Ian Adams: Fresno hits right note on for-hire ride services

When it comes to getting around town, Fresno has struck a good balance between regulation and innovation. A newly released study by my colleagues at the R Street Institute, which examined the regulatory environment for taxis, limos and transportation network companies, ranked Fresno third best overall, behind only Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. In California, Fresno ranks first — by miles. Over the past few years, the transportation-for-hire industry has become increasingly competitive....