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Uber CEO Expects Ride Slowdown, Delivery Uptick From Virus
March 04, 2020

Add Uber to the list of companies that have been affected by the coronavirus’ spread across the globe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Luxury Uber Alternative Wheely Wants To Expand, Raise $30M
February 27, 2020

Luxury Uber alternative Wheely, a ride-hailing company that’s aimed toward more affluent customers and has drivers that arrive in high-end Mercedes-Benz vehicles, wants to raise $30 million so it can continue to expand its business into the U.S. and Asia, according to a report by...

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Grab Backs Off Ending Singapore Driver Incentive Program
February 24, 2020

Following criticism, rideshare app Grab will not be ceasing to offer driver benefits as planned, as drivers worry about funds in the middle of the chaos of the coronavirus outbreak, according to Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Uber Re-enters Colombia With New Rental Service
February 20, 2020

Less than a month after its exit, Uber is back in Colombia, according to a Reuters report . Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Coronavirus Fear Infects NYC Ridesharing
February 19, 2020

The emergence of a novel threat — particularly one like the COVID-19 coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China — has a way of bringing out some of the best and most inventive traits in people. That is observable in the medical workers who have put their...

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Uber Targets Senior Riders With Phone Booking Service
February 13, 2020

Uber is launching a new telephone booking service aimed at older consumers in the U.S. who might not use the internet on their phones, according to a report by VentureBeat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Nigerian Regulators Have Restricted Well-Funded Moto Taxi Cos
February 12, 2020

Three startups that have invested millions in ride-hailing motorcycle taxis in the African country of Nigeria are left with wheels spinning after regulatory changes restricted the use of the vehicles in the city of Lagos, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story...

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eScooters Prepare As Germany Leaders Vote On Ban
February 12, 2020

German officials are planning a vote on Friday (Feb. 14) to decide the fate of electronic scooters in what has become Europe’s largest market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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India’s Ola Enters London To Rival Uber
February 10, 2020

India’s ride-hailing platform Ola is now in London – where Uber faces the threat of being banned – after teaming up with industry leaders DriveTech, Mercer and Pearson, the company announced in a press release on Monday (Feb. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the...