Recent Streetsblog USA posts about ride-sharing

Uber and Lyft contribute as much as 13 percent of traffic volume in San Francisco, according to a new study.

Uber/Lyft Responsible For A Large Share of Traffic

By Aaron Short | Aug 7, 2019 | 4 Comments

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.

This is a PTSA bus. Photo: City of St. Petersburg

Are Uber and Lyft the Future of Transit? Not So Fast

By Aaron Short | Jul 22, 2019 | 7 Comments

Cities that turn to technology companies to save their transit systems are bound to be disappointed by the outcome.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot may consider congestion pricing to raise revenue for Chicago's transportation needs.

Chicago Contemplates Congestion Pricing

By Aaron Short | Jul 1, 2019 | 7 Comments

Activists are urging the city's new mayor, Lori Lightfoot, to adopt surcharges to raise revenue for transit.

San Francisco's bike share system is becoming a battleground over the future of public cycling

Bay Area Bike Share Battle Has Vast Ramifications

By Aaron Short | Jun 4, 2019 | 4 Comments

Lyft and Uber's battle over San Francisco's bike share system will have implications across the country.

The Problems of Uber and Lyft's Taxi Biz Disruption

By Angie Schmitt | Apr 11, 2019 | 18 Comments

From rapes and abductions to rising traffic congestion and fatalities, it's starting to become clear why the government gets involved with for-hire drivers.

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