Uber Protest Creates Gridlock In Philly: Patch PM

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Uber Protest Creates Center City Gridlock

Center City is in gridlock Wednesday afternoon as taxi and Uber Black drivers block the streets in protest of Uber X and Lyft.

The protesters allege that Uber X and Lyft run “illegal” operations, and that they have spent money on licenses and training which they say Uber X and Lyft ignore.

Protesters called on 600 drivers to block the streets surrounding City Hall, 6 ABC reports.

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Tractor Trailer Crashes Into Bucks County Toll Booth

• The accident happened at 6:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes, just over the Trenton-Morrisville Bridge

Services Set For Central Bucks Teen Killed While Skateboarding

• Services for Steven Kim will be held Saturday, Dec. 19 at First Baptist Church of Doylestown.

Man Shot In Norristown, Two Suspects On The Run: Police

• Two suspects are on the run after a man was shot in Norristown late Tuesday night, according to Norristown police.

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