Unlike a taxi service, Uber is strictly operated through a phone application that allows you to see nearby cars, and pay automatically through the account you have linked to your app. There are even different levels of Uber which allow you to customize your riding experience.

So why would this type of service be banned from the city?

City Code defines rideshare as when a driver is payed no more than the federally established 56 cents per mile. Under the city’s interpretation regulations, Uber’s service would instead be an unlicensed, for-hire driving service.

So, in order to circumvent the cities rules, Uber will not be charging for rides! In fact, if you sign up right now, they are offering a two week deal.

Still, it’s likely drivers will be making more than the 56 cents per mile rate. Uber’s minimum fare in San Antonio is $5.70, according to reports, and the median salary for a full-time Uber driver in San Francisco is $74,191 per year, and in New York the median is $90,766 per year. The company takes a 20 percent cut of fares.

So people of Austin, will you be interested in using Uber? Tell us what you think.

The level of deliciousness that these food trucks churn out is almost unbelievable, and the variety would be unimaginable had I not eaten at these meals-on-wheels myself. These magnificent machines will be out in full force for SXSW, catering to the masses just looking for a good time. So, if you happen to see any of these whilst you are out frolicking, make sure you take the time to stop and enjoy some of the best food to ever come out of some dudes van. For more information on truck hours and locations, be sure to visit their website!

East Side King: Asian Fusion www.eskaustin.com

Probably the most popular food truck in Austin, known for their Asian fusion delicacies and Poor Qui Buns.

Lucky’s Puccias: Sandwiches, Italian 

Who doesn’t love sandwiches? Get their signature style puccia and grab a beer while you’re at it.

Peached Tortilla: Asian Fusion www.thepeachedtortilla.com

Also very popular, the Peached tortilla provides a different kind of Asian fusion. Grab the BBQ Brisket Taco.

The Best Wurst: German, hot dogs www.thebestwurst.com

Curry Ketch-up. Sauerkraut. Brats. Jalepenos. Those words should be enough to entice.

Kebabalicious: Turkish www.austinkebab.com

KEBABS AND PITAS. Wrapped together like a juicy Mediterranean fantasy.

Svantes stuffed burgers – Burgers www.svantesstuffedburger.com

Burgers stuffed with ingredients and topped with a fried egg. If you see this on the street, make a run for it.

Gourdough’s: Desserts, Donuts www.gourdoughs.com

Didn’t think you were gunna see DONUTS ON THE LIST, now did ya! I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves.

Umbel+Vox Media Party

When: Fri, March 7, 8pm – Sat, March 8, 12am

Where: ACL Live, West Willie Nelson Boulevard,

Description: ACL Live at The Moody Theatre transforms into an unforgettable party featuring live music by Local Natives, preceded and followed by a dance party hosted by Austin’s own DJ Chicken George. Don’t miss out on what will be one of the most memorable parties at SXSW 2014.

Star Power: Innovative Ways to Engage Millennials

When: Fri, March 7, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Where: Austin Convention Center Room 6AB Austin Convention Center

Description: Engaging millennials now takes more than just traditional outreach methods. Innovative approaches such as leveraging celebrity voices and platforms, new technologies and culturally relevant messaging is critical for impacting the social behavior of the fastest growing demographic. Join actor and activist Rosario Dawson, co-founder of Voto Latino, and moderator Alex Wagner, host of MSNBC’s “NOW with Alex Wagner,” for a conversation about how to effectively mobilize Latino millennials to create social change in their communities.

How Twitter Humorists Landed Sweet Real World Gigs
#sxsw #Tweet2Fame

When: Friday, March 7 5:00PM – 6:00PM

Where:Austin Convention CenterRoom 12AB

Description: The hilarious tweets written by funny people Megan Amram @meganamram, Jenny Johnson @JennyJohnsonHi5 and Josh Hara @yoyoha have not only attracted hundreds of thousands of followers, they’ve also landed these social media savants legit employment in television, publishing and marketing. In this session, Mashable Editorial Director Matt Silverman will lead a fun (and funny) discussion on how these three social media celebrities were able to showcase their talents through Twitter, create impressive followings that make “real” celebs jealous, earn the praise of major media outlets like Time, The Wall Street Journal and Rolling Stone, and ultimately land dream jobs that embrace their 140-character humor and charm.

