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eScooter Startup Lime Exits 12 Markets, Fires 14 Pct. Of Staff

eScooter Startup Lime Exits 12 Markets, Fires 14 Pct. Of Staff
eScooter Startup Lime Exits 12 Markets, Fires 14 Pct. Of Staff
January 10, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Lime is striving to reach profitability in 2020 and is laying off about 14 percent of its workforce — roughly 100 people — and ceasing...

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Cubic Teams With Moovit For Public Transit Mobile Experiences
Cubic Teams With Moovit For Public Transit Mobile Experiences
January 09, 2020  |  Partnerships

To co-develop next-generation mobile solutions for public transit agencies, Cubic Transportation Systems and Moovit have inked a definitive agreement. The partnership will see the integration...

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Can Faster Shared Bikes Change US Commutes?
Can Faster Shared Bikes Change US Commutes?
December 31, 2019  |  Ridesharing

For some people, it can seem almost utopian: The sight of countless commuters using bikes in certain European cities, and not just for recreation or...

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Lime Announces eScooter, Bike Subscriptions
Lime Announces eScooter, Bike Subscriptions
December 17, 2019  |  Mobile Commerce

To let everyday scooter users and commuters gain the most from their micro-mobility, Lime has announced the rollout of a new subscription offering. LimePass will...

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Paris Strikes Drive 30 Pct Drop In Sales For Paris Retailers
Paris Strikes Drive 30 Pct Drop In Sales For Paris Retailers
December 16, 2019  |  Economy

Current strikes in France over a potential pension overhaul have adversely affected retail sales during the holiday season, according to a report by Bloomberg.  Get...

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Mastercard Offers Holiday Refunds For Tap-and-Go Customers In NYC
Mastercard Offers Holiday Refunds For Tap-and-Go Customers In NYC
December 10, 2019  |  Mastercard

Mastercard is running two transportation-friendly holiday season options for cardholders using tap-and-go payment in New York City, the company announced in a release.  Get the...

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How Truckers Keep On Transacting
How Truckers Keep On Transacting
December 09, 2019  |  Real-Time Payments

America’s 3.5 million truckers face serious delays when they can’t easily pay for fuel and cargo-unloading services. Carrying cash isn’t always safe, and payments acceptance...

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Apple Rolls Out Express Transit Payments For London Commuters
Apple Rolls Out Express Transit Payments For London Commuters
December 02, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

Transport for London (TfL) riders who use Apple Pay now have access to a new tool that will enable them to bypass facial or fingerprint...

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