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China's Didi Chuxing Raises $7 Billion in New Funding
The funding round valued the company at more than $25 billion.
Uber, Lyft Set to Defend Driver Settlements in Court
The ride-hailing companies are seeking to resolve lawsuits by drivers who contend they should be deemed employees and therefore entitled to reimbursement for expenses, including gasoline and vehicle maintenance.
Never Fear, Uber Is Here! Crime and Fatal Accident Rates Fall Since Company Launch.
Researchers have correlated the rise of ridesharing services with a decline in fatal crashes and disorderly conduct on the roads.
Automakers and Tech Companies Decide to Make Deals, Not War
Companies such as Ford and Toyota now recognize they may turn ride-hailing services and car sharing companies into steady customers for all sorts of vehicles.
BMW Invests in California-Based Carpooling App Scoop
BMW's move is the latest in a flurry of investments by automakers in technology industry startups that appear to be aimed at convincing consumers to do without owning their own cars, or driving vehicles as often.
Toyota and Uber Latest to Join Forces in Ride-Sharing Rush
There has been a wave of high-profile partnerships between carmakers and ride-sharing services.
GM Expands Car-Sharing Service to Boston, Chicago, Washington
The service launched almost four months ago.
Uber, Lyft Spend Big, Lose Big in Texas Vote on Driver Fingerprinting
The two companies spent more than $8 million to repeal a city ordinance, but voters said by a margin of 56 to 44 percent they wanted the fingerprint checks to stay.
Secrets to Being Both an Executive and a Mom
Kira Wampler is the new chief marketing officer of the San Francisco ridesharing company Lyft. She is also a mother of two. Here's how she manages both roles.
Sharing Economy Showdown: The Airbnbs of the World Will Be Bigger Than the Ubers by 2019, Report Says
Juniper Research compares the growth of two segments of the exploding sharing economy.
Lyft's First National TV Ad Makes a Statement About Ridesharing. It Also Reminds Us TV Still Matters.
The commercial makes commuting look like Dante's 10th circle of Hell, replete with a wandering giraffe and zebra.
Business Traverlers' Appetite for Uber And Lyft Continues to Grow
Two years ago, ride-hailing made up eight percent of business transportation.
This Promising Uber Rival Just Raised $120 Million
Cabify is based in Spain but big in Latin America.
'Uber For Kids' Is Shutting Down After Failing to Get More Funding
The company, founded in 2014, said on Thursday that would cease operations this week after failing to raise more funding to support itself.
Ride Sharing Apps Welcome Odd-Even Scheme
Startups like Rapido and Ride360 prepare as demands will increase