Smarter public transit comes at the cost of rider anonymity
- Date: 12/01/2023
Security experts were skeptical about the New York MTA’s switch to an OMNY tap-and-go system when it was first announced years ago.…
"While Lyft and Uber have the potential to be an ally in a low-carbon future, they are not playing that role. "
In the past decade, transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft have become inescapable parts of our urban transportation systems. These companies’ ridership plummeted when the COVID-19 pandemic hit but, as the country reopens, people are beginning to return to the services. Because transportation is the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., it’s worth asking what role Lyft and Uber play in a sustainable future.
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