March 07, 2023
Uber Offers Drivers a Chance to Earn Through ‘Shop and...
Uber Eats is giving its delivery drivers a chance to moonlight as personal shoppers. The ride-hailing/delivery giant has launched “Shop and Pay,” which gives delivery drivers the option to receive...
March 01, 2023
Is B2B the Logical Next Step for Instacart and Aggregators?
For Instacart specifically, and for the aggregators generally, the move into B2B is a natural one. Think of it this way: It’s not a stretch to go from delivering groceries,...
February 23, 2023
Ant Group Profit Falls 83% After China Tech Crackdown
China’s Ant Group’s quarterly profits plummeted following a long-term crackdown on the country’s tech sector. The FinTech contributed $145 million to its affiliate Alibaba’s earnings, according to a Thursday (Feb....
February 23, 2023
Grab Sees Super App Synergies as Deliveries and Payments Services...
For Grab, cross-platform pollination is in evidence as more users use more services more often. The company, which has its roots in ride-hailing and now operates in eight countries across...
February 22, 2023
Planet42 Raises $100M to Expand Rent-to-Own Car Fleet
Rent-to-own car startup Planet42 hopes to add to its fleet after raising $100 million. The South African company also hopes to use the capital to reach its goal of providing...
February 20, 2023
inDrive Global Mobility Platform Raises $150M to Challenge Uber
Global mobility and urban services platform inDrive has raised $150 million for its continued expansion. The firm, which was formerly known as inDriver, said in a Monday (Feb. 20) press...
February 20, 2023
Key Lessons from the Rise of Antitrust Enforcement in South-East...
By Elsa Chen, Scott Clements & Daren Shiau1 I. Antitrust Laws in South-East Asia The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or “ASEAN,” comprises ten Member States: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia,...
February 13, 2023
CE 100 Index Sinks as Affirm Leads Payment Names Down...
The CE 100 Index slipped in a week dominated by earnings, retracing gains made earlier in the month. The Index was down 4.5% overall, yet still has made a strong...
February 10, 2023
Lyft Stock Decline Draws Sharp Contrast to Uber’s Broader Platform...
The Uber versus Lyft battle illuminates a stark reality as the pandemic recedes: The broader the platform — the more opportunity for users (and drivers) to pivot between activities without...