Lyft, Juno Sue New York Regulators Over Rules That Could Make Them Pay Drivers More Than Uber
The companies argue that the pay regulations are irrational and anti-competitive.
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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.
California's Work Rules Sabotage the Gig Economy
New Luddites have used the courts and the legislative process to throw that figurative wrench in the machine.
New York Passes Minimum Wage Law for Uber, Lyft Drivers, Hikes Costs To Riders
What happens when prices are increased by fiat? They go up, usually, and in this case they may increase traffic congestion, too.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Spends Thousands on Uber After Criticizing the 'Unregulated' Service
All for me and none for thee.
Did Ridesharing Kill the D.C. Metro? We Crunched The Numbers.
Other subway systems have managed to maintain or even gain riders since Uber and Lyft launched. Why is the D.C. Metro losing them?
New York City Votes To Cap Uber and Lyft, Regulate Drivers' Pay
The days of a free market in ride sharing are over in America's largest city.
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.
As the New York Subway Melts Down, the City Moves to Cap the Number of Ubers and Lyfts on the Streets
Making the Big Apple less mobile.
Uber Fires 100 Self-Driving Car Operators After Fatal Crash
After a fatality involving one of its autonomous cars, Uber is replacing 100 of its monitors with 55 technical specialists to improve feedback.
New York Times Editorial Board Thinks Uber Is Too Popular, Demands Price Floors
America's paper of record demands an end to transit innovation.
The Days of Paying More to Live Near the Metro Are Coming to an End
Fewer people are willing to pay a premium to live near a subway stop as public transportation stumbles and ride-sharing offers better options.
Keep Testing Self-Driving Cars, Even If They Kill People
Self-driving cars are likely to save lives. One tragic, accidental death should not stop that from happening. Keep testing.
Killing Ride-Sharing Is Not the Solution to America's Transportation Blues
Transportation policy should encourage more options, not fewer.
Uber Self-Driving Car Hits and Kills Pedestrian in Arizona
This unfortunate accident will not slow down the autonomous vehicle revolution.
Uber Health Wants to Drive You to the Hospital
3.6 million Americans a year miss medical appointments because they lack transportation.
Cancer Survivor Fined $2,260 for Providing Rides to Hospital Patients
Hospital describes her services as "invaluable."
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.
Why the Senate Tax Reform Bill Is a Big Deal for Gig Economy Workers
The newly released bill would clarify Uber drivers' and Airbnb hosts' status as independent contractors but would require tax withholding.
Super Hacker George Hotz: I Can Make Your Car Drive Itself for Under $1,000
Comma.ai aims to bring plug-and-play autonomy to the masses.
Poverty Wages? Uber Drivers Make $37 Per Hour on Average, Survey Finds
How much do Uber drivers make, and why does that matter?
Nathan for You Tackles Uber, Finds the Free Market Always Wins
A taxi driver upset by Uber's effect on his business realized it was actually a good alternative for him.
How America's Outdated Tax Code Fails Gig Economy Workers
More people are working in the gig economy than ever before, but the current tax code punishes Uber drivers and Airbnb hosts. Here's how Congress can fix that.
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?
New Coalition Blames Tech Industry for City's Problems, Demands Uber Solve Them
Plan to open headquarters in Oakland, California, upsets locals who fear tech displaces minorities.
Cory Doctorow on Cyber Warfare, Lawbreaking, and His New Novel 'Walkaway'
The novelist, activist, and BoingBoing founder on cyber warfare, Uber-style reputation economics, and what he's likely to get arrested for someday.
San Francisco Officials Continue Attacks on Uber
City tax collector wants to post home addresses of drivers online.
Uber On its Way Back to Austin
Texas Legislature decides state law is better than local overreach.
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.
Uber Leaving Denmark Over New Taxi Law—Nationalists, Socialists Rejoice
Company says it's not closing a development office in Denmark and says closing is "not necessarily a farewell."
Las Vegas Taxi Union Demands State Crack Down on Competition from Ridesharing Apps
Wants rides hailed by apps at least 10 minutes in advance and a slew of new taxes and other regulations.
What Do You Call a Tool to Help Uber Avoid Gov't Stings? A Good Start.
Company used a secret method of getting around regulators trying to shut them down. If only the rest of us were so lucky.
General Motors Wants to Outlaw Silicon Valley Self-Driving Car Competition
Shameless crony capitalism play by Detroit automaker
Bad News: The Government Wants to 'Help' Driverless Car Companies
The future is rushing toward us. Unfortunately, the government wants to help.
Noontime Radio With Justin Amash, Damon Root, Jimmy Failla, and Tony Pierce
Matt Welch talks SCOTUS, travel ban, and the ethics of #DeleteUber on SiriusXM Insight's The Dean Obeidallah Show
Looking for a Left/Libertarian Alliance Against Trump? Maybe Rethink Reflexive '#DeleteUber' Reactions
Constantly looking for people to punish doesn't square with a commitment to liberty.
New York's Dumb War on Uber
It's time for policymakers in Albany to bring ridesharing to all New Yorkers.
Driverless Cars and the Revenge of the Moral Equivalent of Hostlers and Horse-Drawn Carriage Makers
A perplexingly stupid op-ed against self-driving cars in The New York Times
The Gig Economy May Flourish Under Donald Trump—And That's a Good Thing
Letting workers and bosses come to terms is better than the government protecting old business models and raising prices.
Eugene, Oregon, Touts Bike Share Program as 'Innovative Transportation Solution'
This after heavy-handed regulations pushed Uber out of the same market last year.
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.
Uber, Lyft Will Continue Operating in Philadelphia, Defying Judge's Order (Updated: Judge's Order Overturned!)
Ride-sharing services weren't defendants in lawsuit brought by taxi driver union, but got slapped with a cease-and-desist order anyway.
