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Stories from the back seat: Examining ride-sharing in Oxford

The death of University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson sent shockwaves throughout the country after she mistook her killer’s car for the...

Letter to the Editor: Treatment of Uber passengers

Dear Editor, Let’s talk about Uber. The city of Oxford did its best to prevent Uber from coming to town a few years ago but was overridden by the state...

Uber Eats launches food delivery services in Oxford

Uber Eats launched in Oxford on Thursday, offering food delivery from local restaurants and establishing itself as a direct competitor to Landshark Delivery,...

Column: The disgusting truth of Uber’s culture

After months of scandal that had struck the ride sharing provider, Uber, the CEO, Travis Kalanick, stepped down on June 20. These scandals range from...

Students left in transport pickle if they #DeleteUber

Special to The DM Local Uber users are left at a standstill when trying to balance personal convenience with their political values. The company, whose...

Oxford taxi business grows despite ride-sharing services

Uber has been back in town since the summer, and Oxford already has nearly 30 different taxi companies, but business has not been bad for either. There...

Ride-sharing bill awaits approval

It’s just a bill, but it’s not just sitting on Capitol Hill. Instead, House Bill 1381, which could bring Uber back to Oxford, is waiting to be approved or vetoed by Gov. Phil Bryant. The bill would allow statewide regulations to govern ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft, to operate within the state without the interference of local governments. Any existing...

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