ride-hailing

Uber Courts Parents of Small Children With Uber Car Seat
Uber Courts Parents of Small Children With Uber Car Seat
March 26, 2024  |  Ridesharing

Following offerings aimed at young drivers, Uber is now reaching out to even younger passengers. More to the point, the parents of those young passengers, with a...

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InDrive Secures Additional $150 Million to Grow Mobility Platform
InDrive Secures Additional $150 Million to Grow Mobility Platform
March 14, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Global mobility and urban services platform inDrive’s financing arrangement with General Catalyst has been expanded to $300 million. The company has secured an additional $150 million from General...

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Uber Looks to Tap Into India’s Scooter and Motorbike Market
Uber Looks to Tap Into India’s Scooter and Motorbike Market
February 22, 2024  |  Ridesharing

Uber reportedly wants to move deeper into India’s two- and three-wheeled vehicle market. Speaking during an event Thursday (Feb. 22) in Bangalore, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the...

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Grab Users Boost Digital Bank Adoption as Delivery, Ride-Hailing Businesses Recover
Grab Users Boost Digital Bank Adoption as Delivery, Ride-Hailing Businesses Recover
February 22, 2024  |  Earnings

Singapore’s Grab reported its first-ever quarterly profit on Thursday (Feb. 22). This, despite a cautious outlook for annual sales as its ridesharing and food delivery...

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InDrive Says Transparent Ride-Hailing Pay Structure Will Ensure Fair Compensation for Drivers
InDrive Says Transparent Ride-Hailing Pay Structure Will Ensure Fair Compensation for Drivers
February 15, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The emergence of ridesharing platforms such as Uber and Lyft has not only transformed commuting habits but also reshaped the gig economy landscape, granting drivers unprecedented levels of flexibility...

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Uber, Lyft Differences Boil Down to Transportation vs End-to-End Mobility
Uber, Lyft Differences Boil Down to Transportation vs End-to-End Mobility
February 14, 2024  |  Ridesharing

Uber and Lyft’s most recent earnings reports spotlight a widening divergence in approach in business models. At first glance, there’s a core focus for both...

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GoTo Denies Report of Merger Talks With Grab Holdings
GoTo Denies Report of Merger Talks With Grab Holdings
February 13, 2024  |  International

GoTo has denied that it is in merger talks with Grab Holdings. The company said in a Tuesday (Feb. 13) filing that it “is not having any discussion on...

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Rideshare, Delivery Drivers to Strike on Valentine’s Day
Rideshare, Delivery Drivers to Strike on Valentine’s Day
February 12, 2024  |  Gig Economy

An organization representing rideshare drivers and delivery workers is organizing a strike on Valentine’s Day (Wednesday, Feb. 14). Justice for App Workers is calling on drivers...

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Report: Grab Holdings and GoTo Group in Preliminary Merger Discussions
Report: Grab Holdings and GoTo Group in Preliminary Merger Discussions
February 09, 2024  |  Aggregators

Southeast Asian ride-hailing and food-delivery companies Grab Holdings and GoTo Group are reportedly in talks to merge. The companies are in preliminary discussions and are exploring various scenarios for...

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