Assembly Democrats’ Taxi Surcharge Plan Isn’t Congestion Pricing
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There’s no cordon toll on cars or trucks, which means zero charge on, and revenue from, the city’s #1 congestion source.
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An Hourly Fee on Cabs and Ubers Is Less Radical Than It Appears
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Transportation analyst Bruce Schaller recommends charging for-hire vehicles between $5 and $50 per hour within the Manhattan taxi zone.
Evidence From Boston That Uber Is Making Traffic Worse
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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.
Schaller: Curbing Uber "Idle Time" Key to Busting Gridlock
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A report published today by taxi savant Bruce Schaller pins Manhattan's current traffic meltdown squarely on the relentless growth in Uber, Lyft, and other app-based for-hire vehicles.
Citing “Medical Episode,” NYPD Declines to Charge Livery Driver in Lower Manhattan Crash That Injured 4 Bystanders
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NYPD filed no charges against a TLC driver who caused a collision that injured three pedestrians and one person on a bike. Meanwhile, a second TLC vehicle involved in the crash is connected to a string of dangerous driving offenses.
Cab Driver Pleads to Homicide for Killing 2 on Bronx Sidewalk While Off Epilepsy Meds
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Emilio Garcia hit Tierre Clark, 5, and Kadeem Brown, 25, on the Grand Concourse.