Uber
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Uber and Lyft Don’t Reduce Cars. Transit Does.
Seattle is the only major city that really grew the number of car-free and car-light households in the last five years. It's also the only one that's really grown transit ridership.
January 8, 2019
Uber and Lyft Carrying More Trips Than Light Rail in Seattle
They are primarily moving folks living in the densest — and best-connected — parts of the county.
November 7, 2018
Uber and Lyft Ads Are Really Annoying Us Lately
Research increasingly shows Uber and Lyft are worsening congestion, hurting transit, even boosting car sales. It shouldn't be too surprising if you've been paying attention to their ads.
October 31, 2018
Study: Uber and Lyft are Increasing Traffic Deaths
As much as 1,100 more people are being killed every year, thanks to the presence of Uber and Lyft, a new study finds.
October 24, 2018
Uber and Lyft Are Overwhelming Urban Streets, and Cities Need to Act Fast
Contrary to the story Uber, Lyft, and their peers like to tell, ride-hailing services are not reducing traffic in American cities. Nor will they, even if they meet their goals for converting solo passenger trips to shared rides, according to new research from transportation analyst Bruce Schaller.
July 26, 2018
How Uber’s Self-Driving System Failed to Brake and Avoid Killing Elaine Herzberg
The National Transportation Safety Board is out with a preliminary report into how an Uber car in self-driving mode struck and killed Elaine Herzberg in Tempe, Arizona, this March.
May 24, 2018
Car Companies Failed at Regulating Themselves. Why Would Autonomous Car Companies Be Different?
A system in which AV companies make the rules is going to fail.
April 2, 2018
Uber Car in Self-Driving Mode Kills Woman in Arizona
A human was behind the wheel but was not driving when the collision occurred, according to Uber.
March 19, 2018
Evidence From Boston That Uber Is Making Traffic Worse
Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft are exacerbating rush-hour traffic jams in Boston, according to new research by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council.
February 8, 2018
Excellent Uber Ad Distills the Problem With Uber in Crowded Cities
Cars are a clunky tool for moving people through big cities. Even Uber cars.
November 7, 2017
