Here are some news items and events to know this week in and around Northwest Austin.
1. Uber, Lyft set for a comeback
Officials with Uber and Lyft say both companies will return to Austin once Texas' new ride-hailing legislation, House Bill 100, is signed into law. The companies left Austin last May after voters defeated a ballot proposition that would have eased requirements for drivers to complete fingerprint-based background checks. Austin Mayor Steve Adler said in a statement that he was disappointed state lawmakers chose to undo the will of voters.
2. Flannigan on "Real Talk"
Austin City Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, who represents District 6 in Northwest Austin, will be a guest Wednesday on an edition of the "Real Talk" event series. The two-hour event will include an interview with Flannigan conducted by Audrey McGlinchy of KUT-FM and an audience Q&A session. The event is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. at Concordia University Texas Incubator for Innovation & Impact, 11400 Concordia University Drive, Austin.
3. Capital Metro tries out ride-hailing
Capital Metro will test a new ride-hailing service called Pickup in Austin’s Mueller and Windsor Park neighborhoods starting June 6. The free, on-demand service will operate Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m-6 p.m. The pilot program will last six to 12 months. Read more here.












