Uber and Lyft Ridership May Be Faring Even Worse Than Transit
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In 2021, Uber and Lyft only carried 44 percent as many trips as they did in 2019, before the pandemic.
Recent Streetsblog MASS posts about Traffic congestion
Buses Will Get A New Bypass Around I-93 Traffic Jams North of Boston
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The autumn winds have unwrapped some new signage on Interstate 93 north of Boston, revealing MassDOT’s plans to allow buses to run in the breakdown lane on one of the region’s most congested highways. On Tuesday morning, an MBTA spokesperson confirmed that the T had collaborating with MassDOT to allow buses to run on the […]
A Reading Road Diet Moves From Pilot to Permanent
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According MassDOT data, the removal of one traffic lane from Route 28 did not affect travel times or traffic volumes on other streets nearby, and early data suggest that fewer drivers are causing crashes.
As Uber and Lyft Pivot to Deliveries, Customers Face Longer Waits, Higher Prices
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Passenger rides are down, but evidence suggests that the apps' drivers are still on the roads, delivering takeout and packages instead of riders.
Report: Workplace Parking Subsidies Could Drive A Return to Gridlock
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"Boston and other municipalities should accelerate the reconfiguration of roadways for the highest and best use of that space," the report urges.
Senate Budget Raises Fees on Uber/Lyft, But It’s No Lifeline for the T
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The Massachusetts Senate has unanimously passed a $46 billion budget for the current fiscal year, but while the final legislation includes an amendment that will raise fees on Uber, Lyft, and other app-based ride-hailing companies, those additional funds are unlikely to help the MBTA, which faces a severe deficit and is planning a dramatic suite […]