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

New Report: Payments, Transparency Build Trust In The Gig Economy
New Report: Payments, Transparency Build Trust In The Gig Economy
June 10, 2020  |  Gig Economy

The pandemic affected the freelance market in varying ways, with many workers facing increased economic uncertainty and drawing upon their savings as work opportunities became...

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Chinese Ride-Hailing Giant Didi Chuxing Sees Rebound
Chinese Ride-Hailing Giant Didi Chuxing Sees Rebound
June 08, 2020  |  Ridesharing

China’s largest ride-hailing company is back after taking a big hit from the coronavirus pandemic, with business returning to pre-pandemic levels. Ridesharing orders on Didi...

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Uber Rides Increase As Quarantines End
Uber Rides Increase As Quarantines End
June 04, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Uber rides are increasing again after massively falling off due to the coronavirus during March and April, Reuters reports. The ride-sharing firm reported that trip...

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Lyft Rides Up In May From April But Still Down 70 Pct YOY
Lyft Rides Up In May From April But Still Down 70 Pct YOY
June 03, 2020  |  Ridesharing

While Lyft’s ride counts are rising from the worst parts of the pandemic, they’re still down 70 percent from a year ago, CNBC reported. Lyft’s...

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Careem CEO: Full Recovery Far Away, But ‘Super App’ Expands
Careem CEO: Full Recovery Far Away, But ‘Super App’ Expands
June 01, 2020  |  Ridesharing

The CEO of Careem, Uber’s Dubai ridesharing subsidiary, said he doesn’t expect a full recovery until next year, but predicted accelerated expansion for the company’s...

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With Curfews Descending, Uber And Others Suspend Services
With Curfews Descending, Uber And Others Suspend Services
June 01, 2020  |  Ridesharing

With curfews descending on some American cities due to violent clashes between law enforcement and protesters, Uber, Lyft and DoorDash have ceased operations during the...

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Uber Debuts $50 Hourly Ride Option In Select US Cities
Uber Debuts $50 Hourly Ride Option In Select US Cities
May 29, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Starting next month, ridesharing users in a dozen cities can opt in for a $50 an hour ride, Uber Technologies Inc. announced on Friday (May...

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Uber Says California’s AB5 Law Could Cost 158,000 Drivers Their Jobs
Uber Says California’s AB5 Law Could Cost 158,000 Drivers Their Jobs
May 29, 2020  |  Ridesharing

If Uber is forced to classify its drivers in California as employees, 158,000 will be out of work, the company said. C/NET reported the San...

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