June 23, 2022
FDI and National Security: Risks FROM a Big Tech Breakup,...
Breaking up American “Big Tech” companies has in recent years been a topic of much discussion by policymakers and legislators across the political spectrum. Arguments for and against breakup offer...
June 17, 2022
Today in Food Commerce: Rohlik Raises $230M; Grocery Buyers Seek...
Today in food commerce, grocery delivery startup Rohlik announces a 220 million euro Series D fundraise, and Instacart debuts an updated subscription program, Instacart+. Additionally, PYMNTS research reveals shifts in...
June 15, 2022
Mobility Commerce Platform Metropolis Technologies Nets $167M for Parking Payment...
Mobility commerce platform Metropolis Technologies has raised $167 million in Series B funding, the company announced Wednesday (June 15). Based in Los Angeles, Metropolis helps its members enter and exit...
May 03, 2022
Lyft CEO Sees ‘Third Chapter’ as All About the Network
Turning 10 years old this month, Lyft is back in recovery mode as pandemic restrictions come off coast-to-coast, slowly bringing back popular products like shared rides and maintaining a singular...
May 02, 2022
UK eScooter Regs Create Micromobility Sector Opportunity, Uncertainty
The pandemic has given way to a growing preference for solitary, safer modes of transport such as walking, driving vehicles or bike-riding amongst individuals. It has also fueled rapid growth...
April 27, 2022
Parking Software Provider FLASH Acquires Ticketech
Cloud-based parking software firm FLASH has acquired Ticketech, a New York City-focused parking technology provider, the companies announced Wednesday (April 27). Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but in...
April 20, 2022
Lyft to Acquire Bike-Share Provider PBSC Urban Solutions
Ride-sharing app Lyft announced Tuesday (April 19) that it has agreed to buy PBSC Urban Solutions, a supplier of bicycle sharing equipment and technology to customers around the world. According...
March 24, 2022
Lyft Teams With Spin to Offer Scooter Transportation
Lyft and Spin are teaming up to offer scooter transportation in 60 U.S. markets with an initial rollout in Nashville, Tennessee, followed by 13 additional cities in April, according to...
March 14, 2022
Further Fuel Price Hikes Could Stall Travel Sector’s Recovery
Seems strange to say somehow, but we all need a vacation in 2022. How we approach that will depending on factors ranging from gas prices to a slow recovery in...