Lyft and Uber Want to Fund Better Roads…for Lyft and Uber
Rideshare companies are investing in public infrastructure, but only when it helps their bottom line. Continue reading Lyft and Uber Want to Fund Better Roads…for Lyft and Uber
Author Archives: Ankita Rao
We Need to Completely Redesign Curbs
Crowded curbsides cause a huge amount of traffic and congestion in our cities. Could “flex zones” help? Continue reading We Need to Completely Redesign Curbs
New York Is Getting Congestion Pricing, Whether It’s Ready or Not
New York is about to institute congestion pricing, and it will include an exemption for people who make below $60,000 per year. Continue reading New York Is Getting Congestion Pricing, Whether It’s Ready or Not
Can a Ridehailing App Be Ethical?
Via pays its drivers more than any other company, focuses on environmentally friendly practices, and wants to decrease traffic congestion. But is there a catch? Continue reading Can a Ridehailing App Be Ethical?
Uber and Lyft Are Officially Part of the Healthcare System
Lyft, Uber and other rideshare companies say they can save our healthcare system lots of money. But at what cost? Continue reading Uber and Lyft Are Officially Part of the Healthcare System
New York City Sued Airbnb Operators For Allegedly Posing As Fake Hosts
A $20.7 million lawsuit implicates a ring of real estate agents and companies posting multiple listings on sites like Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO. Continue reading New York City Sued Airbnb Operators For Allegedly Posing As Fake Hosts
Uber Is Sweating NYC’s New Rideshare Minimum Wage
The new rules for app-based rideshare companies could mean $10,000 more for drivers every year. Continue reading Uber Is Sweating NYC’s New Rideshare Minimum Wage
Scooters Reveal Urban America’s Transportation Crisis
Electric scooters are fun, but nobody knows what to do with them yet. Continue reading Scooters Reveal Urban America’s Transportation Crisis
Reality Is Just a Bunch of Hallucinations We Collectively Agree On
Anil Seth, a neuroscientist and director of the Sackler Centre for Consciousness Science at the University of Sussex, researches the biological basis of the otherwise ethereal topic of consciousness. Continue reading Reality Is Just a Bunch of Hallucinations We Collectively Agree On
The Rise of T-Series, the YouTube Channel That Will Soon Dethrone PewDiePie
An Indian entertainment channel is poised to take over as the largest YouTube channel in the world. Continue reading The Rise of T-Series, the YouTube Channel That Will Soon Dethrone PewDiePie