This week we asked readers their thoughts on the City Council’s decision to impose new regulations on Uber and Lyft drivers, that include a 1-year hiring freeze and minimum pay standards for drivers.

I think it’s better for the Uber driver. If anything, they’ll make more money for the company and themselves, if it makes [them] bigger. They provide a better service, really. Taxis are everywhere, but I feel like Uber service is a lot better than the yellow taxis. Uber is all around; they’re everywhere and the taxis will drive right by you. If Uber can’t survive, Bronxites will be out of luck.
Tremayne Barnes
Van Nest

Yes, I use Uber all the time and it’s a lot faster than the yellow cabs. I’m looking for the yellow cabs, or actually the green cabs, and you never find those ever, and the regular cabs just past right by you. The regular cabs? They never stop for me. I feel Uber is safer and they’re trying to get their five-star rating, so they’re good to you. They give you water, candy, whatever you want. Its good they do a background check, because you don’t know who’s driving your cab.
Matthew Santiago
Bedford Park

Yes, it’s very good that we have these taxis here, because we need it here. Also, people here have less money in the Bronx, so it’s easier for them because it’s a little cheaper. Regulations are good, but I think it will be difficult for many of the drivers to comply.
Jose Nuñez
Kingsbridge

The price would go up with an insurance increase and I understand why they’d do that, but at the same time they use a lot of gimmicks that make no sense to New Yorkers. The Uber bicycles, they’re way too dangerous for this city. The regulations themselves will make the prices much higher. I get the idea about safety, but at the same time it’s costing more money to operate the taxi. It could be better if the rates stayed the same.
Michael Tarkovsky
Morris Park

I like the Uber service and I certainly think the new regulations are going to hurt. It’s limiting people finding more work, at the same time I feel like it will keep less drivers on the street. It’s just making it more difficult for more people to get around. The background check isn’t as much a concern for the yellow taxis, they need driver training. Their driving isn’t as good as you’d think. With Uber, you know the driver, you’re not dealing with actual cash. Uber is better.
Doug Vasquez
Norwood 

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