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

HumanForest Raises $15 Million to Grow UK eBike Business
HumanForest Raises $15 Million to Grow UK eBike Business
April 30, 2023  |  Ridesharing

U.K.-based micromobility firm HumanForest has raised $15 million to boost its eBike technology. The company announced its Series A funding Friday (April 28), saying it...

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Lyft Cuts Quarter of Staff to Drive Down Costs
Lyft Cuts Quarter of Staff to Drive Down Costs
April 27, 2023  |  Personnel

Lyft will reduce its staff by 26% as the rideshare service looks to bring down costs. The company said last week it would “significantly reduce”...

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Lyft to ‘Significantly Reduce’ Workforce April 27 as It Restructures
Lyft to ‘Significantly Reduce’ Workforce April 27 as It Restructures
April 21, 2023  |  Ridesharing

Lyft will “significantly reduce” the size of its workforce next week. The company did not specify the number of employees who will be affected, instead...

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Uber’s Platform Model Success Inspires Imitators in Ghost Kitchen Space
Uber’s Platform Model Success Inspires Imitators in Ghost Kitchen Space
April 11, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

Following in Uber’s footsteps, Helbiz is leveraging its mobility platform’s audience to drive restaurant sales. Micromobility.com, the lightweight vehicle rental firm and retailer, announced Tuesday...

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e& Invests $400 Million in Uber’s Careem Super App Spinout
e& Invests $400 Million in Uber’s Careem Super App Spinout
April 10, 2023  |  Investments

Technology and investment group e& has acquired a majority stake in the Careem super app. With the firm’s investment of $400 million — the completion of which is subject...

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Nearly Half of US Consumers Use Digital for Travel, Healthcare and Smart Home Tech Activities
Nearly Half of US Consumers Use Digital for Travel, Healthcare and Smart Home Tech Activities
April 04, 2023  |  Connected Economy

The connected economy expands with each new activity consumers perform via digital means, and those are increasing, as the average consumer now engages in 28...

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Lyft’s CEO Shakeup Hints at Need to Think More Like Uber
Lyft’s CEO Shakeup Hints at Need to Think More Like Uber
March 28, 2023  |  Ridesharing

Lyft could use a lift. At this writing, the company’s shares are trading at a bit over $9.60, well off recent peaks of more than...

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Court Rules Uber and Lyft Drivers Are Contractors
Court Rules Uber and Lyft Drivers Are Contractors
March 14, 2023  |  Ridesharing

Uber and Lyft have landed a victory in their battle to treat drivers as contractors. In a ruling issued Monday (Mar. 13), California’s 1st District...

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Lyft and Bilt Rewards Partner to Offer Points on Ridesharing
Lyft and Bilt Rewards Partner to Offer Points on Ridesharing
March 08, 2023  |  Partnerships

Lyft users can now earn Bilt Rewards points on every rideshare, bike and scooter booking. The two companies have teamed up to enable the users...

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