Daniela Gavarrete

Getting in the car with strangers might sound like a bad idea, but after a long night on the Square, many Bobcats feel it's the way to go. Daniela Gavarrete tell us more.

The bar scene in downtown San Marcos stays busy at night, and patrons need a way to get home safely. The mobile app, Uber, provides an alternative. Many students rely on its services to catch a ride from wherever they are, to wherever they need to go.
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Using Uber services can be risky. Customer assaults have been reported nationally, and recently a driver in Michigan allegedly killed six people.
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The city of Austin wants Uber drivers to be fingerprinted as part of their background checks, but the company has threatened to drop its services from the Austin area if the law is implemented.
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Many agree that background checks would be a good idea, but Uber drivers are concerned that the controversy may cost them their jobs.
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Uber and other ride-sharing companies in the region are asking voters to weigh in on the issue of fingerprinting and other safety measures. In May, voters will be asked if they would prefer less restrictive policies on the companies. The replacement ordinance will be on the ballot May 7th. For Bobcat Update, I'm Daniela Gavarrete.