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

Uber Pushes Partnerships In Pursuit Of Profits
Uber Pushes Partnerships In Pursuit Of Profits
January 30, 2020  |  Ecosystems

The Uber ecosystem keeps on growing, and though obstacles always arise – some economic, some regulatory, some driven by other factors – paying attention to...

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Lyft To Lay Off ~90 Sales And Marketing Employees
Lyft To Lay Off ~90 Sales And Marketing Employees
January 29, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Lyft announced upcoming job cuts on Wednesday (Jan. 29) as part of what it termed a “corporate restructuring.” The change comes as the ridesharing service...

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Vancouver Finally Approves Uber And Lyft
Vancouver Finally Approves Uber And Lyft
January 24, 2020  |  Ridesharing

In a move that’s been in the works since 2012, the city of Vancouver has approved Uber and Lyft to operate in the city, according...

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Providing Rideshare Drivers, Tour Guides With Innovative Payments
Providing Rideshare Drivers, Tour Guides With Innovative Payments
January 23, 2020  |  Today In Data

Gig workers drive passengers with ridesharing services or conduct tours, comprising a growing segment of workers. Many of their payments, however, are sent through slow or...

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Uber CEO Says Firm Leads In Race To Ridesharing Profitability
Uber CEO Says Firm Leads In Race To Ridesharing Profitability
January 22, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said his company has the best chance of being profitable out of all of the ride-hailing competitors out there, according to...

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How kimkim Uses Faster Payments To Win Gig Worker Loyalty
How kimkim Uses Faster Payments To Win Gig Worker Loyalty
January 22, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Gig workers will make up a full half of the American workforce by 2028, responsible for creating online content, designing webpages and conducting local food...

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New Uber Pilot Signals Business Model Shift In CA
New Uber Pilot Signals Business Model Shift In CA
January 21, 2020  |  Ridesharing

With the newest of many initiatives to reportedly provide drivers with greater independence as a reaction to the state’s new gig economy law, Uber Technologies Inc. is...

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Uber Sells India Uber Eats To Zomato For Cash, Stake In Business
Uber Sells India Uber Eats To Zomato For Cash, Stake In Business
January 21, 2020  |  Delivery

Uber is selling its money-losing food delivery service in India to rival Zomato for a 9.99 percent business stake, according to reports on Tuesday (Jan....

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Estonia’s Bolt Closes $55M Deal To Compete With Uber
Estonia’s Bolt Closes $55M Deal To Compete With Uber
January 16, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Uber rival Bolt has closed a €50 million funding deal from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to help the startup scale throughout Europe and improve...

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