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 Gave 375M Rides In 2017; Expands Concierge Service
Lyft Gave 375M Rides In 2017; Expands Concierge Service
January 17, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Lyft, the ride-hailing startup that is competing against Uber, announced Tuesday (Jan. 16) that it is expanding its Lyft Concierge service, which it rolled out...

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GrabPay Names Visa Executive As Managing Director
GrabPay Names Visa Executive As Managing Director
January 10, 2018  |  Personnel

Southeast Asian ridesharing company Grab has hired Ooi Huey Tyng to serve as managing director of its payments platform, GrabPay. Get the Full Story Complete...

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What’s Old Is New Again: Surge Pricing
What’s Old Is New Again: Surge Pricing
January 09, 2018  |  Commerce

It’s every Uber rider’s worst nightmare: A ride that costs hundreds of more dollars than expected. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Who Decided To Hold – And Fold – Uber Shares To SoftBank
Who Decided To Hold – And Fold – Uber Shares To SoftBank
January 08, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Now that Uber has completed its secondary transaction with SoftBank, there is a clearer picture of just how much money the company’s investors are walking...

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Using Cars To Build A Better Billboard
Using Cars To Build A Better Billboard
January 08, 2018  |  Omnicommerce

Some innovations are brilliant – and obviously so – from the start. Others take a little more convincing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Uber Technologies Sells Money-Losing Auto Leasing Unit
Uber Technologies Sells Money-Losing Auto Leasing Unit
December 27, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Uber Technologies has reportedly sold its subprime auto leasing business in the U.S. to Fair.com, a car marketplace startup. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Daimler Buys Majority Stake In French Ridesharing Company
Daimler Buys Majority Stake In French Ridesharing Company
December 22, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Daimler’s Daimler Mobility Services announced news on Thursday (Dec. 21) that it has acquired a majority stake in Chauffeur Privé, one of the leading private...

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Didi Chuxing Snaps Up $4 Billion To Expand Globally
Didi Chuxing Snaps Up $4 Billion To Expand Globally
December 21, 2017  |  South East Asia

China’s top ridesharing company, Didi Chuxing, has raised $4 billion in new capital as it aims to begin the next phase of its corporate life. This...

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Lyft Tests Self-Driving Cars In Boston
Lyft Tests Self-Driving Cars In Boston
December 07, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Lyft has started its self-driving car pilot with the self-driving car company nuTonomy, matching its riders with autonomous vehicles in parts of Boston. Get the...

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