Uber Takes the Passing Lane: Disruptive Competition and Taxi-Livery Service Regulations

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  • Allison Schneider

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/eurj.v11i2.9060

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Fall 2015, social science, economics, public policy

Abstract

It is rare that municipalities have the opportunity to remake a significant portion of key infrastructure, and to do so without significant cost burden on the citizens. The advent of Uber and similar entities that have moved the ride-sharing concept into the 21st century provide that unique chance in the public transportation arena. However, cities such as Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago are responding to Uber as a threat to established taxi-livery services and their accompanying regulatory structures rather than an opportunity for modernization. in order to capitalize on this transformative moment, cities and governments must rethink and address decades-old rules, regulations, and entrenched interests. The benefits to and acceptance by the public that surround the ride-sharing movement are unprecedented. Whether today's politicians and regulators have the courage and foresight to embrace this fundamental change will determine the long-term success and the meaningful evolution of our national transportation newtork.

Author Biography

Allison Schneider

Allison Schneider is a senior in the Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences majoring in Economics. She plans to continue in the Carroll School of Management after receiving her undergraduate studies to earn an M.B.A. with a concentration in Finance. Outside of her coursework in Economics, Allison has concentrated her efforts in the area of social justice and has been active in BC's service learning PULSE program. She also serves as the Treasurer for the Boston College chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon, a national economics honor society.

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Published

2015-11-18

How to Cite

Schneider, A. (2015). Uber Takes the Passing Lane: Disruptive Competition and Taxi-Livery Service Regulations. Elements, 11(2). https://doi.org/10.6017/eurj.v11i2.9060

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