More automobile deaths than in years prior - is this Uber/Lyft's fault?

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A new study from University of Chicago and Rice University researchers shows an uptick in fatal car crashes after Uber and Lyft launched in a city.

Apparently the uptick in traffic/cars on the road is the main culprit.

https://www.businessinsider.com/uber-lyft-ride-hailing-increases-fatal-car-accidents-new-research-shows-2018-10

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RedANT
1072 Rider Driver
6 years ago
I believe it. Uber and Lyft put tens of thousands of new cars on the road, and have them mindlessly run around town chasing fares. It's inevitable that more cars = more accidents.

Cities need to follow NYC and cap the number of rideshare drivers.

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  momof4
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  6 years ago
  Totally agree RedANT.
  
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drivenmad
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6 years ago
Seems that way.

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