Nashville’s Ride Ecosystem
For Nashvillians who don’t have a car or don’t want to drive to an event, rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft are popular options. But just a decade ago, these options didn’t exist. Taxis were the best option back then, and are still around. But one of these systems is regulated by the city, and one is not.
Today, we explore how citizens, both riders and drivers, are navigating a ride ecosystem that has two simultaneous systems, each with their own regulations.