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Nigerian Ride-Hailing Startup Raises $5.3M For Motorcycle Unit
May 27, 2019

Nigerian-based Gokada has raised a $5.3 million Series A round that it will use to expand its motorcycle business. 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...

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JUMP E-Bikes Available In London Through Uber
May 24, 2019

Uber has launched JUMP e-bikes in London, with a pilot program of 350 bikes in the Islington Borough and a plan to bring the service to other parts of the city in the near future, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Lyft App Now Offers Citi Bike Rental
May 23, 2019

Rideshare company Lyft has announced that Citi Bike has now been completely integrated into its smartphone app. In July 2018, Lyft acquired Motivate, the largest bikeshare operator in the U.S. and the parent company of Ford GoBike and Citi Bike. Lyft reportedly paid approximately $250...

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GM To Shut Down Carsharing Service Maven In Some Cities
May 21, 2019

General Motors is winding down its carsharing service dubbed Maven in eight of the 17 cities in the U.S. where it is operational. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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NY AG, Mayor Launch Inquiries In Taxi Industry Practices
May 21, 2019

The New York Attorney General’s office and New York Mayor Bill de Blasio have both ordered investigations into the practices of the taxi industry that has resulted in drivers saddled with crushing debt after being steered into costly loans. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Cargo Lets Brazil Uber Drivers Sell To Passengers
May 20, 2019

Cargo has gone international by expanding its partnership with Uber to include Brazil. 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 our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Ride-Hailing Startup Kapten Takes Aim At Uber In The UK
May 16, 2019

Kapten, a ride-hailing startup that’s backed by Daimler and BMW, has started operating in London and has put up ads targeted at Uber about how it avoids taxes in the U.K., according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Ridehailing Startup Ola Launches Credit Card To Monetize User Base
May 15, 2019

Indian ride-hailing company Ola is getting into the credit card business, teaming up with SBI Bank in India and Visa to launch a credit card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Uber, Lyft Struggle To Keep Drivers On Board
May 12, 2019

With Uber and Lyft now publicly traded companies, the two are facing pressure from investors to grow at a fast clip, which means hiring and retaining more drivers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...