Uber and Lyft are technically illegal in Philadelphia as of today
 

Uber and Lyft are technically illegal in Philadelphia as of today
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Legality was short-lived for Uber and Lyft in Philadelphia.*

A July agreement to legalize ride-sharing in the city ran out on Friday, leaving the two main ride-hailing companies in limbo.*

The Pennsylvania legislature approved a temporary agreement in July to legalize the services in Philly. An extension of the agreement doesn't look likely and there are ** immediate plans to permanently allow ride-sharing, according to the Philly Voice.*

Uber and Lyft are **w operating without the approval of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, as they did before July's agreement.*

"Today we made an emergency filing with the PPA to extend the existing ride-sharing regulations that have been in place since the summer," an Uber spokesperson said. "We will continue operating in compliance with these legal requirements.*We are hopeful the General Assembly will keep the commitment it has made*to take up comprehensive ridesharing legislation in October." Read more...

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