Ridesharing companies ready for New Year’s Eve

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Thousands of people will be flocking to Downtown Buffalo this Sunday to ring in 2018. This is the first time they’ll be able to use ridesharing services. Uber is planning on taking advantage.
Company officials say they want to be available for anyone who needs them. That could turn out to be a lot of people. Last week, Liberty Cab, a taxi company in the area, said they’ll be keeping their drivers out of downtown in protest. Liberty’s spokesperson sa