Celebrate Black History Month With A Ride From Lyft In Harlem
During the Black History Month, Lyft is offering one free ride up to $10 to local Black history museums, memorials, and black-owned businesses in Harlem, NY.Continue reading
NYC Sets New Minimum Wage For AA-Based Drivers From Harlem To Hollis
On Tuesday, New York City’s Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) passed new minimum wage requirements for drivers working for ridesharing companies such as Uber and Lyft. Going forward, drivers will be paid $17.22 per hour.Continue reading
Op-Ed: Capping Uber And Lyft Would Bring Back The Bad Old Days
By Arva Rice
A lot has been made in recent weeks of creating a cap on Uber, Lyft and other for-hire vehicles. Continue reading
Lyft Supports Local Nonprofits With Community Grants From Harlem To Hollis
Lyft, the fastest growing rideshare company in the U.S., today announced a new program to support the important work of New York area non-profit organizations focused on building stronger, healthier, more equitable communities.Continue reading
Uptown Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez Statement On Uber & Lyft
Following the decision by Uber & Lyft on skyrocketing the prices in the area affected by an explosion this morning near the Port Authority Bus Terminal, uptown Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez, Chair of the Transportation Committee released the following statement:Continue reading
MTA Will Increase Subway Service To Boost Ridership From Harlem To Hollis
Curbed NY reports that beginning next spring, the MTA will increase the number of trains on the 2, 3, 7, N, W, and Q lines as the agency attempts to boost its declining subway ridership numbers, reports amNewYork.Continue reading
Op-Ed: As Uber Falters, Yellow Taxis Provide Great Opportunities For Drivers
By David Beier
Although it is no secret that Uber is facing an ongoing leadership and integrity crisis, the yellow taxi industry is proving it is not going anywhere. Continue reading
Harlem’s Taxi-Medallion Sales Rev Up
Crains New York reports that Guy Roberts has operated taxi fleets in the city for nearly four decades. And despite the cab industry's recent troubles, he believes it's on solid financial ground. Continue reading