Uber is testing a monthly subscription pass that would allow access to rides, scooters, bikes and food, according to a report. The pass, which costs $24.99 per month, offers a fixed discount on rides, free Uber Eats delivery and free rides on JUMP bikes and...
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing has announced it has plans to relaunch its Hitch carpooling service with added safety features. The company had pledged in 2018 that it would prioritize safety over growth after suspending the service following the murder of a female passenger, according...
The Santa Monica-based eScooter rental service Bird is planning a new hub in Paris that will serve as the company’s “second European home.” The company plans to hire 1,000 people over two years to help spur the growth of its scooter service across the European...
Uber has introduced a higher-tier feature called Uber Comfort that allows drivers to set preferences for conversation and climate control, according to a report. It also offers more leg room and higher-rated drivers. The feature will cost 20 to 40 percent more than a regular...
Uber is rolling out more ways to get around with expanded train and bus tickets for its customers in Denver, Colorado. The ridesharing leader has its sights set on becoming the smartphone app everyone looks to for a lift—no matter the mode of transportation. “For...
In a move that would take on Uber in one of its largest markets outside of the Americas, Ola is gearing up to go up against the ride-hailing company in London. The firm has been granted a license to operate in the British capital, CNN...
Uber is teaming up with Mastercard and financial institution BBVA to offer a debit card to drivers in Mexico, according to a report by Reuters. The company wants to promote banking in what is mostly a cash country. “Uber supports the extension of financial services...
Indian ride-hailing startup Ola, which is backed by SoftBank Group, is planning to build a technology center in Silicon Valley — right near rival Uber. Bloomberg reported that Ola will hire more than 150 engineers for the tech center, which will focus on research into...
London calling. Much has been made in recent weeks about the rise of ride-hailing, and about the fact that red ink dominates the major players’ bottom lines (that would be Uber and Lyft). And both firms have made mention, on earnings calls and beyond, that...
