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

Ola Plans London Rollout In February As It Takes On Uber

Ola Plans London Rollout In February As It Takes On Uber
Ola Plans London Rollout In February As It Takes On Uber
January 31, 2020  |  Retail

As it broadens its competition with Uber, Ola plans to official start operations in London in February after establishing its office in the city in 2019. The Indian...

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Uber Pushes Partnerships In Pursuit Of Profits
Uber Pushes Partnerships In Pursuit Of Profits
January 30, 2020  |  Ecosystems

The Uber ecosystem keeps on growing, and though obstacles always arise – some economic, some regulatory, some driven by other factors – paying attention to...

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Lyft To Lay Off ~90 Sales And Marketing Employees
Lyft To Lay Off ~90 Sales And Marketing Employees
January 29, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Lyft announced upcoming job cuts on Wednesday (Jan. 29) as part of what it termed a “corporate restructuring.” The change comes as the ridesharing service...

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Vancouver Finally Approves Uber And Lyft
Vancouver Finally Approves Uber And Lyft
January 24, 2020  |  Ridesharing

In a move that’s been in the works since 2012, the city of Vancouver has approved Uber and Lyft to operate in the city, according...

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Providing Rideshare Drivers, Tour Guides With Innovative Payments
Providing Rideshare Drivers, Tour Guides With Innovative Payments
January 23, 2020  |  Today In Data

Gig workers drive passengers with ridesharing services or conduct tours, comprising a growing segment of workers. Many of their payments, however, are sent through slow or...

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Uber CEO Says Firm Leads In Race To Ridesharing Profitability
Uber CEO Says Firm Leads In Race To Ridesharing Profitability
January 22, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said his company has the best chance of being profitable out of all of the ride-hailing competitors out there, according to...

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How kimkim Uses Faster Payments To Win Gig Worker Loyalty
How kimkim Uses Faster Payments To Win Gig Worker Loyalty
January 22, 2020  |  Gig Economy

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New Uber Pilot Signals Business Model Shift In CA
New Uber Pilot Signals Business Model Shift In CA
January 21, 2020  |  Ridesharing

With the newest of many initiatives to reportedly provide drivers with greater independence as a reaction to the state’s new gig economy law, Uber Technologies Inc. is...

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Uber Sells India Uber Eats To Zomato For Cash, Stake In Business
Uber Sells India Uber Eats To Zomato For Cash, Stake In Business
January 21, 2020  |  Delivery

Uber is selling its money-losing food delivery service in India to rival Zomato for a 9.99 percent business stake, according to reports on Tuesday (Jan....

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