After 2014 departure, Lyft operations return to KCMO

By Tommy Felts | July 26, 2017

Kansas Citians now have more ridesharing options than just Uber. After nearly a three year hiatus, the ride-sharing giant Lyft on Sunday re-launched its operations in Kansas City, Mo., including Kansas City International Airport. Lyft’s arrival represents more local competition among Uber and Lyft, and more choices for riders in Kansas City. Lyft already was…

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Lyft and Kansas City may reunite thanks to new ride-sharing law

By Tommy Felts | April 27, 2017

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens on Monday signed legislation that could bring the ride-sharing company Lyft back to the Kansas City market. Passed with strong support from Missouri lawmakers, Gov. Greitens’ signature sets forth regulations for ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft, including licensing fees, background checks and inspections. Lyft halted its Kansas City operations…

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Regional Roundup: Chicago aims to be space travel hub

By Tommy Felts | June 17, 2016

In this week’s roundup of watercooler talk from the region’s startup hubs, we have the dish on one Chicagoan’s plan to make the city a hub for space travel, St. Louis’ booming innovation district and the update on Uber and Lyft’s Texas battle. Check out more in this series here. ChicagoInno: Chicago … a hub…

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Regional Roundup: Chicago’s megamall turned innovation hub

By Tommy Felts | May 31, 2016

In this week’s roundup of watercooler talk from the region’s startup hubs, we have the dish on Chicago’s booming startup density, Uber and Lyft’s Austin tantrum, and Denver’s No. 3 rank for digital economy readiness. Check out more in this series here.   ChicagoInno: How the Merchandise Mart became the epicenter of Chicago tech How…

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