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

Waymo Brings Self-Driving Vehicles To Lyft Passengers
Waymo Brings Self-Driving Vehicles To Lyft Passengers
June 27, 2019  |  Retail

To make autonomous vehicles available to ridesharing passengers, Alphabet subsidiary Waymo is teaming up with ride-hailing firm Lyft. The trips are limited to a certain...

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Gig Worker Insurance Startup Zego Raises $42M
Gig Worker Insurance Startup Zego Raises $42M
June 18, 2019  |  Investments

Zego, a London-based startup that provides insurance for gig workers, has raised $42 million in a Series B funding round, according to reports. Get the...

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Uber Presses The Gas On Autonomous Vehicles Via Volvo
Uber Presses The Gas On Autonomous Vehicles Via Volvo
June 13, 2019  |  Innovation

Drivers of cars and trucks are not a diminishing breed – in fact, there is an ongoing U.S. shortage of drivers to haul freight long...

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For Uber’s Competition, London Calling
For Uber’s Competition, London Calling
June 12, 2019  |  Ridesharing

London calling. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Uber CEO Blames Trade War For IPO Struggles
Uber CEO Blames Trade War For IPO Struggles
June 12, 2019  |  IPO

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has blamed his company’s lackluster initial public offering (IPO) on U.S. trade tensions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Uber Plans Expansion Into Financial Services
Uber Plans Expansion Into Financial Services
June 10, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

Uber is expanding its services and moving toward providing financial products, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Uber To Offer Helicopter Rides On Demand In NYC
Uber To Offer Helicopter Rides On Demand In NYC
June 06, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber is expanding its transportation services, launching helicopter rides in New York City starting in July. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Uber Eats Becomes Part Of Ride-Hailing App
Uber Eats Becomes Part Of Ride-Hailing App
June 05, 2019  |  Mobile Applications

Uber confirmed to a news outlet on Wednesday (June 5) that it is merging a fully functional web version of Uber Eats into its ride-hailing...

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Analysts Sanguine On Uber Despite (Growing) Red Ink
Analysts Sanguine On Uber Despite (Growing) Red Ink
June 05, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Come on in, the water’s fine. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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