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

Senior Transport Service Onward Raises $1.5M
Senior Transport Service Onward Raises $1.5M
July 22, 2019  |  Investments

Onward revealed that it has raised $1.5 million in seed funding that will enable it to help seniors get to their destinations safely. The round...

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Uber Debuts Subscription Service Bundle
Uber Debuts Subscription Service Bundle
July 22, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber is testing a monthly subscription pass that would allow access to rides, scooters, bikes and food, according to a report. The pass, which costs...

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Didi Plans Safer Version Of Carpooling Service Hitch
Didi Plans Safer Version Of Carpooling Service Hitch
July 18, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing has announced it has plans to relaunch its Hitch carpooling service with added safety features. The company had pledged in...

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Gig Workers And The $178B Pay Advance Potential
Gig Workers And The $178B Pay Advance Potential
July 17, 2019  |  Gig Economy

Unlike the typical worker in the 9 to 5 cycle, gig workers often find themselves living paycheck to paycheck, because they must complete a work...

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Go-Jek To Grow Thailand Food Delivery Business
Go-Jek To Grow Thailand Food Delivery Business
July 11, 2019  |  Retail

With an investment from the top lender in Thailand, Indonesian ridesharing service Go-Jek will reportedly grow its Thai food delivery business and provide more financial...

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Uber Introduces New ‘Comfort’ Feature For Quiet Rides
Uber Introduces New ‘Comfort’ Feature For Quiet Rides
July 09, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber has introduced a higher-tier feature called Uber Comfort that allows drivers to set preferences for conversation and climate control, according to a report. It...

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Uber App Now Offers Public Transport Tickets For CO Riders
Uber App Now Offers Public Transport Tickets For CO Riders
July 09, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber is rolling out more ways to get around with expanded train and bus tickets for its customers in Denver, Colorado. The ridesharing leader has...

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Waymo Experiments With Wireless Internet In Robotaxis
Waymo Experiments With Wireless Internet In Robotaxis
July 08, 2019  |  Retail

After rolling out ad-free music streaming for riders, Alphabet Inc. subsidiary Waymo is reportedly experimenting with ad-free wireless internet in its greater Phoenix robotaxis. Paying...

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GM’s Self-Driving Co. To Get $2.25B From SoftBank
GM’s Self-Driving Co. To Get $2.25B From SoftBank
July 07, 2019  |  Investments

U.S. self-driving company Cruise revealed that a U.S. national security panel has approved a $2.25 billion investment by Japan’s SoftBank. Last year it was reported...

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