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 Shuts Down In Denmark In Latest European Setback
Uber Shuts Down In Denmark In Latest European Setback
March 29, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Due to new taxi laws in the country, Uber announced that it is shutting down its operation in Denmark next month. According to The Guardian, this is...

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Arizona Trouble Leads Uber To Scale Back On Self-Driving Vehicles
Arizona Trouble Leads Uber To Scale Back On Self-Driving Vehicles
March 27, 2017  |  Ridesharing

As of Saturday (March 26), Uber confirmed that it will be suspending testing of its self-driving vehicle program. The announcement came after a autonomous vehicle...

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Lyft Rounds Up Rides For Charity
Lyft Rounds Up Rides For Charity
March 27, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Lyft just rolled out a new way for riders to easily donate to charities. In the app settings, riders can select “Round Up and Donate.”...

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Uber Riders Use Service More In 2017 Than In The Past
Uber Riders Use Service More In 2017 Than In The Past
March 23, 2017  |  Retail

Embattled Uber, although embroiled in a scandal over sexual harassment claims and the resignation of two executives, is still doing brisk business providing people in the...

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In Crisis, Uber Holds Press Conference Call
In Crisis, Uber Holds Press Conference Call
March 22, 2017  |  Ridesharing

On Tuesday (March 21), the ridesharing startup held a press conference with reporters to help address much of the negative press the company has experienced....

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Can Bill Gurley Reign In A Rowdy Uber?
Can Bill Gurley Reign In A Rowdy Uber?
March 20, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Though considered a rare figure, Bill Gurley, who heads a venture capital firm that has a 20 percent stake in Uber, may be just what...

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Uber Report Shows Self-Driving Cars Still Need Significant Work
Uber Report Shows Self-Driving Cars Still Need Significant Work
March 20, 2017  |  Ridesharing

While Uber has made some progress in developing its self-driving cars, there is still significant work to be done, according to a company report obtained...

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Weekend Riders Are Ditching The Subway For Uber
Weekend Riders Are Ditching The Subway For Uber
February 27, 2017  |  Ridesharing

For most New Yorkers, the subway is an everyday part of life and their main form of transportation. While that holds true for the workweek,...

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NYC Regulator Tells Uber To Share — Data
NYC Regulator Tells Uber To Share — Data
February 06, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Fortune reported that a sea change may be coming to the ridesharing industry, with NYC at the epicenter of the first wave. The city’s Taxi and...

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