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Boston City Council orders hearing to discuss reinvigorating local taxi industry

Jessie O’Leary February 3, 2023
Boston City Council approved a hearing in its Feb. 1 weekly meeting that will examine initiatives to rejuvenate Boston’s taxi industry, which has suffered tremendously with the rise of ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft, according to city officials. 
A group of Boston taxi owners is suing Gov. Charlie Baker, saying the new statewide rules for services like Uber and Lyft are unconstitutional. PHOTO BY JESS RICHARDSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Boston taxi owners sue Gov. Baker over new law

Andres Picon September 29, 2016

The Boston Taxi Owners Association filed a lawsuit against Gov. Charlie Baker and other Massachusetts officials Friday, claiming a new law passed last month regarding “transportation network companies”...

A bill passed Wednesday by the Massachusetts House may subject Uber and Lyft drivers to more extensive state certification and background checks. ILLUSTRATION BY MAE DAVIS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

EDITORIAL: Uber prioritizes profit over safety, and young people pay

Editors September 5, 2016

Uber has moved from the realms of massive to monopolistic in the Boston area, as drunken college students and young professionals pile into the easily accessible transportation source day and night. Zipping...

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