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

Gig Worker Law Change Will Head To California Voters In November

Gig Worker Law Change Will Head To California Voters In November
Gig Worker Law Change Will Head To California Voters In November
March 01, 2020  |  Gig Economy

A petition by Uber, Lyft and DoorDash to roll back a California law regarding gig economy workers has reached 1 million signatures and will head...

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Luxury Uber Alternative Wheely Wants To Expand, Raise $30M
Luxury Uber Alternative Wheely Wants To Expand, Raise $30M
February 27, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Luxury Uber alternative Wheely, a ride-hailing company that’s aimed toward more affluent customers and has drivers that arrive in high-end Mercedes-Benz vehicles, wants to raise...

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Gojek, Grab Refute Merger Rumors
Gojek, Grab Refute Merger Rumors
February 25, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Southeast Asia’s ride-hailing giants Gojek and Grab are holding discussions about a possible merger, The Information reported on Tuesday (Feb. 25), citing sources, but the...

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Delivery Wars, B2B Payments, Cereal Makers Top This Week’s News
Delivery Wars, B2B Payments, Cereal Makers Top This Week’s News
February 21, 2020  |  News

It’s the end of the workweek, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and...

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Uber Re-enters Colombia With New Rental Service
Uber Re-enters Colombia With New Rental Service
February 20, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Less than a month after its exit, Uber is back in Colombia, according to a Reuters report . Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Today In Payments: LendingClub Buys Radius Bank; Walmart Reports Tepid In-Store Sales
Today In Payments: LendingClub Buys Radius Bank; Walmart Reports Tepid In-Store Sales
February 19, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, LendingClub buys Radius Bancorp in a “transformative” deal, Walmart reports disappointing quarterly earnings due to tepid holiday sales, and Macy’s is...

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Coronavirus Fear Infects NYC Ridesharing
Coronavirus Fear Infects NYC Ridesharing
February 19, 2020  |  Ridesharing

The emergence of a novel threat — particularly one like the COVID-19 coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China — has a way of bringing out...

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Uber Targets Senior Riders With Phone Booking Service
Uber Targets Senior Riders With Phone Booking Service
February 13, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Uber is launching a new telephone booking service aimed at older consumers in the U.S. who might not use the internet on their phones, according...

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Powering Innovation With Wedding, Transportation Technology
Powering Innovation With Wedding, Transportation Technology
February 13, 2020  |  Today In Data

Connected brides have a series of new platforms, interactive tools and partnerships to help them plan their weddings. David’s Bridal, in one case, offers a new suite of tools, including...

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