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Los Angeles Sets Up Transportation Technology Zone

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The City of Los Angeles and Mayor Eric Garcetti said this week that it is launching a new Transportation Technology Innovation Zone , which Garcetti said will allow innovators to test their transportation technology solutions.

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Flywheel Expands Into Los Angeles, Ramps Up Taxi vs. Rideshare Battle

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The fight between Los Angeles taxicab drivers and services like Lyft and Uber haas just gotten even more interesting, as mobile app developer Flywheel said it has launched in Los Angeles. The company also said it is offering up a $10 ride credit in Los Angeles for users to try out the service, with promo code FLYLA10.

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Richie Knows Launching Social Network For Gamers In LA

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A new startup, Richie Knows, says it is launching new, social network targeted at gamers, in Los Angeles. The company said it is launching a four-week Alpha test in the San Fernando Valley, as it attempts to help gamers build friendships and connect with fellow players in their local community.

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Amazon Employee In LA Positive For Virus

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An Amazon Fulfillment Center employee in Los Angeles, in Glassell Park has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a report on Thursday. San Fernando Road, Building E, according to the report. The employee reportedly is in self quarantine at home. The particular Amazon warehouse in this case is the one at 3334 N.

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More Free Rides In LA From Taxi Magic

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The battle for mindshare--and riders--in Los Angeles is continuing today, as Taxi app provider Taxi Magic announced that it will gain offer up free taxi rides to people who uses the company''s app to hail a cab, through Friday, May 9th.

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FLOAT Plans Short Haul, Commuter Flights For SoCal Commuters

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FLOAT--short for Fly Over All Traffic--says it will start a trial of its service in December, offering up an air taxi for as little as $1250 per month, and letting commuters fly between westside Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Orange County, and the Inland Empire, using general aviation airports in the region.

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Patrick Soon-Shiong Eyes LA Times, Says Report

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According to the San Fernando Valley Business Journal, Soon-Shiong is "seriously considering" acquiring the long suffering Los Angeles newspaper, which recently had a very visible fallout between CEO and publisher Austin Beutner and parent company Tribune Publishing Co.