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Transfers Magazine: Research on Equity in Ride-hail, Parking, Transit
The new issue of Transfers Magazine contains research on ride-hail, carless households, transit, and parking.
November 26, 2019
It’s Time for an Uber Tax
Support the "San Francisco, California, Proposition D, Ride-Share Business Tax to Fund Muni, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Services and Infrastructure" measure.
October 9, 2019
Taxi Spending Surges While Transit Stays Flat
Americans spent four times as much money on Uber and Lyft trips last year as they did in 2013. This is a crisis.
September 27, 2019
Seattle: Uber/Lyft Riders Should Pay for New Streetcar
Mayor Jenny Durkan hopes to raise nearly $25 million a year with a 51-cent tax on every Uber and Lyft ride — with a portion of the money funding new transit.
September 20, 2019
New Labor Rules for Uber and Lyft Should Help Cities
A new California law making Uber and Lyft treat drivers as employees would have transportation benefits, too.
September 13, 2019
Uber Is a Slow-Motion Tragedy
More congested cities. Weakened transit systems. To top it off, Uber lost $5.2 billion last quarter.
August 9, 2019
Uber/Lyft Responsible for a Large Share of Traffic
The cab companies account for traffic increases in major US cities, but most congestion still comes from personal cars and commercial vehicles, the companies' joint study shows.
August 8, 2019
Are Uber and Lyft the Future of Transit? Not So Fast
Cities that turn to technology companies to save their transit systems are bound to be disappointed by the outcome.
July 22, 2019
Uber Drivers “May Choose” Whether or Not to Endanger Cyclists
Uber sends out a mixed message on safety
May 29, 2019
Did the “Uber Strike” Change Your Commute?
Share your thoughts on how Uber and Lyft have changed out streets
May 9, 2019