ride-hailing

Uber CEO Expects Ride Slowdown, Delivery Uptick From Virus
Uber CEO Expects Ride Slowdown, Delivery Uptick From Virus
March 04, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Add Uber to the list of companies that have been affected by the coronavirus’ spread across the globe. Uber said on Wednesday that it expected...

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Gojek, Grab Refute Merger Rumors
Gojek, Grab Refute Merger Rumors
February 25, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Southeast Asia’s ride-hailing giants Gojek and Grab are holding discussions about a possible merger, The Information reported on Tuesday (Feb. 25), citing sources, but the...

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Uber Taps Adomni For Vehicle Display Ads
Uber Taps Adomni For Vehicle Display Ads
February 25, 2020  |  Merchant Innovation

Uber patrons will start seeing ads on top of the cars coming to pick them up beginning April 1, according to Adweek on Monday (Feb.24)....

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Grab Backs Off Ending Singapore Driver Incentive Program
Grab Backs Off Ending Singapore Driver Incentive Program
February 24, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Following criticism, rideshare app Grab will not be ceasing to offer driver benefits as planned, as drivers worry about funds in the middle of the...

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Paytm To Sell, Recharge eToll Payment Tags In India 
Paytm To Sell, Recharge eToll Payment Tags In India 
February 23, 2020  |  Payment Methods

Paytm Payments Bank is teaming up with ride-hailing firms — including Ola and Uber — to enable some 100,000 drivers to buy and recharge FASTags...

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Indonesia’s Gojek Buys Minority Stake In Blue Bird Taxi App
Indonesia’s Gojek Buys Minority Stake In Blue Bird Taxi App
February 17, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Indonesian delivery app Gojek has finalized its $30 million deal for a minority stake in the app-based taxicab startup Blue Bird, Bloomberg reported on Monday (Feb....

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eScooters Prepare As Germany Leaders Vote On Ban
eScooters Prepare As Germany Leaders Vote On Ban
February 12, 2020  |  Ridesharing

German officials are planning a vote on Friday (Feb. 14) to decide the fate of electronic scooters in what has become Europe’s largest market. Ever...

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Up For Sale: 6.25M Uber Shares Through Morgan Stanley
Up For Sale: 6.25M Uber Shares Through Morgan Stanley
February 11, 2020  |  Investments

Morgan Stanley wants to let people buy up Uber shares, according to people familiar with the subject, as they’re lining up buyers who will commit...

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Gojek Invests In Tech Wearables Company ZULU
Gojek Invests In Tech Wearables Company ZULU
January 29, 2020  |  Investments

A tech wearable company called ZULU has received an investment from ride-hailing company Gojek, according to a report by Deal Street Asia. The amount of...

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