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

Today In Payments: Wise Plans Direct Listing On LSE; Ant Could Go Public By Year-End
Today In Payments: Wise Plans Direct Listing On LSE; Ant Could Go Public By Year-End
June 17, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, Wise plans to go public in London via direct listing, and Ant Group could go public at a slashed valuation. Plus,...

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China Probes Ride-Hailing Giant Didi Ahead Of IPO
China Probes Ride-Hailing Giant Didi Ahead Of IPO
June 17, 2021  |  IPO

Regulators in China have launched an antitrust probe into the ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing just as it prepares for what could be the largest American...

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New Report: Digital Identity Verification Keeps Ridesharing Customers, Drivers Safe
New Report: Digital Identity Verification Keeps Ridesharing Customers, Drivers Safe
June 17, 2021  |  Identity

The global sharing economy has continued its path to growth, with one study finding more than 86 million United States consumers alone are now using...

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Didi IPO Filing Shows Rebound From Pandemic Lows, Mobility Market Potential 
Didi IPO Filing Shows Rebound From Pandemic Lows, Mobility Market Potential 
June 11, 2021  |  IPO

The parade of listings from platform companies, and digital disruptors aiming and streamlining everyday activities, continues. To that end, Didi Chuxing Technology Co. filed its...

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Uber UK Ride-Hailing Numbers Bounce Back Faster Than Expected
Uber UK Ride-Hailing Numbers Bounce Back Faster Than Expected
June 07, 2021  |  Ridesharing

Uber in the U.K. is back in the driver’s seat as more people head out of their homes as COVID lockdown restrictions ease. Numbers returned...

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Uber’s Signing Bonuses, Better Pay Lure Drivers Back On The Road
Uber’s Signing Bonuses, Better Pay Lure Drivers Back On The Road
June 01, 2021  |  Gig Economy

When the pandemic hit, Uber drivers struggled as their business and tourism customers dropped and fears of COVID-19 grew. Now, with vaccination rates rising, Uber...

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Nigeria’s Gokada Rides Eyes Super App With Diversified Services
Nigeria’s Gokada Rides Eyes Super App With Diversified Services
June 01, 2021  |  International

Nigerian ride-hailing startup Gokada Rides is diversifying its services and bolstering its eCommerce and food delivery units after expanding into last-mile delivery and logistics in 2020, Bloomberg reported on...

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Gojek Tokopedia Deal Takes On Grab For SuperApp Status
Gojek Tokopedia Deal Takes On Grab For SuperApp Status
May 17, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Gojek finalized its acquisition of Tokopedia to form GoTo Group, Indonesia’s biggest technology group. Aside from ride-hailing and food delivery, the combined entity will also...

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Vehicle Sharing Startup Bird Plans Public Offering With SPAC Merger
Vehicle Sharing Startup Bird Plans Public Offering With SPAC Merger
May 12, 2021  |  IPO

Silicon Valley vehicle-sharing startup Bird is planning to go public with the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Switchback II Corporation. Travis VanderZanden, founder and CEO...

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