Baker Carves Up $16.5B Transportation Bill With VetoesBaker Carves Up $16.5B Transportation Bill With VetoesGovernor Charlie Baker, Beacon Hill, transportation, uber, lyft, MBTA, MassDOT, TCI, climate change, Taunton, New Bedford, Fall River, emissionsState House News ServiceState House News Service
Entire House Delegation Votes to Raise Taxes [OPINION]Entire House Delegation Votes to Raise Taxes [OPINION]Democrats in the Massachusets House have voted to raise a substantial amount of new taxes off the backs of hardworking residents. Barry RichardBarry Richard
New Uber and Lyft Fees to Bail out MBTA [OPINION]New Uber and Lyft Fees to Bail out MBTA [OPINION]The Baker proposal would generate an estimated $120 million in new ride fees.Barry RichardBarry Richard
Banning Sex Offenders From Driving TaxisBanning Sex Offenders From Driving TaxisWard Three City Councilor Hugh Dunn spoke with WBSM News on Wednesday to talk about his amendment to the City's “Vehicle for Hire” ordinance.Tim DunnTim Dunn
Stricter Checks for Uber and Lyft Drivers Begin TodayStricter Checks for Uber and Lyft Drivers Begin TodayMassachusetts drivers who want to work for ride-hailing services such as Uber or Lyft will be undergoing stricter background checks beginning today. Officials say Massachusetts' new background checks are the most stringent in the nation...Tim WeisbergTim Weisberg