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Meet the Secretive Startup Trying to Steal Uber’s Top Drivers
'Juno drivers are basically the best drivers that Uber and Lyft have,' CEO claims.
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What This On-Demand Startup CEO Thinks the Sector Should Really Be Called
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For 100 Years, General Motors Was All About Cars. Now, It’s All About People.
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Uber and Lyft Will Collaborate With Public Transportation So You Don’t Have to Own a Car
Ridesourcing companies are planning to be an extension of your local subway and bus route.
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Alcohol Drives Use of Uber and Lyft
Meanwhile, the ridesourcing technology platforms are the least used sort of shared mobility transportation on weekdays.
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Transportation ‘Supersharers’ Are Also Supersavers
These individuals use an ecosystem of buses, trains, Uber, Lyft, bikesharing and Zipcar to get where they need to go.
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With New Partnership, GM to Offer Cheap Car Rentals to Lyft Drivers
The service will first rollout in Chicago.
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Ridesharing Services Are Chipping Away at Mass Transit for Some Americans, But Safety Remains Big Concern (Infographic)
A national poll shows that most Americans would be in favor of fingerprint background checks for drivers.
By Carly Okyle
Business Operations & Logistics
The Sharing Economy Is Absolutely Blowing Up in China
Its value is estimated to be almost $300 billion, according to data recently released by a government agency.
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Is the Sharing Economy High Over?
A slate of startup closures could signal that the hangover has finally arrived.
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Carpooling Startup Tripda Runs Out of Gas, to Shut Down
The transportation technology company says that its 'operating costs became too high.'
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Uber Decals and Lyft Mustaches Are Hot Items on eBay
One of the original pink fur Lyft mustaches sold for $80.
By Biz Carson
Tech
Why Uber Makes Us Uneasy
Violence and robberies occur in cabs, too, but the personal aspect of the sharing economy makes these occurrences even more unsettling when Uber drivers are involved.
By Laura Entis
Online Presence
Facebook May Have a Ridesharing Service in the Works
A just-published patent outlines a system that would allow users to carpool to events.
By Geoff Weiss
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Uber Could Bring You a Car Full of Puppies Next Week
Our tails are already wagging with excitement.
By Carly Okyle
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Uber Plans to Fight $1.3 Million Fine in France
The ridesharing giant was found by a Paris court to havemade 'ambiguous' recommendations to its drivers.
By David Meyer
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San Francisco’s Largest Yellow Cab Company Files for Bankruptcy Protection
The company's president blamed competition from ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft, among other factors.
By Laura Entis
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5 Reasons You Should Join the Sharing Economy Revolution
At least 17 startups in the sharing economy have valuations of a billion dollars or more, and the sector is poised for enormous growth.
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London Cabbies Crowdfund to Fight Uber
Traditional taxi drivers say they are unable to compete on a level playing field with the ridesharing giant.
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GM Buys Sidecar’s Assets as It Preps Its Own Ride-Hailing Service
Sidecar closed shop at the end of December after a multi-year fight to stay in the race against rivals Uber and Lyft and their ever-growing war chests and market shares.
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Uber Is Piloting an On-Demand Helicopter Service
The ridesharing giant has inked a deal with Airbus Group to test on-demand helicopter rides at the Sundance Film Festival this week.
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Uber Drives Into China’s Tourism Industry With New Partnership
The ridesharing giant just snagged an investment from HNA Group, the Chinese aviation and shipping conglomerate.
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The Sharing Economy Is More than a Buzzword. It’s Changing How We Live.
One in five adults have worked in the sharing economy, while two in five have used it, according to new report.
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General Motors Partners With Lyft to Develop Network of Self-Driving Cars
The San Francisco-based Uber competitor announces a new $1 billion funding round that values it at $5.5 billion.
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Uber Competitor Sidecar Is Shutting Down
The ride-hailing and delivery company has long struggled to keep up with rival Uber and Lyft.
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Transportation Tech War of the World: Uber Gets Another $2.1 Billion and Lyft Partners Up to Take Over Southeast Asia and India
Uber is still the biggest player in the space but Lyft is hustling hard.
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Uber Lights Up Drivers’ Windshields to Help Customers Find Their Rides
Rolling out in Seattle this month, the visual cue offers a basic but brilliant way to find an Uber.
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5 Ways to Cut Business Travel Costs
Travel is often a business necessity but there is no need to pay full fare.
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Only 1 of the 6 Best Apps for Black Car Services Is Uber
There is a lively competition in livery services, much to the benefit of busy customers in a hurry.