Uber, cabs fight over upstate New York market

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The fight over Uber’s plans to expand throughout New York state is escalating as lawmakers enter the final weeks of their 2016 legislative session.
The app-based ride-hailing service wants state regulations that would allow it to operate in cities including Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany.
But taxi owners are worried about damage to their industry. They say lawmakers should require Uber to fingerprint drivers and make cars accessible to disabled passengers