Uber and other transportation network companies (TNC) have faced criticism about causing congestion. One popular suggestion has been to stick these TNCs with fees and caps, an idea that I think is misguided. This idea effectively copies the antiquated system once applied to taxis – such as medallion limits – which harmed drivers and consumers alike. The better proposal is to apply broad-based congestion pricing, thereby pricing auto traffic, and encouraging a faster move towards shared-ride trips. And there is an even more specific way this can be done: letting TNCs pay to use bus lanes…[read the rest here]