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

Uber And Lyft Vow To Suspend Service Friday In California

Uber And Lyft Vow To Suspend Service Friday In California
Uber And Lyft Vow To Suspend Service Friday In California
August 20, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Unless an appeals court intervenes at the last minute, Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. are ready to suspend their ride-hailing services in California on...

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Uber, Lyft Competitors Rev Their Engines In California
Uber, Lyft Competitors Rev Their Engines In California
August 19, 2020  |  Ridesharing

On the eve of a court order to reclassify freelance drivers as employees in California, competitors of Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. are ready to...

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Uber Mulls Switching To Franchise Model In California
Uber Mulls Switching To Franchise Model In California
August 18, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Uber Technologies Inc., facing a Thursday (Aug. 20) deadline to reclassify its freelance drivers in California as employees, is considering licensing its brand to independently...

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Uber Goes Subscription
Uber Goes Subscription
August 18, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Uber Technologies Inc. has introduced a monthly membership designed for anyone who relies on the ride-hailing company for transportation or meal delivery. “Whether you’re a...

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Free Now Leaves Irish Taxi Drivers Waiting Weeks For Payment
Free Now Leaves Irish Taxi Drivers Waiting Weeks For Payment
August 18, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Taxi app Free Now is running into trouble in Ireland, with the shadow of the Wirecard AG scandal looming in the backdrop as thousands of...

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Uber Eats Will Still Deliver In California If Ridesharing Is Shut Down
Uber Eats Will Still Deliver In California If Ridesharing Is Shut Down
August 17, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Uber says it will continue operating food delivery business Uber Eats in California even if its main ridesharing business is forced to shut down on...

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Address Verification, D2C Shopping, Google’s Transition To SAP Ariba Top This Week’s News
Address Verification, D2C Shopping, Google’s Transition To SAP Ariba Top This Week’s News
August 14, 2020  |  The Weekender

It’s the end of the work week, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments...

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What Uber And Lyft’s Court Loss Means For The Gig Economy’s Future
What Uber And Lyft’s Court Loss Means For The Gig Economy’s Future
August 12, 2020  |  Ridesharing

A California judge this week ordered Uber and Lyft to stop classifying their workers as independent contractors and start classifying them as employees, an order the...

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