The logo of Uber is seen in the Alpine resort of Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2023. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 26 (Reuters) - Uber Technologies (UBER.N) is partnering with Los Angeles Yellow Cab and its affiliates to increase the supply of taxis on the ride-hailing giant's platform, the company said on Tuesday. Under the new partnership, taxis associated with LA Yellow Cab and its five partner fleets will get bookings through the Uber app. The six taxi companies - which include San Diego Yellow Cab, California Yellow Cab, Long Beach Yellow Cab, Fiesta Taxi Cooperative and United Checker Cab - will add up to 1,200 cabs to the Uber platform. "We anticipate that this partnership will have a positive impact for our driver-owners as the pandemic recovery continues," said William Rouse, CEO of Los Angeles Yellow Cab.

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