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Uber Tests Gig Platform To Match Handy, TaskRabbit
October 19, 2018

Uber is reportedly testing an on-demand staffing business called Uber Works which would allow businesses to hire workers for short-term jobs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Uber And Lyft Race To Get Ahead In IPO Game
October 17, 2018

The world being created by ridesharing services is one of aggressive corporate expansion, political action, payments development, socio-economic uncertainty and gig economy growth. Now comes the real fun, theater and drama. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Uber Mulls Bringing On Minority Investor For Self-Driving Unit
October 17, 2018

Uber, the ride-hailing company, is reportedly mulling bringing on a minority investor to help it bankroll its self-driving unit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Lyft Rolls Out All-Access Monthly Subscription Plan
October 16, 2018

Lyft, the ride-hailing company, announced on Tuesday (Oct. 16) that it has launched a new subscription plan that it is calling its All-Access Plan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Waze Carpool Now Available Nationwide
October 10, 2018

Waze Carpool, the Google-owned app that connects people with rides, announced Wednesday (Oct. 10) that the service is now available nationwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Microsoft Invests In Grab; The Two Form Strategic Alliance
October 09, 2018

Microsoft and Grab, the on-demand transportation, mobile payments, and online-to-offline services platform in Southeast Asia, announced Monday (October 9) a strategic partnership in which Grab will tap Microsoft’s machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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SoftBank Near Deal To Invest $500M In Grab
October 05, 2018

SoftBank Group is close to reaching a deal with Grab, the Southeast Asian ride-hailing company, in which it will invest $500 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Scooter-Sharing Co Expands Its Offerings With ‘Bird Zero,’ ‘Bird Delivery’
October 05, 2018

Electric scooter-sharing startup Bird is expanding its services with the launch of new custom electric scooters in coming weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Uber CEO Eyes ‘Portable Benefits’ For Drivers
October 04, 2018

Uber’s CEO revealed that the company is looking into offering its drivers health insurance and other benefits through a “portable” system that would cover contractors from job to job. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...