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

Apple Gave Uber Permission To Record Screens
Apple Gave Uber Permission To Record Screens
October 06, 2017  |  Safety and Security

Uber now has permission from Apple to record users’ screens and anything on them, such as passwords or messages, with its iOS app. According to...

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Daimler Expands Ridesharing With Carpooling App Acquisition
Daimler Expands Ridesharing With Carpooling App Acquisition
September 29, 2017  |  Ridesharing

In recent ridesharing news, German carmaker Daimler, owner of Mercedes-Benz and other brands, has recently announced its acquisition of Germany-based ridesharing company Flinc. Though the...

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Uber Starts Charging Business Customers
Uber Starts Charging Business Customers
September 29, 2017  |  Ridesharing

In Uber news released Thursday (Sept. 28), the ridesharing company will no longer provide a free version of its Uber for Business app for business...

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Uber Shutters Car-Leasing Program
Uber Shutters Car-Leasing Program
September 28, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Uber has confirmed it is shutting down its U.S. auto-leasing business known as Xchange Leasing, which will affect about 500 jobs. According to a news...

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Ford Joins Teams With Lyft On Autonomous Driving
Ford Joins Teams With Lyft On Autonomous Driving
September 28, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Lyft announced this week that Ford has become the ride-sharing company’s latest autonomous car partner. According to Tech Crunch, Ford—recently recognized as top of the...

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Uber Sued By Shareholders Claiming Fraud
Uber Sued By Shareholders Claiming Fraud
September 27, 2017  |  Legal

A handful of Uber shareholders filed a lawsuit against the company and its former chief executive for what they claim is the covering up of...

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New Uber CEO Apologizes To Londoners; Vows Changes
New Uber CEO Apologizes To Londoners; Vows Changes
September 26, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Following increased regulation and a removal of its license to operate, Uber’s newest CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, apologized to London consumers and vowed to make changes...

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Lyft Moves In On London Market After Uber Ban
Lyft Moves In On London Market After Uber Ban
September 25, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Lyft, the Uber rival, is eyeing the London market, holding talks with Transport for London (TfL) and City Hall officials over the past year. According...

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Uber Will Offer Concessions To Stay In London
Uber Will Offer Concessions To Stay In London
September 25, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Uber, the U.S.-based ride hailing company, is willing to give concessions to be able to conduct business in London after its service was banned in...

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