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

City Infrastructure Main Hurdle Faced by Amazon’s Driverless Zoox Cars 

City Infrastructure Main Hurdle Faced by Amazon’s Driverless Zoox Cars 
City Infrastructure Main Hurdle Faced by Amazon’s Driverless Zoox Cars 
September 28, 2022  |  Technology

Amazon’s driverless vehicle subsidiary Zoox is hoping to get cars on the streets sooner rather than later, but expanding autonomous infrastructure into new locations beyond...

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18-Year-Old Hacker Claims Responsibility for Uber Breach
18-Year-Old Hacker Claims Responsibility for Uber Breach
September 16, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

Uber is talking to law enforcement after a hacker reportedly breached its internal network, including its Slack server, technology systems, Amazon Web Services, Google clouds,...

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Mobility Weekly: Madrid Regulates, London Electrifies
Mobility Weekly: Madrid Regulates, London Electrifies
September 08, 2022  |  Ridesharing

Following government calls for Spain’s regional authorities to draw up regulations for the ride-hailing sector, the Junta de Andalucía is expected to soon announce details...

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As Delivery Demand Falls, Grab Looks to Cut Costs
As Delivery Demand Falls, Grab Looks to Cut Costs
September 07, 2022  |  Delivery

The chief financial officer of Singapore-based super app Grab has begun seeking ways to trim spending as the company works to break even. Get the...

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Uber Expands Services in Sub-Saharan Africa
Uber Expands Services in Sub-Saharan Africa
September 06, 2022  |  Ridesharing

Uber has launched a series of new products and features in five countries across sub-Saharan Africa, the ride-hailing company announced Tuesday (Sept. 6). Get the...

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Vietnamese Ride-Hailing Startup Be Group Gets $60M Loan From Deutsche Bank
Vietnamese Ride-Hailing Startup Be Group Gets $60M Loan From Deutsche Bank
September 05, 2022  |  Ridesharing

The Vietnamese startup Be Group, a rival of ride-hailer platform Grab, said it’s gotten a loan facility of $60 million, a Bloomberg report said Monday...

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Ride-Hailing Weekly: Uber Changes Course in Europe, Bolt Faces Uphill Battle in Africa
Ride-Hailing Weekly: Uber Changes Course in Europe, Bolt Faces Uphill Battle in Africa
August 26, 2022  |  Ridesharing

This week, Uber announced it will overhaul its business model in Brussels and launched Uber Rent in the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, both Uber and Bolt...

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Uber Boosts UK Fares to Attract London Drivers
Uber Boosts UK Fares to Attract London Drivers
August 15, 2022  |  Ridesharing

Uber has plans to boost rates in the U.K., with a 5% increase in London fares as the company tries to draw in more drivers,...

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