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YU: Revamp D.C.s Public Transportation System

YU: Revamp D.C.’s Public Transportation System

By Angela Yu August 6, 2021

One of my first concerns when committing to Georgetown University was whether I could easily travel around the city without a car or the ability to shell out over $30 for each Uber ride.  With...

@BID2RIDE/INSTAGRAM | Bid2Ride lets riders set a price that they want to pay, which drivers can see and then accept, a system that the company hopes will lowers prices.

New Ride-Hail App Promises Lower Prices

By Connor Thomas September 20, 2019

Bid2Ride, a new ride-share comparison app that allows users to place bids on prices for ride-share options, launched its flagship service in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 17 despite lacking an application...

FILE PHOTO: CAROLINE PAPPAS/THE HOYA | The Metro is set to propose a program to subsidize ride-sharing services for late-night workers in place of reinstituting late-night service.

Metro to Propose Ride-Share Subsidies for Late-Night Workers

By Casey Ferrante February 22, 2019

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is set to propose a $1 million program to subsidize Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing services for late-night workers in the Washington, D.C., area by...

CARLO RATTI ASSOCIATION Italian Architect Carlo Ratti said at  an event that urban spaces will adapt to the ways technology changes human behavior.

Technology Reshapes Urban Spaces, Architect Says

By Amy Li December 3, 2018

Technology that reduces energy consumption and informs consumers about sustainable products should be used to make improvements to urban infrastructure, Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor...

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2018 graduates of MBA programs had a 98 percent employment rate three months after graduation, a new record for the program.

MBA Graduates Set Record Salaries and Employment

By Satya Adabala November 9, 2018

Graduates from the Master of Business Administration program set new records in 2018 for salaries and job placements, the McDonough MBA Career Center announced Oct. 31. For the class of 2018, 98...

KIRK ZIESER FOR THE HOYA Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft will be restricted to five new pickup and drop-off zones in high-traffic areas of Washington, D.C., as part of a District initiative to increase pedestrian safety.

DC Designates Passenger Pickup and Drop-Off Zones

By Amy Li November 2, 2018

The District Department of Transportation announced five new pickup and drop-off pilot locations for ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft at locations across Washington, D.C., on Oct. 26. The...

Wasting Money 101

Wasting Money 101

By Barbara McDuffee and Barbara McDuffee October 7, 2018

We're already a month into the school year, and I still only own one notebook and one pencil, so we're off to a strong start :') Clearly, organization, planning and most other life skills may not be...

URTZ: Stopping Traffic in Amman

URTZ: Stopping Traffic in Amman

By Hannah Urtz September 27, 2018

On a typical morning in Amman, Jordan, the 4.5-mile commute from my apartment in the western part of the city to my school can take anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes, often involving several cancelled Ubers,...

An Ode to Finals Season

An Ode to Finals Season

By Jessica Lin and Jessica Lin December 18, 2017

As the long-awaited Dec. 20 draws near, we here at 4E have prepared an ode to undoubtedly the merriest time of the year: FINALS SZN. Whether you're reading this post in the sanctity of your own dearly...

Transportation and Tacos: History in The Making

Transportation and Tacos: History in The Making

By Charlie Fritz and Charlie Fritz August 22, 2017

In just a few days, most Hoyas will be returning to The Hilltop. A select few will study abroad in the fall, but nevertheless anticipation to leave home has never been higher. But amid all the excitement...

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Around 500,000 people used the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority  on Saturday, including demonstrators for the Women’s March on Washington.

Heightened March Demand Tests Metro

By Jesus Rodriguez January 24, 2017

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority users faced long lines and extended wait times Saturday with around 500,000 people using the service, including many demonstrators from across the country...

Economics 101 Proved Right, Thanks to Uber

Economics 101 Proved Right, Thanks to Uber

By Bianca DiSanto October 14, 2016

If you walk by Uncommon Grounds between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., chances are you will overhear a Georgetown undergrad and a company recruiter talking about thought leadership, company culture, work-life...

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