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

Lyft Buys Bikeshare Company To Compete With Uber
Lyft Buys Bikeshare Company To Compete With Uber
July 03, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

As Lyft seeks to contend with Uber’s purchase of JUMP Bikes, the ridesharing company said it will buy bikesharing firm Motivate. Lyft would reportedly pay...

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Report From NYC Taxi And Limousine Commission Finds Drivers Need A Raise
Report From NYC Taxi And Limousine Commission Finds Drivers Need A Raise
July 03, 2018  |  Ridesharing

A new study commissioned by the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission found that drivers for Uber and Lyft should get a raise. According...

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Does Ridesharing Help Minority And Low-Income Consumers?
Does Ridesharing Help Minority And Low-Income Consumers?
July 02, 2018  |  Ridesharing

It’s a common story in urban areas: Cabs do not properly serve low-income and minority areas, leaving residents to the uncertainties of public transit — assuming...

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Lyft Valuation Tops $15B
Lyft Valuation Tops $15B
June 28, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Lyft announced on Wednesday (June 27) that it raised $600 million in a new funding round, bringing its valuation to $15.1 billion. The round was...

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Five at Five: Uber Drives Bigger Tips
Five at Five: Uber Drives Bigger Tips
June 21, 2018  |  News

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the payments and commerce news of the day. Coverage includes the latest news from the ridesharing...

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Scooters Vs. Bikes: Who’s Winning This Week?
Scooters Vs. Bikes: Who’s Winning This Week?
June 13, 2018  |  Startups

It’s not exactly Ali vs. Foreman — or Anakin vs. Obi Wan, if you prefer. Yet, when it comes to the next big thing in...

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Record Number Of NYC Taxi Medallions Up For Auction
Record Number Of NYC Taxi Medallions Up For Auction
June 11, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Call it the Uber effect: A record 139 New York City taxi medallions will be up for sale in bankruptcy auction this month as cab...

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Grab Drivers Can Turn Cars Into Mini Convenience Stores
Grab Drivers Can Turn Cars Into Mini Convenience Stores
June 06, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Drivers of Grab, based in Southeast Asia, can now turn their cars into mini convenience stores. According to TechCrunch, the ride-hailing company has teamed up with...

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Grab CEO: Venture Capital Efforts To Eye ‘Next Generation’ Of Tech In SE Asia
Grab CEO: Venture Capital Efforts To Eye ‘Next Generation’ Of Tech In SE Asia
June 05, 2018  |  International

Ride-hailing firm Grab, based in Singapore — which entered a deal to acquire Uber’s southeast Asia business in the first quarter — is reaching even...

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