MIT: Carpooling services could replace most NYC cabs

Researchers have proved mathematically what you probably already knew: Carpooling services are more efficient, less polluting and less costly than traditional taxis. Using data from three million New York City taxi rides, a team from from MITs CSAIL computer science lab found that just 3,000 vehicles from services like UberPOOL and Lyft Line could replace NYCs 14,000 strong cab fleet. Whats more, theyd reduce congestion by three times, barely impact travel times, and youd only ha…
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