One of the most important issues is the fact that these companies are in competition with existing t
So-called "T.N.C.s" or Transportation Network Companies like Uber and Lyft have the capacity to be beneficial, since their digital capabilities are very sophisticated and flexible. But these companies also have a number of important drawbacks. At worst they are simply ways to deregulate taxicab companies, and put many people out of work
Therefore:
Do not allow a free-for-all with transportation network companies. Instead, require them – through thoughtful regulation and incentives – to integrate into the regional transportation system .
When … Autonomous Vehicles (p. 186) can benefit from being part of a transportation network operated by a service company…
Then ...Use Citizen Data (p. 193) to empower people to create new T.N.C. (p. 189) initiatives...
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