uber and Lyft to leave Austin and other cities. Uber and Lyft said they resumed operations in Austin on Monday. Lyft also said it would relaunch in Houston on Wednesday (Uber is already operating in Houston.)Via Texas Tribune

The post Uber, Lyft return to Austin as Texas Gov. Abbott signs ride-hailing measure into law appeared first on Community Impact Newspaper.

Source: Community Impact- Round Rock