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 CEO Eyes ‘Portable Benefits’ For Drivers
Uber CEO Eyes ‘Portable Benefits’ For Drivers
October 04, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Uber’s CEO revealed that the company is looking into offering its drivers health insurance and other benefits through a “portable” system that would cover contractors from...

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Google Assistant Can Now Book Users An Uber, Lyft Ride
Google Assistant Can Now Book Users An Uber, Lyft Ride
October 04, 2018  |  Google

Google Assistant can now help users book a car from Uber, Lyft, Ola, Grab, GO-JEK and other ridesharing services. The feature, which works with Google...

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Klaxit Launches Uber Feature For Stranded Customers
Klaxit Launches Uber Feature For Stranded Customers
September 30, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Klaxit, the French startup that connects drivers with riders commuting to work, has inked a partnership with Uber, recently launching a new feature. According to reports, if...

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Uber Works On Creating Bikes And Scooters
Uber Works On Creating Bikes And Scooters
September 28, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Following its acquisition of JUMP Bikes, Uber is looking to create its own versions of scooter and bikes. The company is bringing recruiting, supply chain...

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As The Gig Economy Grows Up, Clashes Emerge Over Its Nature
As The Gig Economy Grows Up, Clashes Emerge Over Its Nature
September 28, 2018  |  Gig Economy

It’s probably getting to the point that everyone who doesn’t have gig work — offering rideshares via personal vehicles, for instance, or doing other freelance...

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New Lyft Program Pays People To Not Drive
New Lyft Program Pays People To Not Drive
September 28, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Ridesharing company Lyft has announced a new program that will offer passengers transportation credits if they give up their cars for 30 days. The Lyft program,...

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Lyft Revenue Sees Big Lift In First Half Of 2018
Lyft Revenue Sees Big Lift In First Half Of 2018
September 27, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Rideshare company Lyft’s revenue more than doubled in the first half of the year to $909 million. In addition, the company’s net loss increased at...

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Grab In Talks To Sell Stake In Thai Unit
Grab In Talks To Sell Stake In Thai Unit
September 27, 2018  |  Investments

Grab, the Singapore ride-hailing startup, is reportedly in talks to sell a stake in its Thai business to Central Group, the largest retailer in Thailand. Reuters,...

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Uber Agrees To Pay $145M Fine To Settle Data Breach Lawsuit
Uber Agrees To Pay $145M Fine To Settle Data Breach Lawsuit
September 26, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced on Wednesday (Sept. 26) that they have reached a settlement with Uber...

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