Ride-Hailing
California Legislature Passes 'Clean-Up' Bill to Allow Musicians and Other Freelancers to Continue Gig Work
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Big kindergarten enrollment drop in Los Angeles … Mayor slammed for dining indoors in another state when not allowed in his city … New Jersey bill could allow police officers to take gunshot victims to hospital.
Uber and Lyft Threaten to Temporarily Pull Out of California After Judge's Ruling
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Iowa residents without power days after powerful derecho, while one-third of state’s crops flattened … North Carolina mayor apologizes for city’s history of racial inequality … New York AG files price gouging lawsuit against egg producer.
Yeah, It’s an Uber. Buckle Up Anyway.
States since 2015 that passed laws requiring rear seat belt use: two.
Has the Rise of Uber Led to More Heavy Drinking?
New research suggests that ride-hailing is associated with increases in drinking behaviors in U.S. cities and metro areas.
Uber Sexual Assault Report Spurs Calls for New Government Policies
New data released by Uber showing almost 6,000 sexual assaults in last two years is prompting some officials to call for new requirements on ride-hailing companies to improve safety.
Ridesharing Companies Urge Ohio to Bring Back the Front License Plate
Uber and Lyft support a proposed bill that would require motorists in Ohio to have both a front and rear license plate. Lawmakers got rid of the front plate in April as part of a transportation budget package.
The Uber-Transit Convergence Arrives in Denver
The ride-hailing giant once called public transportation a threat to its growth. But in one city, it’s joining forces.
Using Data to Figure Out Where Transit Should Go
Fixed-route bus use, in particular, has seen steep declines in use while ride-sharing continues to grow in popularity, according to a new report.
Uber Drivers Are Getting Minimum-Wage Protection for the First Time
New York City's taxi commission voted for a pay floor for ride-hail drivers.
South Bend’s Mayor on What Local Governments Can Learn From Estonia
The Indiana city’s new mobility-as-a-service pilot is helping low-income shift workers commute for free.
D.C. Prepares to Launch Transportation as a Service
The city wants to boost for-hire vehicle occupancy rates, while also improving low-income residents’ access to transportation and reducing traffic congestion.
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Survey Looks at How Much Uber Drivers Are Earning Per Hour
The findings include city-level figures that indicate drivers in some places are doing better than others.
One Step Closer to Rules That Will Reshape Uber and Lyft in N.Y.C.
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | State of emergency in Virginia … Airbnb’s San Diego signature effort … laid-off state workers sue Illinois … and a microclimate for ticks in Maine.
N.Y.C. Council Vote Looms on Capping Number of Uber and Lyft Vehicles
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Trump administration OKs Wisconsin governor’s plan … executive shakeup in Austin city manager’s office … and San Diego’s water billing audit.
Uber Has Terminated Its Self-driving Car Operators In Pittsburgh
Uber is replacing the job of autonomous vehicle operator with "mission specialists" who will provide more technical feedback to car developers.
Determining Once and for All How the ‘Gig Economy’ Impacts Transit
Cities like Sacramento are helping pilot a new measure of interaction between travel modes.
San Francisco City Attorney’s Subpoenas Put New Pressure on Uber, Lyft
Any lawsuit that may come could set a precedent across all of California.
Public Transit Still Rules Rush Hour in Cities
But that doesn't mean ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft don't play an important role in addressing local mobility challenges, according to a new report.
Making New Mobility Services Adapt to Your City, Not the Other Way Around
Seattle has rolled out a new mobility playbook “anchored on understanding that we need to welcome this technology because it makes it easier for everyone to travel.”
Taxing the New Economy, Starting With Uber, Lyft
Ride-hailing services are among the new services to get taxed, as states seek to align old tax codes with a new economy.
Pittsburgh Mayor Has Harsh Words for Uber on Its ‘Moral Obligation’
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Distracted driving deaths in Colorado; Massachusetts city calls for Trump impeachment; and Florida governor’s prosecutorial intervention.
