Kansas City’s War On The Future
With all the political rhetoric floating around Kansas City, one would think the city is embracing high technology and forward-looking,...
Show-Me Now! Red Tape: No Fare for Lyft, Uber
The Show-Me Institute’s Director of Local Government Policy, David Stokes, talks about the regulatory capture that taxi cabs enjoy in...
Should Missouri Cities Make Room For Ridesharing? My Uber Story
On a recent trip to New York City, I had the opportunity to use Uber, a rideshare company that is...
Excessive Regulation, Not Lyft, Needs To Stop Operating In Kansas City
As first appearing in the Kansas City Business Journal: Not long ago, stores such as Blockbuster rented out movies across...
All Hail The Taxi App
The Saint Louis Taxicab Commission recently approved its first multi-company taxi-hailing app, allowing customers to book cabs from the airport. While...
Taxicab Reforms In Missouri
Kansas City officials are considering changes to the taxicab licensing ordinance that would make it easier for non-profits and churches...
On Transit, Kansas City Looks Backward
Subject to a possible contract rebid, Kansas City’s political leadership seems on the brink of accomplishing something that has eluded...
