Tag: Ride-hailing

Massachusetts Advances EV Adoption with New Rebate Program and “Right to Charge” Rule

Posted on January 6, 2025 at 3:56 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Massachusetts Advances EV Adoption with New Rebate Program and “Right to Charge” Rule By Alison Felix, AICP, Principal Planner and Emerging Technologies Specialist January 6, 2025 – Last November, Massachusetts introduced […]

STUDY: App-Based Food Orders Most Likely Outnumber Ride-Hailing Trips in Mass., with Major Impacts on Traffic, Climate & Low-Wage Workers

Posted on December 13, 2022 at 8:26 am. Written by Tim Viall

STUDY: App-Based Food Orders Most Likely Outnumber Ride-Hailing Trips in Mass., with Major Impacts on Traffic, Climate & Low-Wage Workers Dark stores, emissions from delivery vehicles, and third-party app fees […]

New study looks at impact of ride-hailing on Brockton Area Transit

Posted on September 11, 2019 at 3:39 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Is the growth of ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft affecting transit ridership in Greater Brockton? A recent study by two regional planning agencies and the Brockton area transit authority is trying to answer that question.

New study identifies climate impacts of Uber, Lyft

Posted on July 22, 2019 at 3:16 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

A new study by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) shows that ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft are increasing not just traffic but greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) in Greater Boston, in a first-ever analysis of the climate impacts of transportation network companies, or TNCs.

Sen. Crighton, Rep. Livingstone, Rep. Madaro Call for Increased Fees on Uber, Lyft

Posted on January 17, 2019 at 3:37 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 17, 2019 New legislation aims to curb congestion, promote carpooling BOSTON – Representatives from Boston, Cambridge, and Lynn are joining together with the Metropolitan Area […]

How Have Public Agencies and Nonprofits Partnered with TNCs?

Posted on September 17, 2018 at 2:26 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Download a Comprehensive Summary of the Ride-Hailing Partnerships Discussed Jermaine F. Williams, Troy McHenry, Sandra Robinson, Joanne Laferrara, and Sandy Johnston shared their experiences partnering with TNCs. From replacing seldom-used […]

Share of Choices: New Ride-hailing Research Brief

Posted on June 1, 2018 at 10:17 am. Written by Elise Harmon

For every five people who get on an MBTA bus or train in the Inner Core, one person hops into an Uber, Lyft, or other ride-hailing vehicle. In Boston itself, […]

Report Release: “Fare Choices” on Ride-Hailing in Metro Boston

Posted on February 6, 2018 at 1:09 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

On February 6, MAPC released “Fare Choices,” a survey of ride-hailing passengers in Metro Boston. The ride-hailing industry, led by Uber and Lyft, has seen explosive growth in recent years. […]