Ride-hailing increases emissions, contributes to climate pollution -study

(Reuters, 25 Feb 2020) Several studies have found that ride-hailing contributes to growing inner-city congestion, with fewer people taking public transport

Feb 25 (Reuters) - Ride-hailing services are increasing carbon emissions, with such trips creating more pollution than comparable private car rides and drawing passengers away from public transportation, according to a study released on Tuesday that examined the impact on seven U.S. cities.

The report by the Union of Concerned Scientists, a non-profit advocacy group, called on companies like Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc to electrify their fleets, increase the share of pooled rides and improve connections to public transit hubs.

Several studies over the past two years have found that ride-hailing contributes to growing inner-city congestion, with fewer people taking public transportation and no decrease in private car ownership.

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Reuters, 25 Feb 2020: Ride-hailing increases emissions, contributes to climate pollution -study