Ridesharing

Peer-to-peer ridesharing can be divided along the spectrum from commercial, for-fee transportation network companies to for-profit ridesharing services to informal nonprofit peer-to-peer carpooling arrangements.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

GoTo Reportedly Open to Merger With Rival Tech Giant Grab
GoTo Reportedly Open to Merger With Rival Tech Giant Grab
March 12, 2025  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

The CEO of Indonesian super app GoTo is reportedly still weighing a merger with rival Grab. Patrick Walujo made those comments to the Financial Times (FT) in...

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Uber and Waymo Launch Autonomous Vehicle Rides in Austin
Uber and Waymo Launch Autonomous Vehicle Rides in Austin
March 05, 2025  |  Ridesharing

Uber said Wednesday (March 5) that it is now offering rides in autonomous vehicles in Austin, Texas, and will later do the same in Atlanta....

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Bolt Technology Reportedly Exploring IPO for Ride-Hailing Operation
Bolt Technology Reportedly Exploring IPO for Ride-Hailing Operation
February 26, 2025  |  Ridesharing

Estonia-based Uber rival Bolt Technology is reportedly exploring an initial public offering (IPO). The mobility company is exploring options that could include an IPO, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday (Feb....

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Grab Sees Promise in Autonomous Vehicles and Eventual Profits From Banks
Grab Sees Promise in Autonomous Vehicles and Eventual Profits From Banks
February 20, 2025  |  Earnings

Indonesian super app Grab sees autonomous vehicles (AVs) as one of its next growth drivers. “We’ve been watching this space closely and are very excited about the...

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Report: Rising Cost of Rideshare Services May Cause Lower Demand
Report: Rising Cost of Rideshare Services May Cause Lower Demand
February 19, 2025  |  Ridesharing

The rising cost of rideshare services may lead to lower demand, according to a report released Tuesday (Feb. 18) by gig worker app provider Gridwise....

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Lime Reports 30% Increase in Electric Bike and Scooter Rides
Lime Reports 30% Increase in Electric Bike and Scooter Rides
February 18, 2025  |  Transportation

Lime said Tuesday (Feb. 18) that it saw record demand in 2024 for the shared electric bikes and scooters it deploys in partnership with cities....

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Carsharing Marketplaces Getaround and HyreCar Wind Down US Operations
Carsharing Marketplaces Getaround and HyreCar Wind Down US Operations
February 13, 2025  |  Ridesharing

Carsharing marketplace Getaround and its HyreCar business are winding down their U.S. operations. Getaround will continue to provide carsharing services in its European markets, the...

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Zillennials Choose Access Over Car, Home Ownership
Zillennials Choose Access Over Car, Home Ownership
February 12, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

While their millennial peers may have been the first to embrace subscription services and gig economy jobs, zillennials (born between 1991-1999) are redefining ownership altogether....

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Lyft’s 2024 Success Driven by Customer Focus, Price Lock Service
Lyft’s 2024 Success Driven by Customer Focus, Price Lock Service
February 11, 2025  |  Ridesharing

One of the key factors behind Lyft’s success in 2024 was its focus on enhancing driver satisfaction and improving service reliability. According to CEO David...

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