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 Riders Use Service More In 2017 Than In The Past
Uber Riders Use Service More In 2017 Than In The Past
March 23, 2017  |  Retail

Embattled Uber, although embroiled in a scandal over sexual harassment claims and the resignation of two executives, is still doing brisk business providing people in the...

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In Crisis, Uber Holds Press Conference Call
In Crisis, Uber Holds Press Conference Call
March 22, 2017  |  Ridesharing

On Tuesday (March 21), the ridesharing startup held a press conference with reporters to help address much of the negative press the company has experienced....

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Can Bill Gurley Reign In A Rowdy Uber?
Can Bill Gurley Reign In A Rowdy Uber?
March 20, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Though considered a rare figure, Bill Gurley, who heads a venture capital firm that has a 20 percent stake in Uber, may be just what...

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Uber Report Shows Self-Driving Cars Still Need Significant Work
Uber Report Shows Self-Driving Cars Still Need Significant Work
March 20, 2017  |  Ridesharing

While Uber has made some progress in developing its self-driving cars, there is still significant work to be done, according to a company report obtained...

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Weekend Riders Are Ditching The Subway For Uber
Weekend Riders Are Ditching The Subway For Uber
February 27, 2017  |  Ridesharing

For most New Yorkers, the subway is an everyday part of life and their main form of transportation. While that holds true for the workweek,...

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NYC Regulator Tells Uber To Share — Data
NYC Regulator Tells Uber To Share — Data
February 06, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Fortune reported that a sea change may be coming to the ridesharing industry, with NYC at the epicenter of the first wave. The city’s Taxi and...

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Uber Wants Court To Confirm Arbitrator’s Ruling
Uber Wants Court To Confirm Arbitrator’s Ruling
January 24, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Uber is calling on a judge in California to uphold a ruling from an arbitrator that denied a driver’s attempt to be treated as an...

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Uber Shares Data On Four Cities, More To Come
Uber Shares Data On Four Cities, More To Come
January 10, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Uber has turned over a treasure trove of data on transportation over the weekend, which may help officials reduce traffic during commutes and improve the...

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New York City Wants Uber Drivers’ Pickup And Dropoff Data
New York City Wants Uber Drivers’ Pickup And Dropoff Data
January 06, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Uber is gearing up for a fight with New York City, which wants the ride-hailing app to share information with the city about where drivers...

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