Uber, Lyft or Transit? The Answer Appears to Align with How People Value Their Time

January 29, 2025

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How much is your time worth? For Chicagoans, it’s approximately $34 per hour. A University of Michigan study, using data from the city of Chicago, examined how people use transportation services like Uber and Lyft, factoring in the value of the time saved by their transportation choices. To learn more about the use of app-based transportation services—and their environmental impact—check out this research spotlight from Michigan News.

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