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Uber Offers SaaS To Three New Public Transit Agencies
April 14, 2021

Nearly one year after inking a deal with Marin County in California, Uber will offer its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business to three new public transit agencies. The rideshare company said on Wednesday (April 14) that it will sell its SaaS products to Denver, Cecil County, Maryland...

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Uber Reports Highest-Ever Monthly Bookings
April 12, 2021

Uber saw its highest-ever monthly bookings in March thanks to a rise in COVID-19 vaccinations, the rideshare company reported in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing on Monday (April 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Lime To Offer ‘App-Less’ Scooter Rentals Using QR Codes
March 24, 2021

Lime has launched a feature that allows customers to use their service without ever opening or downloading their app, the electronic scooter and bike rental company said in an announcement on Wednesday (March 24). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Blacklane To Take On Uber, Lyft In Short-Range Trips
February 28, 2021

Berlin-based chauffeur service Blacklane is directly challenging Uber and Lyft in the short-distance passenger trip business, beginning Monday (March 1) in New York City, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Didi Chuxing Plans To Bring Its Ride-Hailing Service To Europe
February 24, 2021

Didi Chuxing Technology Co. plans to bring its ride-hailing services to Western Europe, Bloomberg reported, citing “people familiar with the matter.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Bolt Expands Transportation Platform To 48 States With Gotcha Tie-Up
January 20, 2021

Miami-based micromobility startup Bolt, co-founded by Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt, is expanding to 48 new markets after acquiring the assets of Last Mile Holdings, which included the mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) platform Gotcha. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Uber Announces Seattle Price Hike To Meet Minimum Wage Law
December 30, 2020

Uber trips will jump 24 percent in cost starting in the new year in Seattle, with the rideshare company raising prices to accommodate a new law requiring drivers be paid the city’s minimum wage, GeekWire reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Joby Aviation Might Buy Uber’s Air Taxi Unit
December 03, 2020

Uber has engaged in “advanced talks” about selling its air taxi business Uber Elevate to Joby Aviation, a report from Axios says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Uber And Lyft Win Government Transportation Contract
November 23, 2020

The U.S. government is enlisting Uber and Lyft to help provide transportation services for public agencies and employees, Reuters reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....