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

Digital Dangers And Solutions
Digital Dangers And Solutions
April 16, 2019  |  Today In Data

There’s a double-barreled threat pointed toward financial institutions, and now warnings are increasing about shadow banking. Meanwhile, there are moves afoot to remove friction from...

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Lyft’s Rough Ride On The Stock Market Continues
Lyft’s Rough Ride On The Stock Market Continues
April 15, 2019  |  IPO

It’s been a rough ride for Lyft with the approach of Uber’s initial public offering (IPO), and that dim trend continued on Monday (April 15)....

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Lyft Rolls Out Enhanced And Continuous Driver Background Checks
Lyft Rolls Out Enhanced And Continuous Driver Background Checks
April 15, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Lyft, the newly public ride-hailing company, announced Monday (April 15) two new initiatives aimed at increasing the safety and security of its platform. Get the...

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Is Uber Next Decade’s Trillion-Dollar Platform?
Is Uber Next Decade’s Trillion-Dollar Platform?
April 15, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

Uber filed its S-1 last Thursday (April 11), two weeks after Lyft went public. By close of business on Friday, Lyft’s stock was trading at...

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Lyft Takes A Fall As Uber Hogs The IPO Spotlight
Lyft Takes A Fall As Uber Hogs The IPO Spotlight
April 12, 2019  |  IPO

The problems started earlier in the week for Lyft, as investors anticipated the release of Uber’s prospectus for its initial public offering, and Lyft’s stock...

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Uber’s Growth Slowed But Sees $12 Trillion Market Opportunity
Uber’s Growth Slowed But Sees $12 Trillion Market Opportunity
April 12, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber notched a 35 percent year-over-year gain in customers in the last quarter of 2018, but growth slowed in its ride-hailing business; it came in at...

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Uber Rival Didi Debuts FinServ For Car Lease Firms
Uber Rival Didi Debuts FinServ For Car Lease Firms
April 11, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Chinese ridesharing company Didi Chuxing is diversifying its business amid massive regulatory changes in China that make it harder for riders to work for the...

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Uber IPO To Be Biggest In Tech History
Uber IPO To Be Biggest In Tech History
April 10, 2019  |  IPO

It’s been a long journey for Uber toward its initial public offering — and a big journey for payments, too. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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China’s Sharing Economy Grows — But Consumers Still Have Worries
China’s Sharing Economy Grows — But Consumers Still Have Worries
April 10, 2019  |  International

When it comes to digital payments and commerce, it’s hard to argue with China’s leading and influential position, especially in terms of ecosystems based around...

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