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

Lyft Directs Drivers To Take Jobs At Amazon
Lyft Directs Drivers To Take Jobs At Amazon
March 28, 2020  |  Ridesharing

While the coronavirus forces consumers to stay inside, Amazon is joining forces with Lyft to attract drivers for grocery and package deliveries. Lyft has directed...

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Uber Files Federal Suit Against LA Over Data Demands
Uber Files Federal Suit Against LA Over Data Demands
March 25, 2020  |  Ridesharing

In an unexpected twist for a tech company, Uber has filed a federal lawsuit against the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), one that has...

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Coronavirus Update: Target Increases Pay, Provides Bonuses; Asda To Bring Over 5,000 Workers Onboard
Coronavirus Update: Target Increases Pay, Provides Bonuses; Asda To Bring Over 5,000 Workers Onboard
March 20, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The coronavirus is changing retail compensation, operations, logistics and hiring. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus focusing on retail. Target is providing bonuses to thousands...

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Uber Considers Med Delivery As Ridership Plummets
Uber Considers Med Delivery As Ridership Plummets
March 19, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Uber has been hit especially hard by the coronavirus pandemic, with rides down as much as 70 percent in places like Seattle. The company has...

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Coronavirus Triggers Downturn In US Rideshares, UK Hospitality
Coronavirus Triggers Downturn In US Rideshares, UK Hospitality
March 18, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As the coronavirus continues to spread, the hospitality industry in the U.K. is taking a big hit while the U.S. sees a major dip in...

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Gojek Notches $1.2B In Funding To Compete With Rival Grab
Gojek Notches $1.2B In Funding To Compete With Rival Grab
March 17, 2020  |  Investments

To compete with Grab Holdings, Gojek has beaten tech industry tumult amid the coronavirus pandemic and notched $1.2 billion in fundraising, Bloomberg reported. The new...

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Uber, Lime Pause Some Ridesharing Services
Uber, Lime Pause Some Ridesharing Services
March 17, 2020  |  Coronavirus

In an effort to restrict the growth of COVID-19, Uber has started to halt its pooled rides option in the U.S. and Canada. The company’s Uber...

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France’s Highest Court Says Uber Drivers Are Employees
France’s Highest Court Says Uber Drivers Are Employees
March 04, 2020  |  Gig Economy

France’s high court ruled in favor of an Uber driver who had asked that his contractual relationship with Uber be changed to an employment contract,...

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Lyft And Uber Fund Efforts To Oust CA Lawmaker
Lyft And Uber Fund Efforts To Oust CA Lawmaker
March 02, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Lyft and Uber are fighting back against a California legislator who voted for AB5, a law that could potentially classify drivers as full-time employees and...

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