Assessing Uber's Influence on Traffic Flow

Clarification Questions

1. Target Audience:

   • Who is requesting this analysis? Is it for Uber's internal team, a government agency, or a public study?
   • What is the primary goal? Understanding impact for regulatory compliance, public relations, or operational improvement?

2. Data Availability:

   • What data sources are available? (Uber's historical trip data, traffic data, public transportation data)
   • What is the geographic and temporal scope of the analysis?

3. Desired Metrics:

   • Is the focus on high-level trends or specific quantitative metrics?
   • Are there particular metrics that stakeholders are interested in, such as average trip times, congestion levels, or driver availability?

4. Definition of Congestion:

   • How is road congestion defined? Is it based on vehicle speed, density, or travel time?

5. Outcome Expectations:

   • Is there a need for a specific deliverable, such as a report or dashboard?
   • What level of statistical rigor is expected in the analysis?