The Long Demise of the Stretch Limousine
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The Long Demise of the Stretch Limousine

Once a symbol of affluence, the stretch limo has largely fallen out of favor as the rise of Uber and Lyft, the Great Recession and new regulations hastened a shift to chauffeured vans and S.U.V.s.
Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico? Here’s What You Need to Know.
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Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico? Here’s What You Need to Know.

A spate of incidents, including protests among taxi drivers in Cancún and a stray bullet at an airport in Culiacán, has tourists asking the question.
GM Unit’s Self-Driving Taxis Are Subject of US Safety Investigation
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GM Unit’s Self-Driving Taxis Are Subject of US Safety Investigation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into unexpected braking by cars operated by Cruise, a part of General Motors.