Interview with Andrew Wilson, CEO of EA

When: Friday, March 7 5:00PM-6:00PM

Where:Long Center Dell Hall 701 W Riverside Dr

Description: Andrew Wilson, CEO of EA, will sit down in a fireside chat to talk about his background in game development, what he’s learned about developing immersive game experiences and how he will use that to inform his vision for EA now that he’s taken the reins of the company.
This SXSW Gaming Session at the Long Center is FREE and open to the public. However SXSW Interactive, Film, Gold and Platinum badges gain priority seating.

One on One with Mark Cuban

When: Sat, March 8, 5pm – 6pm

Where: Austin Convention Center Exhibit Hall 5 Austin Convention Center

Description: Internet pioneer, billionaire, angel investor, NBA team owner assesses the current state of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship in a no BS session with Silicon Valley veteran Guy Kawasaki. The fun and in-depth conversation between Cuban and Kawasaki is the perfect way to end your first full day of SXSW Interactive 2014.

uShip Nerds Rock Party

Featuring: Aloe Blacc and Auto Body

When: Sat, March 8, 7pm – Sun, March 9, 12am

Where: uShip Inc, Brazos Street, Austin, TX, United States

Transcendence + The Verge + Eater: Opening Night Cocktail Party Designed by Paul Qui

When: Fri, March 7, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Where: ACL Live, West Willie Nelson Boulevard, Austin, TX, United States

Description: Join Warner Bros. Pictures/Alcon Entertainment’s Transcendence, The Verge and Eater for a VIP cocktail experience designed exclusively by James Beard Award-winning Austin chef, Paul Qui. Enjoy super foods and specialty cocktails while experiencing emerging technologies in the Transcendence Future Tech Expo.

Game of Thrones Exhibition

When: March 7-March 11 2:00PM

Where: Austin Music Hall

Description: SXSWesteros is coming! Game of Thrones®: The Exhibition, presented by HBO GO®, will be stopping at the Austin Music Hall from March 7-11. Free of charge, the fully immersive exhibition will transport fans into the medieval world of the show via a collection of nearly 100 original artifacts from seasons 1, 2 and 3, plus select pieces from the fourth season premiering April 6 at 9PM on HBO.

Among the items that will be on display are costumes, props, armor and weapons made by artisans whose extraordinary craftsmanship has lent authenticity to the show since its inception. The exhibition will also offer fans an all-new, immersive virtual reality experience that will place them within the world of Westeros, an opportunity to declare their favorite moments from the first three seasons on HBO GO, and a chance to sit on the coveted Iron Throne.

“Brain Blast”

Featuring: SNOOP DOGG and St. Lucia

When: Sun March 9, 8pm

Where: Stubbs

The Spotify House

When: March 10th-March 14th, 11am – 7pm daily

Where: The Spotify House, 901 East 6th St

Description: Open to Spotify users 21 and over, limited capacity: first come, first served.

RedBull Sound Select

When: March 12th-March15th, 8pm daily

Where: The Belmont

Description: Four days of music and festivities, 21 and over

Jimmy Kimmel LIVE from Austin

When: March 10-14th, 4:30pm

Where: Long Center for Performing Arts

Description: Jimmy Kimmel Live will broadcast five original shows from The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Center for the Performing Arts. Jimmy will welcome celebrity guests, showcase musical performances and shoot comedy segments around Texas and at SXSW.

Kimmel, on traveling the show to Texas, said, “Austin is one of my favorite cities and there is no place more fun than SXSW. I can’t wait for March 10th. I’ll be the guy covered in BBQ sauce.”