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The advent of ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft has made it difficult for traditional taxi drivers to attract riders. GABRIELLA HUTCHINGS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Uber, Lyft trample taxi industry, MBTA

Lexi Matthews October 25, 2018
Boston taxi companies have seen their business continue to plummet over the past few years, largely due to the rise of ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft.
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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