Researchers find that ride-sharing service saves travel time, gas

Thursday, September 29, 2016 - 17:21 in Mathematics & Economics

A trio of Arizona State University researchers has quantified the “Uber effect” by completing the first study to prove that when the ride-hailing service enters an urban market, it reduces traffic congestion, cuts travel time and saves gas for all drivers. The new study, analyzing the largest of several services that allow people to book rides […]

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