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 for Business Adds ‘Delegate Profiles’ for Executive Assistants
Uber for Business Adds ‘Delegate Profiles’ for Executive Assistants
April 24, 2024  |  Ridesharing

Uber for Business has designed a new tool to make it easier for executive assistants (EAs) to arrange corporate travel.  The company’s new delegate profiles enable EAs...

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Musk’s Master Robotaxi Plan: Giving Tesla the Uber, Airbnb Treatment
Musk’s Master Robotaxi Plan: Giving Tesla the Uber, Airbnb Treatment
April 24, 2024  |  Ridesharing

The global electric vehicle (EV) marketplace is seeing demand suffer under ongoing macro pressures. That’s why, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, it’s a good...

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Rideshare Firm BlaBlaCar Raises $108 Million as IPO Plan Stalls
Rideshare Firm BlaBlaCar Raises $108 Million as IPO Plan Stalls
April 03, 2024  |  Startups

BlaBlaCar has raised $108 million in credit as it awaits a better IPO market. CEO Nicolas Brusson told Bloomberg News — in an interview published...

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Uber, Lyft to Exit Minneapolis After Minimum Wage Vote
Uber, Lyft to Exit Minneapolis After Minimum Wage Vote
March 15, 2024  |  Ridesharing

Uber and Lyft will reportedly halt their operations in Minneapolis after the city council voted to require that drivers be paid a minimum wage of...

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Gig Economy: Digital Platforms and Instant Payments Open New Roads to Financial Security
Gig Economy: Digital Platforms and Instant Payments Open New Roads to Financial Security
March 01, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The rise of the gig economy has transformed work for millions of individuals. From freelance creatives to ridesharing drivers, gig workers are pursuing financial independence...

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InDrive Launches Lending Solution for Drivers on Its Rideshare Platform
InDrive Launches Lending Solution for Drivers on Its Rideshare Platform
February 28, 2024  |  Loans

InDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, introduced a new financial services product called inDrive Money. The offering provides cash loans to drivers operating...

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Grab Holdings Leverages AI in Drive Toward Full-Year Profitability
Grab Holdings Leverages AI in Drive Toward Full-Year Profitability
February 23, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Grab Holdings, the Southeast Asian ride-hailing and delivery specialist, reportedly aims to achieve full-year profitability by focusing on organic growth and investing in artificial intelligence...

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Grab Users Boost Digital Bank Adoption as Delivery, Ride-Hailing Businesses Recover
Grab Users Boost Digital Bank Adoption as Delivery, Ride-Hailing Businesses Recover
February 22, 2024  |  Earnings

Singapore’s Grab reported its first-ever quarterly profit on Thursday (Feb. 22). This, despite a cautious outlook for annual sales as its ridesharing and food delivery...

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InDrive Says Transparent Ride-Hailing Pay Structure Will Ensure Fair Compensation for Drivers
InDrive Says Transparent Ride-Hailing Pay Structure Will Ensure Fair Compensation for Drivers
February 15, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The emergence of ridesharing platforms such as Uber and Lyft has not only transformed commuting habits but also reshaped the gig economy landscape, granting drivers unprecedented levels of flexibility...

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