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Uber returns to Tuscaloosa

Uber returns to Tuscaloosa

Will Jones August 17, 2016

The wait is over: Uber will resume operations in Tuscaloosa on Thursday.Beginning Thursday, Aug. 18, University students will be able to request an UberX, which is a vehicle that typically holds up to...

Uber to return to Tuscaloosa

Uber to return to Tuscaloosa

Tessa Lovvorn June 29, 2016

Uber will soon be available in Tuscaloosa, city officials said. On Tuesday evening, the City Council voted to 6-1 to approve vehicle for hire services, such as Uber, to operate in Tuscaloosa. The...

Uber and Tuscaloosa reach an agreement

Will Jones June 22, 2016

A deal has been reached between the City of Tuscaloosa and Uber that will allow the ride-sharing service to return to town. News of the deal was published by The Tuscaloosa News on Monday.According to...

Spots app lets students rent their couches

Serena Bailey April 9, 2016

It’s like Uber but for your couch. That’s how UA senior Chris Gonzalez-Tablada described a new app created by one of his high school friends, Georgia Tech student, Yanni Barghouty. The app, Spots,...

Roth wants SGA to be less concerned about party affiliations, focused on opportunities if elected

Roth wants SGA to be less concerned about party affiliations, focused on opportunities if elected

Will Jones February 24, 2016

Q: Can you give me a quick rundown of your life story?A: Yeah. So, I grew up in Montgomery, Alabama, where I went to both public and private high schools. I was selected to represent my high school...

Uber may return to Tuscaloosa

Uber may return to Tuscaloosa

Maddy Ard February 18, 2016

Mayor Walt Maddox announced in January that an agreement between Uber and the city of Tuscaloosa may be reached in the near future, eliciting mixed reactions from Tuscaloosa residents.On Jan. 14, Maddox...

The University needs dependable ride services

Anna Wood January 25, 2016

As students at The University of Alabama, many of us share similar experiences on campus, whether it’s a good time in Bryant Denny or a scenic walk across the Quad to class. Unfortunately, a situation...

Bring back Uber for student safety

Sarah Howard October 13, 2015

With midterms only just behind us, there have been almost as many UAPD Advisories this fall as there were during the entirety of last year. Most of these incidents occur when students are walking home...

Sloss Fest restores Magic City vibe

Eric Roddy July 28, 2015

Quietly looming over the outskirts of Birmingham rests Sloss Furnace. An artifact from the 1800s that was once known for its production of award winning steel is now retired. It holds a front-row seat...

Uber must have stricter criteria

Matthew Bailey October 20, 2014

Tuscaloosa has recently become involved in a debate many other cities are dealing with: ridesharing. Uber, a California-based ridesharing company, expanded to Tuscaloosa and was providing its services...

Tuscaloosa still in talks with Uber

Mary Catherine Connors October 14, 2014

Uber, the ride-sharing, new-age taxi service that caters to convenience for both its drivers and customers via a mobile app, came to 22 college towns, including Tuscaloosa, on Aug. 28. In his most recent...

Uber should remain in Tuscaloosa despite lawsuits in other cities

Jackson Poe October 6, 2014

By now, most people have heard of Uber. The ride sharing service has exploded in the past few years and now operates in 45 countries. Uber started off in major markets, but this school year, Uber decided...