Legal Trend: Judge Dismisses Taxi Suit Against Ride Share Law

The State: Massachusettes

Why did the taxis sue to enjoin the law? They said the statwide regualtion of ride share companies treats taxis unequally

Why did a judge throw out a taxi lawsuit? There is no equal protection issue for taxis and ride share companies. 

The legalese: The state “differentiating between TNCs and taxicabs is rationally related to a legitimate government interest in ‘fostering a diverse’ transportation-for-hire market,” 

Boston Business Journal | Uber claims ‘victory’ after Massachusetts judge dismisses taxi group’s lawsuit