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 Rival Ola Goes Down Under With Sydney Launch

Uber Rival Ola Goes Down Under With Sydney Launch
Uber Rival Ola Goes Down Under With Sydney Launch
March 12, 2018  |  Ridesharing

In a move to expand its business overseas and take on Uber, India’s Ola has launched in Sydney. The service has already signed up 7,000...

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Gig Workers Pursue Careers, Part-Time Jobs Or Their Dreams
Gig Workers Pursue Careers, Part-Time Jobs Or Their Dreams
March 07, 2018  |  Gig Economy

With the rise of platforms such as Uber and Postmates, the gig economy market is booming. In 2016 alone, 34 percent of the American workforce...

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MIT Researcher Backtracks On Rideshare Study
MIT Researcher Backtracks On Rideshare Study
March 06, 2018  |  Ridesharing

After Uber Chief Economist Jonathan Hall highlighted problems with the research methodology used by MIT researchers in a draft paper, the lead researcher acknowledged flaws...

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Lyft Teams Up With Allscripts To Provide Patients Rides
Lyft Teams Up With Allscripts To Provide Patients Rides
March 06, 2018  |  Ridesharing

To provide rides to people who can’t drive to their doctor’s appointments, Lyft is expanding its partnerships with healthcare providers by teaming up with Allscripts to reach...

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PA AG Sues Uber Over Data Breach
PA AG Sues Uber Over Data Breach
March 06, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Uber Technologies was handed a lawsuit from Pennsylvania Attorney General (AG) Josh Shapiro on Monday (March 5) over charges it violated the state’s data breach...

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Uber Disputes Claims It Pays Less Than Minimum Wage
Uber Disputes Claims It Pays Less Than Minimum Wage
March 05, 2018  |  Ridesharing

It’s not wise fighting about math with MIT students, but the gang at Uber is giving it a go. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Moovit CEO: How Mobility Data Makes Cities Smart
Moovit CEO: How Mobility Data Makes Cities Smart
March 05, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Just like cars on a highway at rush hour, transformation in city and infrastructure planning is not moving fast enough to get people where they...

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Uber Launches Healthcare Ridesharing Platform
Uber Launches Healthcare Ridesharing Platform
March 01, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Uber, the ridesharing company, announced the launch of Uber Health, a new service that will partner with healthcare organizations to provide rides for patients. Get...

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