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 Shares Climb 5% as Company Secures Spot in S&P 500
Uber Shares Climb 5% as Company Secures Spot in S&P 500
December 04, 2023  |  Stock Index

Ride-hailing giant Uber recorded a 5% increase in its shares Monday (Dec. 4), following the news that it was chosen to join the S&P 500....

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Uber Expands Safety and Earning Features on Driver App
Uber Expands Safety and Earning Features on Driver App
November 13, 2023  |  Ridesharing

Uber is adding several features related to safety, navigation and earning to its app for drivers. “Today we’re announcing improvements to the Uber Driver app,...

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Lyft Doubles Down on Rides as Uber Focuses on Growing Memberships
Lyft Doubles Down on Rides as Uber Focuses on Growing Memberships
November 10, 2023  |  Ridesharing

It’s commonplace to mention Uber and Lyft in the same breath in any conversation about the great travel snapback. As earnings reports through the past...

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Membership Has Its Rewards: Uber One Members Generate 40% of Delivery Gross Bookings
Membership Has Its Rewards: Uber One Members Generate 40% of Delivery Gross Bookings
November 07, 2023  |  Earnings

Uber’s latest earnings results underscore continued growth in its membership rosters, increased spending by those members enrolled in Uber One, and cross-selling momentum across the...

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Uber and Lyft to Pay $328 Million Settlement for Withholding Driver Pay
Uber and Lyft to Pay $328 Million Settlement for Withholding Driver Pay
November 02, 2023  |  Gig Economy

Uber and Lyft will pay a combined settlement of $328 million after multi-year investigations into their practices by the New York State Attorney General. The...

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Uber and Waymo Launch Fully Autonomous Rides in Phoenix
Uber and Waymo Launch Fully Autonomous Rides in Phoenix
October 26, 2023  |  Ridesharing

Fully autonomous rides are now available to Uber customers in Phoenix via a partnership of the ride-hailing platform and Waymo. Starting Thursday (Oct. 26), Uber...

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Grab’s Expansion Plans Hit Regulatory Roadblock in Singapore
Grab’s Expansion Plans Hit Regulatory Roadblock in Singapore
October 16, 2023  |  Ridesharing

Singapore’s competition watchdog has pumped the brakes on ride-hailing giant Grab’s plan to acquire Trans-cab. The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) announced Monday (Oct. 16) it had concerns about the...

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Uber Adds Returns to Package Delivery Service
Uber Adds Returns to Package Delivery Service
October 04, 2023  |  Delivery

Uber’s package delivery service is now also a package return service. The delivery/ride-hailing giant announced Wednesday (Oct. 4) that it wants to help customers avoid...

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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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