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 and California Cab Cos Team up to Offer Taxi Drivers More Business
Uber and California Cab Cos Team up to Offer Taxi Drivers More Business
September 26, 2023  |  Ridesharing

Uber wants to give southern California taxi drivers a chance to get trip referrals. The ride-hailing firm announced Tuesday (Sept. 26) a collaboration with Los...

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Uber Predicts 40% Price Hikes Under EU Gig Worker Law
Uber Predicts 40% Price Hikes Under EU Gig Worker Law
September 20, 2023  |  Gig Economy

Uber said a proposed European gig worker law could trigger price hikes and service shutdowns. Anabel Díaz, head of Uber’s mobility division in Europe, cautioned...

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Grab Shares Dip as Singapore Launches Review of Ride-Hailing Regulations
Grab Shares Dip as Singapore Launches Review of Ride-Hailing Regulations
September 13, 2023  |  Ridesharing

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore announced it will review the ride-hailing and taxi industries, causing shares of Southeast Asian super provider Grab to...

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Lyft Launches Feature to Match Women and Nonbinary Drivers and Riders
Lyft Launches Feature to Match Women and Nonbinary Drivers and Riders
September 12, 2023  |  Transportation

Lyft has introduced a new feature that aims to match women and nonbinary divers with more women and nonbinary riders. The new Women+ Connect feature is designed...

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PayPal and Uber Broaden Partnership With Instant Driver Payouts, Perks for Riders
PayPal and Uber Broaden Partnership With Instant Driver Payouts, Perks for Riders
September 12, 2023  |  Payments As A Service

Uber and PayPal have extended their partnership to enhance the payment experience for Uber’s customers and drivers.  As part of the agreement, Uber will continue to...

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GoTo Cuts Losses by 56% and Eyes Profitability
GoTo Cuts Losses by 56% and Eyes Profitability
August 15, 2023  |  Earnings

Indonesian tech giant GoTo Group slashed its losses by more than half. The company — whose offerings include eCommerce, financial services and ridesharing — said its losses...

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Uber Teams With Cover Genius to Insure Brazilian Drivers
Uber Teams With Cover Genius to Insure Brazilian Drivers
August 08, 2023  |  Ridesharing

Uber has teamed with insurtech Cover Genius to protect its drivers in Brazil. The partnership, announced Tuesday (Aug. 8), integrates Uber and Cover Genius’ distribution platform XCover to offer drivers...

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European Union Investigates Spanish Regulations on Ride-Hailing Services
European Union Investigates Spanish Regulations on Ride-Hailing Services
July 28, 2023  |  Ridesharing

The European Union (EU) is looking into the tightening of regulations experienced by ride-hailing apps in Spain. The EU has opened a preliminary probe into whether the...

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Lyft Considers Partnerships and Other Options for Bikesharing Business
Lyft Considers Partnerships and Other Options for Bikesharing Business
July 24, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Lyft is considering partnerships and other options for its bike and scooter business. The company has received “strong inbound interest” in the business, Lyft said in...

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