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Uber will return to Eugene, Springfield -- this time legally

Ride-hailing giant Uber will start operating in Eugene and Springfield next Thursday, the company said in a statement.

The development comes more than three years after the company launched in Eugene without the city's approval.

This time, Uber said it has the appropriate license from Eugene officials to legally operate.

"We're thrilled we'll soon be turning on rideshare service in Eugene," Alejandro Chouza, general manager for Uber in the Pacific Northwest, said in a statement. "For anyone not yet familiar with the app, I think they'll find it reliable, convenient and easy to use. Essentially you tap a button on your phone to request a ride.