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The de Blasio administration enacted the rule in August to reduce traffic congestion in Manhattan.
It was a called a cruising cap, limiting how much time Uber, Lyft, and other ride-hailing app drivers could travel around busy parts of New York City without passengers.
But less than two months before the rule was to take effect, it was struck down Monday. A state Supreme Court judge called it "arbitrary" and "capricious."
This would have been difficult to enforce though. A cab would be allowed to wander empty, but a Uber or Lyft would not? That wouldn't sound fair. However, something needs to be done, but the city needs to be a bit more creative.
Not a good idea. They would just park, mostly in no standing except commercial zones, and bus stops. Then you will have trucks circling around looking for parking all the time, and buses discharging in traffic lanes. Something has to be done but this wasn’t the answer.
Whenever I drive into NYC during the day now, you have to park in a lot. I see way too many people just hanging out in their cars waiting for rides or something.
I don't think it helps Uber or the city because the traffic will get really bad. I once looked for Uber just to get 7 blocks from West Side, they wanted $28 at 3pm, I say hell no. I walked it, took me 15mins in the cold but I rather not pay more than $10.
Whenever I drive into NYC during the day now, you have to park in a lot. I see way too many people just hanging out in their cars waiting for rides or something.
I don't think it helps Uber or the city because the traffic will get really bad. I once looked for Uber just to get 7 blocks from West Side, they wanted $28 at 3pm, I say hell no. I walked it, took me 15mins in the cold but I rather not pay more than $10.
I use Uber a lot. The more direct the trip is (as in fewer turns), the cheaper it will be. I ride a lot so I also get discounts and Uber cash, which helps, but you are not getting crosstown for less than $15.00 unless it is during non-peak hours.
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