Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

ROCHELLE VAYNTRUB FOR THE HOYA | Capital Bikeshare rolled out e-bikes as part of a pilot program in September 2018. Many riders reported injuries from overly strong brakes.

Brake Issues Prompt Capital Bikeshare E-Bike Recall

By Moira Ritter April 26, 2019

After users experienced multiple injuries because of brake issues, Capital Bikeshare is temporarily pulling its electric bikes from Washington, D.C. Capital Bikeshare’s parent company, Lyft, announced...

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Washington, D.C. area colleges, including Georgetown, have come under fire for being exempt from $111 million in local property taxes.

Local Critics Target Leading D.C. Universities Over Nonprofit Status

By Marina Pitofsky August 30, 2016

Universities in Washington, D.C., are exempt from $111 million in local taxes as a result of their nonprofit status, despite recent calls by local leaders to cut tax breaks on large, wealthy universities...

Usher One, Usher All

By The Editorial Board January 13, 2015

The university announced that its partnership with Usher, the technology firm that piloted a mobile GOCard to incoming freshmen and transfer students this fall, will extend its service to all undergraduates...

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