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 Tests Ride-Hailing, Food Delivery ‘Super App’ In India
Uber Tests Ride-Hailing, Food Delivery ‘Super App’ In India
September 06, 2019  |  Retail

In a move that allows users in India to choose Eats or Rides with equal visibility, Uber has reportedly begun experimenting with an interface that...

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Speeding Up Gig Economy Disbursements
Speeding Up Gig Economy Disbursements
September 06, 2019  |  Disbursements

Uber drivers and Airbnb hosts expect to be paid instantly, yet insurance claims payouts for their car accidents or home repairs are still a slow,...

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How Sharing Economy Platforms Keep Users Secure With Authentication
How Sharing Economy Platforms Keep Users Secure With Authentication
September 06, 2019  |  Authentication

The sharing economy is a two-way street that operates on trust between suppliers and customers, and that trust is even more important for high-value exchanges...

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Grab Accelerates AI Expansion With $150M
Grab Accelerates AI Expansion With $150M
September 05, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Grab is planning to earmark $150 million for additional research into artificial intelligence (AI), Bloomberg reported on Thursday (Sept. 5).  Over the next year, the...

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Investors Sour On Uber, Lyft
Investors Sour On Uber, Lyft
September 03, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Shares of Uber and Lyft hit their lowest levels ever on Tuesday (Sept. 3). CNBC reported that Uber closed down 5.7 percent to $30.70, falling...

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Didi Chuxing To Tap Into Self-Driving Vehicles
Didi Chuxing To Tap Into Self-Driving Vehicles
August 30, 2019  |  Retail

With hopes to expand the program abroad, ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing reportedly intends to tap into self-driving vehicles to pick up riders in a part...

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Grab To Invest $500M To Grow Vietnam Jobs And Economy
Grab To Invest $500M To Grow Vietnam Jobs And Economy
August 28, 2019  |  International

Grab recently announced that it will invest $500 million into Vietnam, and are now revealing details about what they have planned for the country, according...

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Google Maps Adds Biking, Ridesharing As Transit Options
Google Maps Adds Biking, Ridesharing As Transit Options
August 27, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Google Maps users can now plan trips across different modes of transportation, with a new feature pairing bike routes and transit with ridesharing, VentureBeat reported...

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