Ridesharing

Peer-to-peer ridesharing can be divided along the spectrum from commercial, for-fee transportation network companies to for-profit ridesharing services to informal nonprofit peer-to-peer carpooling arrangements.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Today in the Connected Economy: Revolut Delves Into in-Person Payments
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July 05, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Revolut launches its card reader, marking the start of its in-person payment ambitions. Plus, Uber brings its services to Israel,...

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Uber Brings Ride-Hailing Platform to Israel
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July 05, 2022  |  Ridesharing

Uber Technologies is continuing its global expansion with a launch in Israel that is facilitated by joining its ride-hailing platform with a nationwide taxi network,...

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Lyft and Hertz are partnering and launching new offerings intended to make summer air travel easier, according to a Monday (June 27) press release. Lyft...

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June 22, 2022  |  Ridesharing

For those who prefer or need to pay using cash, rideshare platform Lyft is partnering with more than 35,000 retailers across the U.S. — including...

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Indonesian Tech Firm GoTo Reassures Investors of Growth as Net Losses Triple in ’22 Q1
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May 30, 2022  |  Earnings

Ride-hailing and eCommerce firm GoTo Group, in its first quarter as a public company, has posted 53% gross revenue growth, which sees it accelerating from...

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EVmo: Recession May Boost Demand for Ridesharing Services, Rental Vehicles
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May 23, 2022  |  EMV

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May 19, 2022  |  Delivery

Singapore-based super app Grab said it has seen a steady demand for deliveries, even as Southeast Asia eases its COVID-19 restrictions. As the company said...

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Uber Unveils Autonomous Deliveries, Charter Bus Reservations, Other New Features
May 16, 2022  |  Ridesharing

Uber on Monday (May 16) announced several new innovations it will roll out to enhance its ride-hailing core business, including autonomous deliveries and charter bus...

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Uber Taps Former Goldman Exec Sarah-Marie Martin to Head M&A, Capital Markets
Uber Taps Former Goldman Exec Sarah-Marie Martin to Head M&A, Capital Markets
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Uber has asked Sarah-Marie Martin, 48, an ex-Goldman Sachs banker, to be the head of its mergers and capital-markets group, Bloomberg writes. She’ll be a...

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