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East to West: College Rankings and Transportation

East to West: College Rankings and Transportation

Daily Free Press Admin September 16, 2018

On this week’s episode of East to West, “College Rankings and Transportation,” we’re discussing Boston University's place in the 2019 national college rankings and how college students affect...

RENNER: Chariot for Women is undermining positives of ride-sharing

RENNER: Chariot for Women is undermining positives of ride-sharing

Elise Renner April 14, 2016

A former Uber driver and his wife are launching a car service in Boston exclusively for females. As an alternative to services like Uber and Lyft, Chariot for Women “was born to ensure safety, comfort...

The ride-sharing app Uber reached 2 million total rides in Massachusetts last month. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MARY SCHLICHTE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Uber hits two million rides in Massachusetts, breaks record

Kyler Sumter October 14, 2015

The success of Uber continues to skyrocket as the app-based car service broke a new record in Massachusetts in September, reaching a total of two million rides for residents. Carli Waibel, a spokeswoman...

The Pioneer Institute released a brief Monday explaining how four bills currently in the Massachusetts State Legislature could hurt ridesharing companies' business. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Regulation for Lyft, Uber could hurt business, report finds

Olivia Quintana September 23, 2015

According to a policy brief published Monday by the Pioneer Institute, three regulatory bills currently before the Massachusetts State Legislature could have a damaging effect on transportation network...

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