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good riddance to these companies. Uber and Lyft have caused NYC traffic to slow by 12% since 2015 [0]. These private companies have flooded the public roadway
by snacktaster 9y ago
good riddance to these companies.
Uber and Lyft have caused NYC traffic to slow by 12% since 2015 [0]. These private companies have flooded the public roadways and overwhelmed the infrastructure without any obligation to meter themselves or pay for their fair share of access. I finally understand what the NYC Taxi Commission existed for.
[0] https://www.timeout.com/newyork/blog/traffic-is-moving-12-percent-slower-through-manhattan-thanks-to-ride-sharing-apps-030717 https://www.timeout.com/newyork/blog/traffic-is-moving-12-pe...
- 2chen 9y agoFirst of all, you're missing the point of the article. Softbank is increasing its stake in Uber, which can only be a good thing, even if it's a markdown from its last preferred round. Second of all, you bandy around private like it's a bad thing. The reason why these companies are successful is because they pioneered a much more better solution than the alternatives. Take, for example the public service Access-a-Ride [1]. This is the kind of "quality" you get without competition and innovation. [1]: https://longreads.com/2017/09/01/on-nycs-paratransit-fighting-for-safety-respect-and-human-dignity/ https://longreads.com/2017/09/01/on-nycs-paratransit-fightin...
- malandrew 9y ago> pay for their fair share of access There is something called fuel taxes. Plus in NY state, I believe all TNC drivers are licensed and pay business taxes as well (which is why it's why TNCs are more expensive in NY than other places).