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

Coronavirus Fear Infects NYC Ridesharing

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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The Coronavirus Is Making The Global Economy Sick
The Coronavirus Is Making The Global Economy Sick
February 13, 2020  |  Cross-border Payments

As the newsday ended on Wednesday (Feb. 12), the coronavirus that started in China’s Wuhan — now officially named COVID-19 — claimed its latest economic...

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Nigerian Regulators Have Restricted Well-Funded Moto Taxi Cos
Nigerian Regulators Have Restricted Well-Funded Moto Taxi Cos
February 12, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Three startups that have invested millions in ride-hailing motorcycle taxis in the African country of Nigeria are left with wheels spinning after regulatory changes restricted...

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Lyft Q4 Revenue Tops $1B, Ridership Up 23 Pct
Lyft Q4 Revenue Tops $1B, Ridership Up 23 Pct
February 12, 2020  |  Earnings

As Lyft drove innovation with enhancements to the technology that powers its platform, the ride-hailing company reported that its active riders grew 23 percent year over year to...

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India’s Ola Enters London To Rival Uber
India’s Ola Enters London To Rival Uber
February 10, 2020  |  Ridesharing

India’s ride-hailing platform Ola is now in London – where Uber faces the threat of being banned – after teaming up with industry leaders DriveTech,...

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What Amazon At 10 Can Teach Us About Uber At 10
What Amazon At 10 Can Teach Us About Uber At 10
February 10, 2020  |  Connected Economy

Uber reported its earnings last week. Analysts seemed happier than they’ve been in a while about the company. That’s mostly because they heard from its...

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