The Trip Information Window in Uber’s App in New York City: Missing Crucial Driver Information Like County and More
For many full-time Uber drivers in New York, the flexibility to set schedules and choose routes is essential. However, Uber’s approach to sharing trip information in New York City limits that freedom by restricting details available to drivers before they accept a trip. Unlike in other states, where Uber offers crucial information like the trip’s destination and estimated fare, New ...
Economic Impact of Time Change in the U.S.: Consequences in New York State
Daylight Saving Time (DST) has been part of American life for over a century, first introduced as a temporary measure during World War I to conserve energy by extending daylight hours into the evening. The concept aimed to reduce the demand for artificial lighting, thus saving fuel and resources needed for the war effort. While DST was discontinued after the ...
NYC Legalizes Jaywalking: A Welcome Change or a Recipe for Traffic Chaos
NEW YORK– Your average New Yorker is no stranger to jaywalking; since 1958, it has technically been illegal. But soon, that will no longer be the case. Starting in February, New Yorkers will no longer risk fines for crossing the street mid-block or against a traffic signal, as the City Council moves to decriminalize an act most pedestrians already do ...