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"We find a consistent negative effect of ridesharing on traffic fatalities, with impacts concentrated during nights and weekends. Our results imply that ridesha
by Bostonian 3y ago
"We find a consistent negative effect of ridesharing on traffic fatalities, with impacts concentrated during nights and weekends. Our results imply that ridesharing has decreased U.S. traffic fatalities by 5.2% in areas where it operates. The annual life-saving benefits are $6.8 billion."
discussed at https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2023/12/uber-and-traffic-fatalities.html https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2023/12/ub...
- jzb 3y agoThis tracks for me: Rideshare apps have made it much easier to offload designated driver duties, so fewer people are driving drunk. I don’t do much drinking or going out lately, but pre-pandemic if I was going to have more than one drink, I’d use a Lyft. Bonus if I was going to a concert or somewhere crowded: no need to fuss with parking, either.