Startup firm Uber is testing a new service in Nairobi, Kenya, that will charge a cheap rate for ridesharing customers who want to use its service for quick errands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
A former Lyft employee has accused staffers of using the ridesharing company’s software to spy on passengers, including obtaining the phone number of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. TechCrunch spoke to the source, who claimed that employees were able to use Lyft’s back-end software to “see...
The lawsuit launched against former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick by investor Benchmark is officially over. 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,...
Two typical Uber use cases: 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. By completing this form, you agree to receive...
Many cities have bus systems, but they’re not always well-utilized by the majority of residents. The city of Arlington, Texas, located just outside Dallas, for example, had a single bus route — and discovered that most of its riders were students at the University of...
Uber’s CEO is making a bold prediction, stating that within the next decade, ride-sharing customers will be chauffeured around in flying cars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Many, but not all, cars meet Uber and Lyft’s standards. With Uber, for example, cars must have four doors and be newer than 15 years old to operate on their platform. Lyft has similar requirements, too, although cars must be no older than 12 years...
Uber’s newest and largest shareholder, telecommunications firm SoftBank, wants the ridesharing app company to regain its market share in the U.S. and grow in more markets in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Grab, the Southeast Asia ridesharing company, has inked a deal to acquire iKaaz, the mobile payment startup hailing from India. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
