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Germany’s FlixMobility Reports 37 Pct Boost In Transport App Users
January 10, 2020

FlixMobility, a German transport app, on Thursday reported a 37% increase in passenger travel in 2019. 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...

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Can Faster Shared Bikes Change US Commutes?
December 31, 2019

For some people, it can seem almost utopian: The sight of countless commuters using bikes in certain European cities, and not just for recreation or short rides to the park, but for daily work and grocery trips, and even weekend journeys to the country. Get...

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LA Could Require Rideshares To Use Electric Vehicles
December 27, 2019

As Los Angeles aims to get additional electric vehicles on the roads and reduce emissions, the city is thinking about making rideshare platforms like Lyft and Uber use electric vehicles. The electric-vehicle mandate was one step under consideration to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of the...

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Colombia Blocks Uber From Using Its Ride-Hailing App
December 22, 2019

Uber was ordered last Friday by a Colombian judge to stop securing business in their country via its popular ride-hailing app, according to a report from Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Uber, Lyft Push Back Against California Gig Worker Law
December 20, 2019

Uber and Lyft are organizing and pushing back against a California law that takes effect on Jan. 1 and would force them to classify their drivers as employees rather than independent contractors, a move that would compel the companies to provide things like a minimum...

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Germany Ousts Uber Over License Issue
December 19, 2019

A German court on Thursday (Dec. 19) banished Uber from running its ride-hailing service in Germany because the company doesn’t have the right licensing, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Uber Says European Bike, Scooter Adoption Has Surpassed US
December 16, 2019

Uber is planning to ring in 2020 with increased investment in electric bikes and scooters, with an emphasis on Europe, CNBC reported on Monday (Dec. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Lyft Debuts Car Rentals Starting At $35 Per Day
December 12, 2019

Lyft is rolling out a car rental offering starting in Los Angeles and San Francisco that will work similarly to that of traditional car rental companies, The Verge reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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New Uber Service Caters To Skiers, Snowboarders
December 11, 2019

Uber has launched a new feature aimed at skiers and snowboarders called Uber Ski, according to a report. 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...