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EDITORIAL: Massachusetts must raise fees on Uber, Lyft to fund infrastructure, forgotten workers

EDITORIAL: Massachusetts must raise fees on Uber, Lyft to fund infrastructure, forgotten workers

Editors January 21, 2019

Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft have greatly benefited the average Bostonian. When the T isn’t running or when it’s just too cold to walk to your closest stop, these services...

A group of Boston taxi owners is suing Gov. Charlie Baker, saying the new statewide rules for services like Uber and Lyft are unconstitutional. PHOTO BY JESS RICHARDSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Boston taxi owners sue Gov. Baker over new law

Andres Picon September 29, 2016

The Boston Taxi Owners Association filed a lawsuit against Gov. Charlie Baker and other Massachusetts officials Friday, claiming a new law passed last month regarding “transportation network companies”...

In response the ongoing legal battles concerning ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft, U.S. District Judge Nathaniel Gorton granted Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and his administration six months to revise regulations. The taxi industry considered the ruling a legal victory in its fight for equal protection rights. PHOTO BY RACHEL MCLEAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Judge orders Walsh administration to change regulations for Uber, Lyft

Grace Li April 5, 2016

United States District Court Judge Nathaniel Gorton gave Boston Mayor Martin Walsh’s administration six months to change the way the city regulates taxis and ride-hailing companies, such as Uber...

A bill passed Wednesday by the Massachusetts House may subject Uber and Lyft drivers to more extensive state certification and background checks. ILLUSTRATION BY MAE DAVIS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts House passes regulations for Uber, Lyft

Kennedy Davis March 15, 2016

After extended controversy regarding limitations on transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft, the Massachusetts House of Representatives engrossed a bill Wednesday to provide regulations...

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