transportation

Uber to Add Boat Options in European Tourist Destinations
Uber to Add Boat Options in European Tourist Destinations
July 02, 2024  |  Ridesharing

At a growing number of tourist destinations in Europe, getting an Uber may mean hopping onboard a boat. The ride-hailing firm is rolling out several...

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Uber Invites Consumers to Give up Car, Try Alternative Transportation
Uber Invites Consumers to Give up Car, Try Alternative Transportation
June 27, 2024  |  Ridesharing

Uber is inviting consumers to give up their personal car for five weeks and adopt a “car-light lifestyle.” The ride-hailing company will select up to...

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Southwest Expects Lower Pricing Power as Airlines Add Capacity
Southwest Expects Lower Pricing Power as Airlines Add Capacity
June 26, 2024  |  Transportation

Southwest Airlines is experiencing reduced pricing power because airlines have added flights and seats. The company said in a Wednesday (June 26) filing with the...

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Women Who Lack Transportation Are 17% Less Likely to Get Medical Care
Women Who Lack Transportation Are 17% Less Likely to Get Medical Care
June 25, 2024  |  Healthcare

When it comes to getting an accurate reading on your health, nothing can replace an in-person meeting with a healthcare professional. However, 10% of U.S....

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The Clearing House Says Instant Payments Build Better Business Balance Sheets
The Clearing House Says Instant Payments Build Better Business Balance Sheets
June 20, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. That’s why many of the most exciting innovations within payments are aimed at helping businesses build better...

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Small Business Fleets Like Sending Instant Payments
Small Business Fleets Like Sending Instant Payments
June 14, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the transportation sector use instant payments more widely than other payment options. PYMNTS Intelligence finds that in the last...

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Court Rejects Uber’s Challenge to California Gig Worker Law
Court Rejects Uber’s Challenge to California Gig Worker Law
June 10, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Uber said Monday (June 10) that a U.S. appeals court decision rejecting the company’s challenge to a California law that could force it to treat...

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Transport Companies Plot Paths to Initial Public Offerings
Transport Companies Plot Paths to Initial Public Offerings
June 04, 2024  |  IPO

Transportation and logistics firms are reportedly working to overcome a roadblock to initial public offerings (IPOs). These companies are considering IPOs after a stretch of...

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93% of Truck Drivers Want Instant Payments
93% of Truck Drivers Want Instant Payments
May 15, 2024  |  Faster Payments

Truck drivers help keep the supply chain functioning, but the turnover rate is high in the industry — a reality that can have ripple effects...

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