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

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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Egyptian Antitrust Reg Conditionally Approves Uber’s Careem Buy
Egyptian Antitrust Reg Conditionally Approves Uber’s Careem Buy
December 29, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Careem, an Egyptian domestic rival to U.S.-based Uber, is set to be acquired by their global competition giant. Regulators approved the $3.1 billion deal after...

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LA Could Require Rideshares To Use Electric Vehicles
LA Could Require Rideshares To Use Electric Vehicles
December 27, 2019  |  Ridesharing

As Los Angeles aims to get additional electric vehicles on the roads and reduce emissions, the city is thinking about making rideshare platforms like Lyft...

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Uber Ex-CEO Kalanick Now Owns Less Than 10 Pct Of Ride-Hailing Giant
Uber Ex-CEO Kalanick Now Owns Less Than 10 Pct Of Ride-Hailing Giant
December 22, 2019  |  Investments

Uber co-founder and former CEO Travis Kalanick is exiting his stake in the popular ridesharing company. After months of selling off shares systematically, he is...

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Colombia Blocks Uber From Using Its Ride-Hailing App
Colombia Blocks Uber From Using Its Ride-Hailing App
December 22, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber was ordered last Friday by a Colombian judge to stop securing business in their country via its popular ride-hailing app, according to a report...

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Germany Ousts Uber Over License Issue
Germany Ousts Uber Over License Issue
December 19, 2019  |  Ridesharing

A German court on Thursday (Dec. 19) banished Uber from running its ride-hailing service in Germany because the company doesn’t have the right licensing, Reuters...

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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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Uber Says European Bike, Scooter Adoption Has Surpassed US
Uber Says European Bike, Scooter Adoption Has Surpassed US
December 16, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber is planning to ring in 2020 with increased investment in electric bikes and scooters, with an emphasis on Europe, CNBC reported on Monday (Dec....

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How Younger Generations Impact Travel Marketplaces, Payments
How Younger Generations Impact Travel Marketplaces, Payments
December 13, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

Travel was the original impetus behind the sharing economy, with platforms like Airbnb opening up private houses for vacation rentals and Uber catering to those...

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