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.

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Lyft Accused Of Giving Access To Rider Data, Including Zuck’s Phone Number
Lyft Accused Of Giving Access To Rider Data, Including Zuck’s Phone Number
January 26, 2018  |  Ridesharing

A former Lyft employee has accused staffers of using the ridesharing company’s software to spy on passengers, including obtaining the phone number of Facebook CEO...

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Why Every Uber Needs A Vending Machine
Why Every Uber Needs A Vending Machine
January 26, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Two typical Uber use cases: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Cities Partner With Apps To Create Their Own Ridesharing Services
Cities Partner With Apps To Create Their Own Ridesharing Services
January 25, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Many cities have bus systems, but they’re not always well-utilized by the majority of residents. The city of Arlington, Texas, located just outside Dallas, for...

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Gig Workers And Instant Pay
Gig Workers And Instant Pay
January 24, 2018  |  Digital Payments

Workers in the gig economy don’t always get paid as quickly as they’d like. Drivers for Uber, for example, have their payments calculated on a...

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Cargo’s Plan To Turn Cars Into Mobile Convenience Stores
Cargo’s Plan To Turn Cars Into Mobile Convenience Stores
January 23, 2018  |  Investments

Cargo, the startup that allows ridesharing drivers to sell food and beverages inside their vehicle, just landed $5.5 million in venture capital funding. Get the...

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Rideshare Rental Startup Expands In New York And Wisconsin
Rideshare Rental Startup Expands In New York And Wisconsin
January 22, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Many, but not all, cars meet Uber and Lyft’s standards. With Uber, for example, cars must have four doors and be newer than 15 years...

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Automakers Rev Up Venture Capital Engine With 38 Investments in 2017
Automakers Rev Up Venture Capital Engine With 38 Investments in 2017
January 19, 2018  |  Investments

Automakers that want in on ridesharing, self-driving cars or innovative car financing options aren’t always developing their own technologies or starting their own ventures. Some...

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Uber Told By SoftBank To Win Back Share In US And Europe
Uber Told By SoftBank To Win Back Share In US And Europe
January 19, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Uber’s newest and largest shareholder, telecommunications firm SoftBank, wants the ridesharing app company to regain its market share in the U.S. and grow in more...

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Grab Grabs Digital Payment Startup iKaaz
Grab Grabs Digital Payment Startup iKaaz
January 18, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Grab, the Southeast Asia ridesharing company, has inked a deal to acquire iKaaz, the mobile payment startup hailing from India. Get the Full Story Complete...

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