Transportation

Ridesharing
Uber Works On Creating Bikes And Scooters
September 28, 2018

Following its acquisition of JUMP Bikes, Uber is looking to create its own versions of scooter and bikes. The company is bringing recruiting, supply chain and other staff to southern China to work with scooter and bike manufacturers, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

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New Lyft Program Pays People To Not Drive
September 28, 2018

Ridesharing company Lyft has announced a new program that will offer passengers transportation credits if they give up their cars for 30 days. 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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Lyft Revenue Sees Big Lift In First Half Of 2018
September 27, 2018

Rideshare company Lyft’s revenue more than doubled in the first half of the year to $909 million. In addition, the company’s net loss increased at a slower rate than a year earlier, going up by 46 percent to $373 million. The company also lost 41...

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Uber Lawsuit Verdict: Drivers Are Contractors, Not Employees
September 26, 2018

A three-judge panel has ruled in favor of the company in the Uber lawsuit focused on Uber jobs and whether the ridesharing company’s drivers should be considered Uber employees or freelancers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Airports Beef Up Loyalty Programs In The Age Of Uber, Lyft
September 24, 2018

Airports are introducing some impressive travel rewards to entice travelers to park in their lots and garages instead of using ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Lime Rider Killed In DC, Marking Second Scooter Fatality This Month
September 24, 2018

A Lime scooter rider was killed on Friday (September 21) by an SUV in a scooter accident around Washington D.C.’s DuPont neighborhood. The adult man was taken to the hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries, and eventually succumbed to his injuries. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Singapore Regulator Slaps Grab And Uber With Fines
September 24, 2018

Grab and Uber, the Singapore ride-hailing companies, were slapped with fines and restrictions after regulators concluded the merger between the two has resulted in higher prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Taxify CEO On Ride-Hailing’s Flexible Road From Cars To eScooters
September 21, 2018

Short ride, long-term appeal? Taxify, the ride-hailing company, is branching out into eScooters in Paris (with plans for more European market rollouts), a change to its existing business model — one borne of necessity, it seems. Doing so allows the company to tailor its options...

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Bird And Lime Have Provided 20M Rides Combined
September 20, 2018

Bird and Lime, the bike and scooter-sharing companies, have provided 20 million rides combined since their launches, underscoring the adoption of these services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...