Why San Francisco Taxis Are Teaming Up with Ride-Sharing Apps

Why San Francisco Taxis Are Teaming Up with Ride-Sharing Apps
Why San Francisco Taxis Are Teaming Up with Ride-Sharing Apps
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Major rideshare companies are now routing more of their trips to regulated taxis in San Francisco, and that shift is changing how the city’s transportation system actually works. It comes down to cost pressure on the platform side and the steady coverage that commercial drivers provide. In this episode, we talk with Hansu Kim, longtime SF political consultant and head of Flywheel. He walks us through why this move is happening and what it may set in motion for the city’s next phase.

Siyamak Khorrami
Siyamak Khorrami
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Siyamak Khorrami has been the general manager and chief editor of the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times since 2017. He is also the host of the “California Insider” show, which showcases leaders and professionals across the state with inside information about trending topics and critical issues in California.