We’re following up on our conversation about regulating the ride-hailing industry.
Last week drivers for Uber, Lyft, and cabs shared their experiences and perspectives about where policies ought to go next. This week we’ll look at the current regulatory landscape, how cities are trying to influence the way car services operate in their jurisdiction, and how constituents can voice their views.
Guests:
Aaron Peskin, member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, representing District 3, serves as the Chair of the San Francisco County Transportation Authority, and co-chairs the City’s Transportation Task Force 2045
Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez, political columnist and transportation reporter at the SF Examiner
Liam Dillon, reporter at the Los Angeles Times
Web Resources:
TNCS TODAY: A PROFILE OF SAN FRANCISCO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY ACTIVITY
California Public Utilities Commission
Curbed SF: Lyft and Uber drivers generate 20 percent of miles driven on SF streets
SF Examiner: SF wants access to Uber and Lyft data to tackle traffic congestion
Los Angeles Times: The Legislature could give the taxi industry some help in its fight against Uber and Lyft
SF Examiner: Uber war: SF agencies increasingly in conflict with ride-hail giant
Los Angeles Times: There are no changes to California's Uber and Lyft oversight in the governor's new budget
SF Examiner: Uber CEO Travis Kalanick’s leave of absence may not impact SF ride-hail woes
SF Examiner: State approves sweeping new regulations for Uber, Lyft but delays rules on leased vehicles
Los Angeles Times: Uber and Lyft are winning at the state Capitol — here's why