transportation

The Matchmaker Is In: Blacklane, A Platform That Fills Empty Limos
The Matchmaker Is In: Blacklane, A Platform That Fills Empty Limos
February 28, 2018  |  Matchmakers

Black cars, airports and business travelers. A mobile app to bring drivers and passengers together worldwide in 50 countries, 250 cities and 500 airports. Uber,...

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Prices Are Going Up To Cover Shipping Costs
Prices Are Going Up To Cover Shipping Costs
February 27, 2018  |  Retail

Shipping — by road, sea, air or rail — is becoming more costly as operators across shipping routes push for higher margins. That push has left...

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NEW STUDY: What Corporate Treasurers Want From Faster Payments
NEW STUDY: What Corporate Treasurers Want From Faster Payments
February 06, 2018  |  Faster Payments

  From employers who use the service for direct-deposit payments to landlords and utility companies that use it to collect rent or monthly bills, same-day...

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Revving The Engine For Digital Licenses
Revving The Engine For Digital Licenses
January 25, 2018  |  Innovation

There’s a road — literally — from analog to digital. Think stamped metal translated into bits and bytes, helping to transform a part of the auto industry...

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Lyft Gave 375M Rides In 2017; Expands Concierge Service
Lyft Gave 375M Rides In 2017; Expands Concierge Service
January 17, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Lyft, the ride-hailing startup that is competing against Uber, announced Tuesday (Jan. 16) that it is expanding its Lyft Concierge service, which it rolled out...

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Visa Eyes Transit Operators With New Business Unit
Visa Eyes Transit Operators With New Business Unit
November 14, 2017  |  VISA

In an effort to get more travelers to use a debit, credit or prepaid card when commuting, Visa announced news of the launch of its...

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Daimler Expands Ridesharing With Carpooling App Acquisition
Daimler Expands Ridesharing With Carpooling App Acquisition
September 29, 2017  |  Ridesharing

In recent ridesharing news, German carmaker Daimler, owner of Mercedes-Benz and other brands, has recently announced its acquisition of Germany-based ridesharing company Flinc. Though the...

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The Gig Economy — A Labor Day Tribute
The Gig Economy — A Labor Day Tribute
September 04, 2017  |  Gig Economy

Today is Labor Day, a holiday we’ve been celebrating to honor the hard work and productivity of the American worker since 1894. The history of the holiday is...

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