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

China’s Didi Closes First Day At $14.20 After Opening Above $16
China’s Didi Closes First Day At $14.20 After Opening Above $16
June 30, 2021  |  IPO

Didi Global, a Chinese ridesharing firm, started trading at $16.65 per share on Wednesday (June 30) in its introduction to the markets. Didi had priced...

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China Scrutiny Casts Pall Over DiDi IPO
China Scrutiny Casts Pall Over DiDi IPO
June 25, 2021  |  IPO

Earlier this week, we reported that DiDi, the ride-hailing giant from China, is hoping to hit a target of more than $60 billion — even...

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Bird Expands Its eBike Fleet, Launches Smart Vehicle
Bird Expands Its eBike Fleet, Launches Smart Vehicle
June 23, 2021  |  Ridesharing

Electric transportation startup Bird has added shared eBikes to its fleet of vehicles along with the launch of Bird Bike, a shared smart vehicle, the...

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Today In Payments: Wise Plans Direct Listing On LSE; Ant Could Go Public By Year-End
Today In Payments: Wise Plans Direct Listing On LSE; Ant Could Go Public By Year-End
June 17, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, Wise plans to go public in London via direct listing, and Ant Group could go public at a slashed valuation. Plus,...

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China Probes Ride-Hailing Giant Didi Ahead Of IPO
China Probes Ride-Hailing Giant Didi Ahead Of IPO
June 17, 2021  |  IPO

Regulators in China have launched an antitrust probe into the ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing just as it prepares for what could be the largest American...

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New Report: Digital Identity Verification Keeps Ridesharing Customers, Drivers Safe
New Report: Digital Identity Verification Keeps Ridesharing Customers, Drivers Safe
June 17, 2021  |  Identity

The global sharing economy has continued its path to growth, with one study finding more than 86 million United States consumers alone are now using...

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Didi IPO Filing Shows Rebound From Pandemic Lows, Mobility Market Potential 
Didi IPO Filing Shows Rebound From Pandemic Lows, Mobility Market Potential 
June 11, 2021  |  IPO

The parade of listings from platform companies, and digital disruptors aiming and streamlining everyday activities, continues. To that end, Didi Chuxing Technology Co. filed its...

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Uber UK Ride-Hailing Numbers Bounce Back Faster Than Expected
Uber UK Ride-Hailing Numbers Bounce Back Faster Than Expected
June 07, 2021  |  Ridesharing

Uber in the U.K. is back in the driver’s seat as more people head out of their homes as COVID lockdown restrictions ease. Numbers returned...

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Uber’s Signing Bonuses, Better Pay Lure Drivers Back On The Road
Uber’s Signing Bonuses, Better Pay Lure Drivers Back On The Road
June 01, 2021  |  Gig Economy

When the pandemic hit, Uber drivers struggled as their business and tourism customers dropped and fears of COVID-19 grew. Now, with vaccination rates rising, Uber...

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