Taxis
California's Politically Powerful Unions Aim To Crush Sharing Economy
A state Supreme Court ruling sets a new, higher bar for determining when workers can count as independent contractors rather than employees. It might ruin some online firms' business models.
It's About To Get Even More Expensive To Get Around NYC
City officials are perfectly willing to throw commuters under the bus
To Protect Some Cab Drivers, San Francisco Will Stop Other Taxis from Picking Up Customers at the Airport
The rule will prohibit taxis from picking up passengers at the airport unless they purchase a $250,000 permit.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Spends Thousands on Uber After Criticizing the 'Unregulated' Service
All for me and none for thee.
Yet Another Federal Court Rejects Claims that Exposing Taxis to Competition from Uber and Lyft is a Taking
This is the latest in a series of federal court decision rejecting such arguments. The right to operate a taxi business does not create a "property" right in suppressing competition.
The 'Taxi King' Cooperating in the Michael Cohen Case Pleaded for a Government Bailout
"We want big poppa paying attention to us," Gene Freidman once told Reason. "I want the government...protecting me."
Exposing Taxis to Competition from Uber and Lyft Is Not a Taking that Requires Compensation Under the Constitution
A federal court correctly rejects a dubious takings claim by Philadelphia cab companies.
Uber, Lyft Can Now Bring Jobs and Better Transportation to Alaska
A win for ride-sharing and Alaskans
An Uber Driver Is Fined for Not Speaking English, but Tech Innovation Provides Smarter Solutions
Why should local governments demand a default language when we have the tools to sort it all out?
Taxi Companies Asked Georgia for a Bailout and Got Laughed Out of Court
New competition from ride-sharing services is not grounds for a takings claim, Georgia Supreme Court rules, because no taking took place. Obviously.
Uber's Efforts to Bypass Nanny Regulators Lead to Federal Criminal Investigation
Secret tool allowed drivers to detect and avoid stings.
Supreme Court Lets Stand 7th Circuit Victory for Rights of Rideshare Customers and Drivers
By declining to take up the case Illinois Transportation Trade Association v. Chicago, the Supreme Court allows customers of Uber, Lyft, and similar e-hailing services to breathe easier.
Little Rock's Taxi Monopoly Ruled Unconstitutional
City government claimed there was a need for only 125 taxi permits, and one cab company held them all.
Instead of Erecting New Barriers For Ridesharing, Cities Should Deregulate Taxis
That allows for fair competition on a level playing field, and lets consumers choose which service they prefer.
Victory Over Taxi Monopolists in 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Attempts by cabbies in Milwaukee and Chicago to crush competition from Uber-like services or more taxi drivers both shot down in federal court by Judge Richard Posner; Reason Foundation amicus brief relied on.
Welcome To The 21st Century, St. Louis Taxi Companies
"People want to be able to press on their smartphone and request a ride," says commission chairman, stating the obvious.
Chicago's Proposed Ban of Self-Driving Cars Is Dangerous and Protectionist
Two city aldermen say it's about protecting pedestrians, but it's really about protecting taxi companies.
Sorry, but Uber Isn't Conspiring to Fix Ridesharing Prices
Surge pricing is a market mechanism, not an illegal pricing scheme.
The Mystery of New York City's "Cop Cabs"
Neither the taxi commission nor the NYPD wants you to know much about them.
Las Vegas, Los Angeles Offer Reminders Why Passengers Are Fleeing Taxis for Uber, Lyft
Screwed over in fees, when not being turned away due to racism.
London Chefs Trade Curry for Cabs, San Francisco Drivers Go Bankrupt, a Medallion Owner Sues, and More Tales From the Global Uber Wars
The great taxi industry upheaval.
What Do You Know? Competition Improves Taxi Services.
Studies showing city folk getting better treatment.
Give a Drunk (or Anyone) a Free Ride Home on New Year's Eve, Accept a Tip, Face $500 Fine
Portsmouth, NH, not amused by Free State Project participant's plan to get around their anti-Uber regulations.
Embracing Uber Would Be Good for New York
The taxi cartel claims jobs will be lost, but the numbers don't add up.
The World Was His 'Oyster.' Then Uber Rolled Into Town.
Winners and losers in the great taxicab collapse.
New York's Unlicensed Cabbies, and Their Passengers, Get a Long Overdue Break
As the city's assault on gypsy cabs gets a slap, and restrictions are eased, maybe it's time for officials to just get out of the way.
Cabbie To Uber Passenger: 'Take a Real Taxi You F***ing Cheapskate'
Violent threat, bald-faced lies, and other recent tales from the Uber wars.
Yesterday's Taxi of Tomorrow, Today! (Whether you like it or not.)
The New York Taxi and Limousine Commission opts for one cab to drive them all.
No, a New Uber-Like App for Yellow Taxis Won't Save This Dying Industry.
Arro was designed to solve the problems of taxi drivers, not customers.
L.A. City Council Wants to Make Life Worse For People Trying to Get from LA's Main Airport
Also: Uber shows-not-tells the people why legal transportation cartels suck.
'Politicians Don't Care, Except to the Extent That We Make Them Care'
Challenging the municipal corporate state
Mayor de Blasio Calls Off Proposed Uber Cap
Gov. Andrew Cuomo came out strongly against a bill that would limit the number of for-hire vehicles in New York City.
Uber Courts Reverend Al in an Effort to "Out-Progressive" the Progressives
The company's latest scuffle highlights the intellectual and moral bankruptcy of left-wing political rhetoric.
Taxi Drivers Upset Their Medallions Losing Value, Governments Not Doing Enough to Protect Their Monopolies
A medallion in Chicago goes for a paltry $270,000 these days.