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.

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With Newfound Profitability, Lime Rolls Out Newest Electric Scooter Model
With Newfound Profitability, Lime Rolls Out Newest Electric Scooter Model
November 19, 2020  |  Retail

Lime, the electric scooter and bike rental company, announced the official launch of its latest model on Thursday (Nov. 19), along with a bit of...

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Uber Teams With Marqeta To Issue Global Cards
Uber Teams With Marqeta To Issue Global Cards
November 17, 2020  |  Payment Methods

Card-issuing firm Marqeta is forming a strategic partnership with rideshare giant Uber, to provide global cards and a payments infrastructure. “A rapid digital transformation is...

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Car-Sharing Platform Getaround Secures $25M Loan 
Car-Sharing Platform Getaround Secures $25M Loan 
November 13, 2020  |  Loans

Peer-to-peer car-sharing platform Getaround Inc. has secured a $25 million venture loan facility from Horizon Technology Finance Corp., a specialty finance company that provides secured loans...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Klarna Widget Watches Prices For Best Promotions; Commerce Dept Won’t Seek TikTok Shutdown
Today In Payments Around The World: Klarna Widget Watches Prices For Best Promotions; Commerce Dept...
November 13, 2020  |  News

In today’s top payments news around the world, global payments solution Klarna is launching a new iOS widget to monitor deals, while the Commerce Department...

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Lyft And Uber Ramp Up Competition As Ridesharing Rebounds
Lyft And Uber Ramp Up Competition As Ridesharing Rebounds
November 11, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Having survived the worst of COVID-19’s economic upheaval so far, top U.S. ridesharing companies Uber and Lyft have shifted from survival mode to being competitive...

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Lyft Moving Into Delivery Sector As Rideshares Stay Flat
Lyft Moving Into Delivery Sector As Rideshares Stay Flat
November 11, 2020  |  Delivery

Following a successful pilot program, Lyft is launching a delivery service to stay afloat as a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to stifle...

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Lyft Adds 3.8 Million Active Riders In Q3
Lyft Adds 3.8 Million Active Riders In Q3
November 10, 2020  |  Earnings

Lyft reported on Tuesday (Nov. 10) as part of its third quarter earnings results that active riders had risen to 12.5 million from 8.7 million...

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New ‘Uber Reserve’ Service Lets Riders Book Future Trips
New ‘Uber Reserve’ Service Lets Riders Book Future Trips
November 10, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Uber has rolled out a new service, Uber Reserve, aimed at helping riders better control their trips by allowing them to book a vehicle up...

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Lyft Prepares For Q3 Earnings With Prop 22 Win, Boost From Canadian Market
Lyft Prepares For Q3 Earnings With Prop 22 Win, Boost From Canadian Market
November 09, 2020  |  Earnings

Lyft is set to report its Q3 results on Tuesday (Nov. 10), as its stock surged more than 26 percent on Monday (Nov. 9) amid news...

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