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Uber And Yandex To Create New Company In Russia
July 14, 2017

Uber announced Thursday (July 13) that it is teaming up with Yandex to create a new company that combines its Rides and EATS business in Russia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Uber Informs Investors That Bookings Will Rise As Losses Decline
July 13, 2017

Uber told investors to expect bookings to increase and losses to narrow during its first presentation to shareholders since Travis Kalanick was pushed out as the company’s CEO. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Ride-Hailing Returns To Long Island And Upstate New York
July 05, 2017

The New York Times reports news that ride-hailing has returned to New York state and Long Island after a two-year battle by Lyft, Via, Uber and others to lift the ban on their carsharing services. Among the reasons for the ban were concerns about the...

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The End Of The Uber Experience?
July 05, 2017

Friction is something that I talk and write about a lot. Its abundance in payments and commerce is what inspires innovators to challenge a friction-filled status quo and create something new. But friction can also be what sidelines those who set out to eliminate one...

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Lyft’s John Zimmer On The Uber Rivalry
July 04, 2017

With 30 percent of the app-driven ridesharing trips taken in the United States, a decade into its journey, Lyft is proving to be a formidable Uber competitor. And part of that is due to the firm’s structure, according to President John Zimmer. Get the Full Story...

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And Now, Uber By Boat
July 03, 2017

By land, yes, and now by sea. 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree...

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UberPOOL Commuter Benefits Card Users Seeing Longer Wait Times
June 30, 2017

Many UberPOOL customers who use a commuter benefits card have reported much longer wait times to get a ride than those using just a regular credit card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Ridesharing Co. Uber Enables In-App Tipping For US Drivers
June 21, 2017

Carsharing app Uber, aiming to keep its drivers from jumping ship, has reportedly rolled out the ability for passengers to give drivers in the U.S. a tip by tapping in the company’s app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Travis Kalanick Has Resigned From Uber
June 21, 2017

After strong pressure from investors, Uber CEO and co-founder Travis Kalanick has officially resigned his position at the head of the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...