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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Uber driver Donald Ebner poses on Clinton Street in Iowa City, IA on May 2, 2016. Uber was approved for Iowa City this past week, but Ebner has been a driver for 10 months. Ebner, a retired police officer, started driving because he likes to meet new people. (Photo Illustration by Joshua Housing)

Uber débuts on IC streets

Uber debuted its transportation services in Iowa City last weekend, and company officials said the company was greeted enthusiastically. “As soon as we launched, we saw a lot of excitement from the...

Cars drive down Iowa Ave. on Tuesday Jan. 19, 2016. Uber, a popular driving company, looks to operate through Iowa City. (The Daily Iowan/Mary Mathis)

Uber likely to appear in Iowa City

Gage Miskimen, [email protected] March 24, 2016

Uber is (probably) coming to Iowa City. At its meeting Wednesday night, the Iowa City City Council voted 7-0 on first consideration to amend the public-transportation ordinance in order to make provisions...

Photo illustration by Jordan Gale. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

Council to take up Uber again

Gage Miskimen, [email protected] March 4, 2016

  The City Council just might have an Uber headache. Yet again, officials are discussing the possibility of Uber, the multinational ride-sharing company, entering Iowa City. And this time,...

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