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This study explored how children are restrained when traveling in ride-share vehicles. An observational survey was conducted from July to August 2022. The target population was children from birth to 12 years old transported in ride-share vehicles. About half of children observed were traveling unrestrained and the remainder were either using the vehicle seat belt […]
Ridesourcing and taxi companies offer similar transportation services to the public. Ridesourcing companies connect passengers and drivers by offering pre-arranged trips through an app. Taxi companies can conduct either pre-arranged or street-hail trips. Media outlets, advocacy organizations, and others have raised questions about the safety of drivers and passengers of ridesourcing vehicles and taxis. Sami’s […]
In 2022, North America was on the move again. People were commuting more, going back to in-person school, restaurants, and places of worship, and traveling again. As daily life and transportation has evolved, so has Lyft’s impact on drivers, riders, and communities across the continent. We talked to these riders and drivers, asking them to […]