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 Tests Low-Cost Rides In Nairobi

Uber Tests Low-Cost Rides In Nairobi
Uber Tests Low-Cost Rides In Nairobi
February 13, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Startup firm Uber is testing a new service in Nairobi, Kenya, that will charge a cheap rate for ridesharing customers who want to use its...

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Balancing User Convenience, Data Collection In Corporate Travel Payments
Balancing User Convenience, Data Collection In Corporate Travel Payments
February 06, 2018  |  B2B Payments

In just two years, the U.S. will see 483 million domestic business trips, according to Audrey Hendley, SVP of Global Products at American Express. Hendley...

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The Greatest Show On Commerce Turf
The Greatest Show On Commerce Turf
February 03, 2018  |  Commerce

The big competition this weekend will take place on the football field, when more than 100 million people will tune in tomorrow night to see if the Eagles...

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Lyft Accused Of Giving Access To Rider Data, Including Zuck’s Phone Number
Lyft Accused Of Giving Access To Rider Data, Including Zuck’s Phone Number
January 26, 2018  |  Ridesharing

A former Lyft employee has accused staffers of using the ridesharing company’s software to spy on passengers, including obtaining the phone number of Facebook CEO...

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Why Every Uber Needs A Vending Machine
Why Every Uber Needs A Vending Machine
January 26, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Two typical Uber use cases: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Cities Partner With Apps To Create Their Own Ridesharing Services
Cities Partner With Apps To Create Their Own Ridesharing Services
January 25, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Many cities have bus systems, but they’re not always well-utilized by the majority of residents. The city of Arlington, Texas, located just outside Dallas, for...

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Gig Workers And Instant Pay
Gig Workers And Instant Pay
January 24, 2018  |  Digital Payments

Workers in the gig economy don’t always get paid as quickly as they’d like. Drivers for Uber, for example, have their payments calculated on a...

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Cargo’s Plan To Turn Cars Into Mobile Convenience Stores
Cargo’s Plan To Turn Cars Into Mobile Convenience Stores
January 23, 2018  |  Investments

Cargo, the startup that allows ridesharing drivers to sell food and beverages inside their vehicle, just landed $5.5 million in venture capital funding. Get the...

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Rideshare Rental Startup Expands In New York And Wisconsin
Rideshare Rental Startup Expands In New York And Wisconsin
January 22, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Many, but not all, cars meet Uber and Lyft’s standards. With Uber, for example, cars must have four doors and be newer than 15 years...

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