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Ride-Hailing Study Links Uber and Lyft Entry to Higher Regional GDP
Key Takeaways
- A peer-reviewed study tracked ride-hailing launches across 167 U.S. metropolitan areas from 2010 to 2019.
- Researchers found GDP per capita increased after Uber and Lyft entered a region.
- Seasonal, temporary, or intermittent work also rose after entry.
- The study did not find statistically significant effects on overall employment or wages.
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DT Editorial Team··via phys.org