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A former Lyft driver shares his perspective on Lightfoot’s proposed ride-hail tax
Former Lyft driver Charlie Short says he's doubtful that the new fees will convince many customers to switch back to the CTA, since they believe ride-hail is safer, faster, and more reliable.
November 21, 2019
Get on the bus: Discussing the fair ride-hail tax with Mayor Lightfoot on the ride to work
During a morning commute on the #20 Madison, the mayor talked about how the new ride-hail fee structure will fight congestion and improve transit service.
November 20, 2019
No, Sun-Times columnist Laura Washington, Lori shouldn’t play nice with Uber
In her second column promoting Uber's bogus message that Chicago's proposed ride-hail tax would hurt poor people, Washington says the mayor should compromise with Uber. Here's why that's wrong.
November 16, 2019
At the CTA’s 2020 budget hearing riders called for more off-peak and night service
People want better CTA options for commuting to non-9-to-5 jobs. Other comments covered ADA access, transit service for Lincoln Yards, and TOD by the 95th Street terminal.
November 15, 2019
That misleading Crain’s op-ed by Uber proxies against the fair ride-hail tax plan, annotated
Claiming that all Uber and Lyft passengers would see a 300% tax increase was just one of the many false or misleading statements in the piece.
November 11, 2019
Why Illinois is running an extra helping of Thanksgiving trains this year, but Michigan isn’t
The service levels on state-supported routes depend on how much money each state department of transportation is willing to pay.
November 11, 2019
Sun-Times op-ed against ride-hail tax reflects Uber and Lyft’s astroturfing campaign
When claims that the proposal is inequitable are coming from someone whose financial relationship to a ride-hail company is unclear, take them with a grain of salt.
November 6, 2019
With no service cuts or fare hikes, Metra’s downtown budget hearing was a no-drama affair
At the meeting, officials discussed plans to spend $1 million to add “automatic passenger counters,” add shelters with heat lamps, and debut a new type of pass.
November 5, 2019
Federal grants approved for 7 local projects to improve bike and ped access to transit
When bus stops and train stations aren't safe or convenient to walk or bike to, that can be a major disincentive to riding transit.
November 4, 2019
Chicago transportation planning is in the doldrums, and the lack of a CDOT chief isn’t helping
Mayor Lori Lightfoot needs to hire a forward-thinking commish and end this period of stagnation.
November 1, 2019
