We examine the debate over Uber and Lyft, and whether it's time for the state to allow them to operate across New York.
For now, these transportation providers can only operate in New York City, but advocates say lawmakers should open it up. Opponents say that Uber and Lyft could sink the taxi cab industry, which tends to pay drivers better wages. We hear from all sides. Our guests:
- Clark Hochgraf, associate professor of electrical engineering technology at RIT
- Jai Ramachandran, CEO of Brighton Securities and an Uber enthusiast
- Frannie Sobczak, Workers United and the Rochester Taxi Drivers Association
- Zubin Soleimany, New York Taxi Workers Alliance