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Ridesharing services may offer public safety benefits beyond transportation
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New research published in Economic Inquiry reveals that ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft may reduce crime in some areas.
New research published in Economic Inquiry reveals that ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft may reduce crime in some areas.
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