Uber is launching a new telephone booking service aimed at older consumers in the U.S. who might not use the internet on their phones, according to a report by VentureBeat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Three startups that have invested millions in ride-hailing motorcycle taxis in the African country of Nigeria are left with wheels spinning after regulatory changes restricted the use of the vehicles in the city of Lagos, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story...
German officials are planning a vote on Friday (Feb. 14) to decide the fate of electronic scooters in what has become Europe’s largest market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
India’s ride-hailing platform Ola is now in London – where Uber faces the threat of being banned – after teaming up with industry leaders DriveTech, Mercer and Pearson, the company announced in a press release on Monday (Feb. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the...
To put a stop to legislation that would transform gig workers from contractors to employees, Uber and Postmates Inc. are scheduled to meet with a federal judge in California to prevent enforcement of the landmark Assembly Bill 5 legislation. Uber contends that reclassifying workers in such as fashion would...
The Fair Go program, which allowed Uber drivers to lease vehicles through short-term arrangements, is coming to an end, Fair reportedly announced at an all-hands meeting on Thursday (Feb. 6). The program will stop in April, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Lyft announced upcoming job cuts on Wednesday (Jan. 29) as part of what it termed a “corporate restructuring.” The change comes as the ridesharing service — which employs 5,500 people — is asking itself hard questions about how it will continue to stay profitable, The...
In a move that’s been in the works since 2012, the city of Vancouver has approved Uber and Lyft to operate in the city, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said his company has the best chance of being profitable out of all of the ride-hailing competitors out there, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
