What happened
AI systems now form the structural backbone of modern ride-hailing platforms, driving demand forecasting, driver-passenger matching, dynamic pricing, and electric vehicle integration. These systems, utilising deep learning architectures like recurrent neural networks and multi-objective optimisation, shape real-time decisions influencing urban traffic and commuter behaviour. A new study, "The Convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Public Policy in Shaping the Future of Ride-Hailing: A Review," highlights how this pervasive algorithmic decision-making forces governments to rethink traditional regulation, moving towards data-informed approaches and "regulation-as-code".
Why it matters
Algorithmic control over urban mobility introduces new regulatory challenges for policymakers and city planners, who must balance innovation with public accountability. Data access remains a key constraint, as platforms often cite privacy and proprietary algorithms to limit transparency, complicating oversight of pricing fairness, service access, and labour conditions.
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