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

CA Gig Workers Split On Impact Of New Classification Law
CA Gig Workers Split On Impact Of New Classification Law
September 23, 2019  |  Gig Economy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a controversial bill that could reclassify ridesharing and other gig economy workers as employees instead of independent contractors,...

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How Dogs And Cats Are Pushing More Retail Innovation
How Dogs And Cats Are Pushing More Retail Innovation
September 20, 2019  |  Retail

Whether you are a dog or cat person – or prefer another animal – pets are big business, and they are helping to drive innovation in...

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A Year After Lyft’s Billionth Ride, The Industry Weathers Big Challenges
A Year After Lyft’s Billionth Ride, The Industry Weathers Big Challenges
September 18, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Optimism can be so fleeting and fragile, especially when it comes to revenue, growth and profit. That’s one lesson to consider today in reading coverage...

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Uber Dials Back Drivers’ Hours In NY
Uber Dials Back Drivers’ Hours In NY
September 16, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber will limit drivers’ access to the app during low-demand times starting Tuesday (Sept. 17), per new regulations in New York City, according to a...

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Uber To Finance Careem Acquisition With $750M Of Debt
Uber To Finance Careem Acquisition With $750M Of Debt
September 12, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber said Thursday (Sept. 12) that it will tap $750 million in debt financing to help fund its $3.1 billion buy of Careem, a ride...

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What’s Next For California’s Gig Economy After AB 5
What’s Next For California’s Gig Economy After AB 5
September 11, 2019  |  Regulation

About a year-and-a-half after a state Supreme Court decision that brought the issue to the forefront of legislators’ attention, the California Senate voted to approve Assembly Bill...

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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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