From 17 September, Uber will cap the number of hours its New York City-based drivers can access the company app, to adhere to newly-introduced regulations. The rules are aimed at easing congestion by reducing the time spent “cruising” initially by 10% and later by 5%, after the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission found ride-sharing vehicles account for almost a third of traffic at peak times. Lyft has made similar changes to comply. However, both ride-sharing firms claim the rules will restrict drivers' earnings and affect low-income citizens residing in remote areas where there are no taxis.
From 17 September, Uber will cap the number of hours its New York City-based drivers can access the company app, to adhere to newly-introduced regulations. The rules are aimed at easing congestion by reducing the time spent “cruising” initially by 5% and later by 10%, after the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission found ride-sharing vehicles account for almost a third of traffic at peak times. Lyft has made similar changes to comply. However, both ride-sharing firms claim the rules will restrict drivers' earnings and affect low-income citizens residing in remote areas where there are no taxis.