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 Launches New Driver App With Real-Time Earnings Tracker
Uber Launches New Driver App With Real-Time Earnings Tracker
April 11, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Ride-hailing company Uber announced Tuesday (April 10) that it has completely overhauled the app for its drivers. In a blog post announcing the redesign, Uber...

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Alibaba May Be Gearing Up To Invest In Grab
Alibaba May Be Gearing Up To Invest In Grab
April 06, 2018  |  International

Just after Grab announced it had acquired Uber’s Southeast Asian ridesharing operations, Alibaba is reportedly preparing to invest in Grab. The size of the potential investment and Grab’s...

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China’s Didi Chuxing Enters Food Delivery Market
China’s Didi Chuxing Enters Food Delivery Market
April 05, 2018  |  Delivery

China’s ride-hailing leader Didi Chuxing announced it has launched a food delivery service. The company confirmed it is running a pilot food delivery service in...

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Lyft’s Subscription Program Now Available In 30 Markets
Lyft’s Subscription Program Now Available In 30 Markets
April 05, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Lyft is testing a new subscription service in 30 markets that will lock in customers and allow the ridesharing company to better compete with Uber....

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JUMP Bikes Considers Uber Acquisition
JUMP Bikes Considers Uber Acquisition
April 05, 2018  |  Ridesharing

JUMP Bikes, an on-demand biking service that has a partnership with Uber, is trying to decide between a possible acquisition and investment offers. Sources have...

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Uber Rolls Out Branded Card For Drivers, Delivery Partners
Uber Rolls Out Branded Card For Drivers, Delivery Partners
April 04, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Uber, the ride-hailing company, announced news on Tuesday (April 3) of the launch of its Uber Visa Debit Card from GoBank. In a blog post,...

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Urgent.ly To Offer Roadside Assistance To Uber Drivers, Delivery Partners
Urgent.ly To Offer Roadside Assistance To Uber Drivers, Delivery Partners
April 04, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Urgent.ly, the roadside assistance platform, announced news on Tuesday (April 3) that it partnered with Uber to provide roadside assistance to its drivers at a...

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How Early European Carshares Inspired Zipcar
How Early European Carshares Inspired Zipcar
March 27, 2018  |  Ridesharing

In 1948, a cooperative in Switzerland brought an innovative transportation solution to life: The group, which was known as “Sefage,” created the world’s first carshare...

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California Suggests Classifying Uber As A Charter-Party Carrier
California Suggests Classifying Uber As A Charter-Party Carrier
March 20, 2018  |  Ridesharing

One California regulator believes Uber should be classified as a charter-party carrier – the same type of transportation as limousines and tour buses. According to...

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