Topic: Ride Hailing

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Colorism
Episode 1058 2:06:13 - 2:08:41

1058: Colorism

Bill de Blasio Regulation of Uber and Lyft

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed legislation to freeze new licenses for ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, citing traffic gridlock and driver poverty. Critics argue the move protects the interests of the elite who use limousines and ignores the failures of the city's subway system. The hosts characterized the mayor's stance as elitist and detrimental to working New Yorkers.