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 Testing Boat Service In Nigeria’s Capital
Uber Testing Boat Service In Nigeria’s Capital
October 15, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber has launched a two-week boat service pilot in the Nigerian capital of Lagos. The city is already well-known for its highly congested roads, and...

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Congress Calls Uber And Lyft To Ride-Hailing Hearing
Congress Calls Uber And Lyft To Ride-Hailing Hearing
October 14, 2019  |  Ridesharing

The head of the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee wrote letters to the CEO’s of both Lyft and Uber asking them to...

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Uber Faces Third Wave Of Layoffs Since August
Uber Faces Third Wave Of Layoffs Since August
October 14, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Marking the third round of layoffs since August, Uber has laid off approximately 350 employees across multiple teams in the company with the inclusion of...

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Renault Pilots Self-Driving Ride-Hailing Service
Renault Pilots Self-Driving Ride-Hailing Service
October 14, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Renault has started a public trial of its on-demand car service on the Paris-Saclay urban campus, according to a press release on Monday (Oct. 14)....

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Lyft Files Lawsuit Against NYC For Cruising Limits
Lyft Files Lawsuit Against NYC For Cruising Limits
October 14, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Lyft has filed a lawsuit against New York City over a mandate limiting the time its drivers are allowed to spend cruising in Manhattan without...

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The Hidden Fraud That Spells Big Marketplace Losses
The Hidden Fraud That Spells Big Marketplace Losses
October 14, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Everyone loves a good, free introductory offer: the month of free access to a streaming service, the free lift from a ridesharing service, the free...

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Uber Losses Trigger $228M Write-Off At PayPal
Uber Losses Trigger $228M Write-Off At PayPal
October 09, 2019  |  Investments

PayPal lost $228 million in the third quarter partially due to Uber’s failure to make money, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday (Oct. 8). PayPal’s $500 million...

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SoftBank CEO Not Satisfied With Firm’s Growth
SoftBank CEO Not Satisfied With Firm’s Growth
October 08, 2019  |  Investments

So far, the CEO of SoftBank Group Corp. isn’t impressed with his accomplishments at his company. “The results still have a long way to go, and...

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Uber Offers Helicopter Rides For JFK Passengers
Uber Offers Helicopter Rides For JFK Passengers
October 03, 2019  |  Innovation

Ride-hailing app Uber said users will soon be able to fly to and from Lower Manhattan in New York and John F. Kennedy International Airport...

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