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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Uber Ex-CEO Kalanick Now Owns Less Than 10 Pct Of Ride-Hailing Giant
Uber Ex-CEO Kalanick Now Owns Less Than 10 Pct Of Ride-Hailing Giant
December 22, 2019  |  Investments

Uber co-founder and former CEO Travis Kalanick is exiting his stake in the popular ridesharing company. After months of selling off shares systematically, he is...

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Colombia Blocks Uber From Using Its Ride-Hailing App
Colombia Blocks Uber From Using Its Ride-Hailing App
December 22, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber was ordered last Friday by a Colombian judge to stop securing business in their country via its popular ride-hailing app, according to a report...

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Germany Ousts Uber Over License Issue
Germany Ousts Uber Over License Issue
December 19, 2019  |  Ridesharing

A German court on Thursday (Dec. 19) banished Uber from running its ride-hailing service in Germany because the company doesn’t have the right licensing, Reuters...

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Lime Announces eScooter, Bike Subscriptions
Lime Announces eScooter, Bike Subscriptions
December 17, 2019  |  Mobile Commerce

To let everyday scooter users and commuters gain the most from their micro-mobility, Lime has announced the rollout of a new subscription offering. LimePass will...

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Uber Says European Bike, Scooter Adoption Has Surpassed US
Uber Says European Bike, Scooter Adoption Has Surpassed US
December 16, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber is planning to ring in 2020 with increased investment in electric bikes and scooters, with an emphasis on Europe, CNBC reported on Monday (Dec....

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How Younger Generations Impact Travel Marketplaces, Payments
How Younger Generations Impact Travel Marketplaces, Payments
December 13, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

Travel was the original impetus behind the sharing economy, with platforms like Airbnb opening up private houses for vacation rentals and Uber catering to those...

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Lyft Debuts Car Rentals Starting At $35 Per Day
Lyft Debuts Car Rentals Starting At $35 Per Day
December 12, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Lyft is rolling out a car rental offering starting in Los Angeles and San Francisco that will work similarly to that of traditional car rental...

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Former GM Chief Says Ditch Vehicle Ownership For Ridesharing
Former GM Chief Says Ditch Vehicle Ownership For Ridesharing
December 12, 2019  |  Subscription Commerce

What was once a radical idea is seeming much less radical these days, and thanks has to go to modern payments and commerce, among other...

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New Uber Service Caters To Skiers, Snowboarders
New Uber Service Caters To Skiers, Snowboarders
December 11, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber has launched a new feature aimed at skiers and snowboarders called Uber Ski, according to a report. Starting on Dec. 17, the ride-hailing company...

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