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Knesset panel approves bill paving way for ride sharing apps like Uber, Lyft to operate in Israel

The project, presented by MKs from both the coalition and opposition, aims to “open the Israeli transportation market to competition and allow the operation of ride-sharing apps."

|ByARIEL FEIGLIN
The legislation aims to allow Uber, and similar ride-sharing apps, into Israel.
Canadian-Slovakian model Miriam Mattova.

'Don't drive Jews': Jewish ex-Miss Slovakia Miriam Mattova kicked out of Toronto Uber - interview

"At that moment, I chose to step out of the car, not out of fear but out of clarity. When someone reveals open discrimination, there is no reason to remain in that space," Mattova explained.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
A Gett taxi in Ramat Gan. November 17, 2024.

Majority of Israeli taxi drivers commit meter violations, undercover investigation reveals

The investigation comes amid disputes over the re-introduction of the ride-sharing app Uber to Israel, which threatens to disrupt the local taxi services.

|ByTPS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
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Why specialized Uber accident lawyers are becoming increasingly necessary

|ByISAAC KAPLAN

Court orders Uber to halt private services in Israel in two days

The ride-hailing giant has been battling regulators for years.

NOVEMBER 27, 2017ByMAX SCHINDLER
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Could Israeli cybersecurity tools have prevented 2016 Uber breach?

Udi Mokady, CEO of the Israeli firm CyberArk Software Ltd., expressed concern over security breach after news of a hack.

NOVEMBER 23, 2017ByMAX SCHINDLER
A photo illustration shows the Uber app on a mobile telephone, as it is held up for a posed photograph in central London, Britain September 22, 2017.

Uber, Lyft ban conservative activist after anti-Muslim tweets

"I'm late to the NYPD press conference because I couldn't find a non Muslim cab", said conservative activist Laura Loomer.

NOVEMBER 3, 2017ByREUTERS
Female taxi drivers pose for a photo in front of their vehicles at Noor Jordan for Transport — Taxi Moumayaz's (Special Taxi) parking lot in Amman, Jordan, March 24, 2016.

Editor's Notes: Let Uber drive in Israel

Though Uber has been operating in Israel since 2014, it only works with taxis.

NOVEMBER 3, 2017ByYAAKOV KATZ
A photo illustration shows the Uber app on a mobile telephone, as it is held up for a posed photograph in central London, Britain September 22, 2017.

Uber expanding daytime ride-sharing services in Tel Aviv

Transport Ministry is fighting the company in court over safety rules.

NOVEMBER 1, 2017ByMAX SCHINDLER
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Jewish couple has child in Uber while en route to hospital

The miracle of life doesn't wait for the perfect timing: the fourth child of a California couple was born in the backseat of an Uber en route to the hospital.

JULY 18, 2017ByAMY SPIRO
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Uber facing scrutiny in Israel

Ride sharing service is running a pilot of UberNight in Tel Aviv where it says passengers only pay to help cover the expense of the ride.

MAY 25, 2017ByREUTERS
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Mobileye outfits 4,500 NYC Uber & Lyft cars with anticollision tech

As far as the latest venture in New York is concerned, David said the company’s system will create “peace of mind” for vehicle owners and drivers."

FEBRUARY 19, 2017BySHARON UDASIN
Mobileye founders Prof. Amnon Shashua (left) and Ziv Aviram

UberX bill faces political opposition

Though Uber has operated in Israel since 2014, Israeli regulation bars its most valuable feature, which allows regular drivers to become makeshift cabbies.

JUNE 6, 2016ByNIV ELIS
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Michigan Uber driver accused of anti-Semitism dropped from company

Uber was investigating the incident between the driver, Artur Zawada, and a student, Jake Croman.

MARCH 30, 2016ByJTA
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