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Rideshare launches boost regional GDP and flexible jobs, study finds

Ride-hailing has become a routine part of urban life in the United States, but its broader economic impacts have been difficult to measure. As Uber and Lyft expanded across hundreds of cities over the past decade, they promised more flexible work for drivers and convenience for passengers. Questions...

Rideshare launches boost regional GDP and flexible jobs, study finds
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Ride-hailing has become a routine part of urban life in the United States, but its broader economic impacts have been difficult to measure. As Uber and Lyft expanded across hundreds of cities over the past decade, they promised more flexible work for drivers and convenience for passengers. Questions remained, however, about how these promises translated into measurable changes in local economies.

Originally published at Phys.org

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