27 posts and columns on Philadelphia

Despite Controversy in Austin and Philly, Ride-Sharing Service SideCar Expands to Boston, Brooklyn and Chicago

in News on March 15 at 5:00 am PT

SideCar’s last two launches included a sting, a lawsuit and 20,000 free rides requested, so this should be exciting.
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Philly Tries to Curb Peer-to-Peer Ride-Sharing Company SideCar

in News on February 25 at 2:18 pm PT

In an episode that was probably the most exciting thing that’s ever happened at the Philadelphia Parking Authority, inspectors on Saturday conducted a sting operation on SideCar peer-to-peer drivers, impounding three cars and citing the three drivers for offering illegal taxi services. SideCar, which had just launched in Philly, will continue to operate next weekend, said CEO Sunil Paul.

First Round Capital Funds Another $500K Student-Run Venture Fund in New York

in News on February 25 at 8:00 am PT

Dorm Room Fund gives students $500,000 to invest in each other.
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