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

PayPal and Uber Broaden Partnership With Instant Driver Payouts, Perks for Riders
PayPal and Uber Broaden Partnership With Instant Driver Payouts, Perks for Riders
September 12, 2023  |  Payments As A Service

Uber and PayPal have extended their partnership to enhance the payment experience for Uber’s customers and drivers.  As part of the agreement, Uber will continue to...

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GoTo Cuts Losses by 56% and Eyes Profitability
GoTo Cuts Losses by 56% and Eyes Profitability
August 15, 2023  |  Earnings

Indonesian tech giant GoTo Group slashed its losses by more than half. The company — whose offerings include eCommerce, financial services and ridesharing — said its losses...

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Uber Teams With Cover Genius to Insure Brazilian Drivers
Uber Teams With Cover Genius to Insure Brazilian Drivers
August 08, 2023  |  Ridesharing

Uber has teamed with insurtech Cover Genius to protect its drivers in Brazil. The partnership, announced Tuesday (Aug. 8), integrates Uber and Cover Genius’ distribution platform XCover to offer drivers...

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European Union Investigates Spanish Regulations on Ride-Hailing Services
European Union Investigates Spanish Regulations on Ride-Hailing Services
July 28, 2023  |  Ridesharing

The European Union (EU) is looking into the tightening of regulations experienced by ride-hailing apps in Spain. The EU has opened a preliminary probe into whether the...

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Lyft Considers Partnerships and Other Options for Bikesharing Business
Lyft Considers Partnerships and Other Options for Bikesharing Business
July 24, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Lyft is considering partnerships and other options for its bike and scooter business. The company has received “strong inbound interest” in the business, Lyft said in...

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Uber Drivers Win Right to Sue Company Over Disputes
Uber Drivers Win Right to Sue Company Over Disputes
July 18, 2023  |  Legal

California’s Supreme Court has handed Uber drivers a victory against the company. The court on Monday (July 17) ruled against the tech giant’s argument that aimed to limit efforts...

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Amazon-Owned Zoox Begins Operating Driverless Robotaxi in Las Vegas
Amazon-Owned Zoox Begins Operating Driverless Robotaxi in Las Vegas
June 27, 2023  |  Ridesharing

Zoox announced Tuesday (June 27) that it has been operating its driverless robotaxi in Las Vegas for two weeks. The autonomous car — which has no...

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Uber Leverages Platform to Cross-Sell Consumers on Food Delivery
Uber Leverages Platform to Cross-Sell Consumers on Food Delivery
June 26, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Uber Eats may still be behind DoorDash when it comes to U.S. food delivery sales, but it has one key advantage when it comes to...

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Grab Prepares for Layoffs Amid Slowing Growth
Grab Prepares for Layoffs Amid Slowing Growth
June 20, 2023  |  News

Singapore’s Grab is readying its largest round of job cuts in three years. The ride-hailing and food delivery platform announced Tuesday (June 20) that it...

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