Opinion
A quiet ride, a loud truth about education
My recent Uber drive turned into a deeply personal story that cut through the narrative and highlighted the reality behind one of the most hotly debated programs in our state.
Opinion
NC leading a public-transit revolution, but it looks more like Uber than buses and trains
If on-demand microtransit catches on across the country and replaces light rail and buses, North Carolina will have had a major role in the story.
News
GoTriangle partnering with Uber, Lyft to provide free rides in RTP
Starting Monday, Aug. 5, bus riders to Research Triangle Park will be able to get free or discounted rides from Uber or Lyft to reach the last stretch of their destination. One transportation expert says this is a sign that public transit is on the way out. “The partnerships between transit agencies and ride-hailing companies...
News
Ride-sharing safety bill raises red flags for government overreach
A woman in South Carolina was killed when she mistakenly got into a car she thought was an Uber. N.C. lawmakers have introduced legislation to prevent something similar from happening here, but a policy expert from the free-market R Street Institute warned of the potential for over-criminalization in the pursuit of enhancing public safety. Nick...
Opinion
Restricting consumer choice is folly
For decades, owners of homes and cars had valuable capital sitting unused. There were no practical means of discovering customers, coordinating schedules, or facilitating payment. Then the Internet showed up.
Opinion
Fake news distorts political debate
Progressive and populist populations have frequently cited the expansion of the gig economy as a justification for pet policies ranging from expanding health insurance to strengthening labor unions and restricting international trade.
News
Stein, Saine announce measures targeting identity theft
State Attorney General Josh Stein, already a leader of the national investigation involving the Equifax security breach, on Monday announced a probe of a widescale Uber data breach. Stein, a Democrat, made the announcement at a joint press conference with state Rep. Jason Saine, R-Lincoln. Saine said he plans to introduce a bill in the...
Podcast
Boosting Transparency Via Letter Grades For Schools
Terry Stoops on letter grades for schools; Michael Lowrey on regulating ride-sharing services; Becki Gray urges lawmakers to protect freedom; Philip Miller on past practice of treating PTSD with lobotomy; Sarah Curry defends end of preservation tax credit
Podcast
Biased? AP History Course Comes Under Scrutiny
Terry Stoops on bias in new AP U.S. History course; lawmakers consider regulating ride-sharing companies; lodging industry asks for rules on competitors; Gary Harris on maintaining N.C.'s roads; Rick Henderson on questions over stimulus-funded N.C. resort
Opinion
Critics Seek Regs for Ride-Sharing Services
Uber and Lyft are just the latest companies that could pay a price for challenging entrenched business interests through innovation.
News
General Assembly May Regulate Uber and Lyft
RALEIGH — A state legislative oversight committee soon will look into whether state regulations need to be updated as passengers increasingly arrange rides using a smart-phone application rather than a phone call to a taxi company. Uber and Lyft are two companies that are meshing technology and transportation to offer ride-sharing services.
