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Lyft launches monthly subscription serviceUsers will pay a flat fee of $299 for 30 rides per month.

Contentious Mexico train revived as new president comes to office

Contentious Mexico train revived as new president comes to officeThe Mexican Congress is expected to increase its tourism tax on airline tickets to $32 from $25 to help build the $6 billion-plus tourist train that would connect hot destinations across the Yucatan Peninsula.

Buried disclaimers should make Amtrak liable for delays

Buried disclaimers should make Amtrak liable for delaysThere is an implied contract that trains will operate according to their schedules.

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An Uber check-in at the Bloomberg forumWe had an opportunity to chat with one familiar face: Dara Khosrowshahi, the former CEO of Expedia who is currently running Uber.

Brightline train adds premium service

Brightline train adds premium serviceGuests booking Select Service will have access to the new Select lounges in three South Florida stations as well as numerous onboard amenities.

Railbookers doing Eurostar packages

Railbookers doing Eurostar packagesThe train vacation wholesaler has partnered with the high-speed line to offer 46 itineraries.

Toyota invests $500M in UberToyota and Uber will work together to develop self-driving cars.

Ridehailing service Safr expands footprint to six U.S. citiesThe ridesharing service is launching in Atlanta, Dallas, San Francisco and Washington this fall. The service already has launched in Boston and Orlando, as well as some markets in Pakistan.

Trainline and Atout France promote train travelThe partnership promotes train access to Cote d'Azur destinations as well as to cities in Nouvelle Aquitaine and the Cognac region.

Enterprise opens more rental locations in the Dominican RepublicEnterprise Rent-A-Car opened new locations at the Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Santiago and Puerto Plata airports.

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