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But first, when Uber launched its ride-hailing service, the company was more Pariah than

partner to the taxi industry. Some 12 years later, it seems to be the latter.

Uber announced Tuesday a multi-year partnership with Los Angeles Yellow Cab and its five

partner taxi fleets in Southern California.

Under the arrangement, taxi drivers will have access to Uber Trip Refereals in Los Angeles,

Orange and San Diego counties, and the partnership covers a lot of ground.

Six taxi fleets with about 1,200 vehicles fall under the deal.

This means that a rider who uses the Uber app may have a taxi driver pick them up.

The pricing is still provided in advance and riders will have an option of declining the match with a taxi.

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