Sharing Economy
News and Articles About Sharing Economy
Inspiration ![Stephen J. Bronner]()
This Accidental Entrepreneur Is Tackling the Problem of Loneliness
Los Angeles's first 'People Walker' earns $7 a mile making small talk.
Sharing Economy ![Tx Zhuo]()
Need a Solid Startup Strategy? Try On-Demand Talent
Tap into the sharing economy for talent you couldn't otherwise afford. But make sure to approach this decentralized workforce correctly.
Sharing Economy ![Lydia Belanger]()
You'd Be Surprised Who Most Sharing and On-Demand 'Super Users' Are
In a recent survey, Pew Research Center determined who used services such as Uber, Craigslist and Airbnb most frequently.
Safety ![Nina Zipkin]()
The Ridesharing Safety Issue You're Not Thinking About
A recent study from ConsumerAffairs looks at the safety of Uber, Lyft and taxi cars in cities around the U.S.
Millennials
How Millennials Are Defining the Sharing Economy
Sharing is caring, as long as you're practical about it.
Uber ![Lydia Belanger]()
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.
General Motors
GM Expands Car-Sharing Service to Boston, Chicago, Washington
The service launched almost four months ago.
Independent Contractors ![Catherine Clifford]()
The Rise of the 6-Figure Freelancer
There will be almost 4 million independent contract workers in the U.S. by 2020, according to research from MBO Partners.
Sharing Economy ![Catherine Clifford]()
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.
Uber
Uber Gets Slapped With Record $11.4 million Fine in Pennsylvania
Uber spokesman Jason Post said the San Francisco-based company was 'shocked' by the fine, which is more than 45 times higher than the $250,000 that Lyft paid in a similar case.
Sharing Economy ![Tx Zhuo]()
Expand Your Focus Beyond Millennials for Sharing Economy Success
Money-starved millennials are the star consumers of the sharing economy today. But what happens once they have money of their own?
Sharing Economy
Steve Case Says Uber, Lyft Effect on Economy Show Work 'Innovation'
The AOL cofounder explains what's coming in the third wave of the internet.
Closing a Business ![Kia Kokalitcheva]()
'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.
