Carnegie Mellon study finds ride-hailing apps reduce racial discrimination, but longer wait times persist in segregated cities.

A Carnegie Mellon University study indicates that ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft help reduce racial discrimination against Black passengers by enabling quick rematching with new drivers, which lessens wait time disparities. However, Black riders in segregated cities, such as Chicago, still face longer wait times due to systemic issues linked to historical discrimination. The research emphasizes the need to address both direct and systemic discrimination in transportation.

September 30, 2024
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