The study looked at combined vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in September 2018 in six major metropolitan areas: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Boston, and Washington, D.C. Photo via Uber.
Ride-Hailing: A Major Contributor to City Congestion
Decreasing traffic congestion has often been touted as the primary reason behind the use of ride-hailing apps. However, a new study, commissioned by ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft, found that ride-hailing vehicles actually increases traffic congestion in major cities.
The study looked at combined vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in September 2018 in six major metropolitan areas: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Boston, and Washington, D.C. It revealed that ride-hailing vehicles’ average VMT to be in the low single digits as a percentage when compared to overall vehicle traffic.
In the Seattle area, Uber and Lyft rides made up 1.1% of VMT, the lowest percentage recorded in areas studies. At its highest in the San Francisco metro region, Uber and Lyft made up 2.7%.
| Metro region | Other other VMT | Uber, Lyft VMT |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 98% | 2% |
| Chicago | 98% | 2% |
| LA | 99% | 1% |
| San Francisco | 97% | 3% |
| Seattle | 99% | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 98% | 2% |
VMT numbers change when looking at metro region vs. core county.
For instance, while ride-hailing in the San Francisco metro area contributed 2.7% to total VMT, in core county, in made up nearly 13%. The gap is smaller in some areas, like Seattle, where VMT for the county increased to 1.9% on average.
| Core rounty | All other VMT | Uber, Lyft VMT |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County (Boston) | 92% | 8% |
| Cook County (Chicago) | 97% | 3% |
| Los Angeles County (LA) | 97% | 3% |
| San Francisco County (SF) | 87% | 13% |
| King County (Seattle) | 98% | 2% |
| Washington, DC (City limits) | 93% | 7% |
Among the reports findings was the revelation that on average, Uber and Lyft drivers spend the majority of their time driving without passengers in the vehicle.
Source: https://www.autorentalnews.com
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