Transportation

Ridesharing
Bird To Roll Out Scooter Program In Three Regions
March 07, 2019

Bird, the scooter sharing startup, is gearing up to roll out a new program in New Zealand, Canada and Latin America dubbed Bird Platform, in which it sells vehicles to entrepreneurs at cost and gets 20 percent of the ride revenue. Get the Full Story...

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Uber Rolls Out Rewards To All US Passengers
March 04, 2019

After Uber started to introduce Uber Rewards in January, the feature is now said to be available to all passengers in the United States. Through the program, U.S. riders earn points for their Uber X, Premium, and Pool rides along with Uber Eats purchases, according to...

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Hello TransTech Takes On Didi Chuxing In China Ride-Hailing
February 21, 2019

Hello TransTech, the Chinese ride-hailing startup formerly known as Hellobike, is launching a carpooling service this week, on the heels of a test that ran for roughly a month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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When Will Profits Hitch A Ride With Uber And Lyft?
February 18, 2019

The world of ridesharing — one that has expanded into such areas as food delivery and last-mile transportation needs via scooters — is about to get really interesting. Not only that, but more clarity will soon emerge about the real and perceived health of the overall...

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China’s Didi To Take On Uber In Chile, Peru
February 18, 2019

Didi Chuxing, the Chinese ride-hailing company, wants to take on Uber in Latin America, eyeing Chile, Peru, and Colombia. 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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Uber Sues City Of New York To Get Driver Cap Lifted
February 18, 2019

Uber, the ride-hailing startup, filed a lawsuit against the city of New York last week seeking to overturn a rule that puts a cap on the number of drivers that work for ride-hailing companies that can operate in the city. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Uber Blames Higher Minimum Wage For Price Boost In NY
February 01, 2019

Uber is blaming a rise in the minimum wage for its decision to boost prices in New York City. 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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Go-Jek Valuation Now Near $10B After Fresh Round Of Fundraising
February 01, 2019

Go-Jek, the Southeast Asia ride-hailing company, raised a little more than $1 billion in a recent round of fundraising. 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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Uber Updates App With Public Transit Options
February 01, 2019

Uber has announced that it is launching its first integration with public transit. The rideshare giant has partnered with the Regional Transportation District (RTD) so that users in Denver can find real-time information and directions to local public transportation via the Uber app. Get the...