Featured in ride-hailingBYStephen EdelsteinApr 21, 2019ShareThis Ride-Sharing Company Will Ditch Private Rides on Earth Day to Reduce EmissionsShared rides have many potential benefits, but will customers accept the inconvenience? BYStephen EdelsteinApr 21, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 16, 2019ShareLyft Will Run ‘Continuous’ Criminal Background Checks on Drivers, Tighten ID RulesIn addition to passing an initial background test to get started, drivers will have their criminal records monitored daily. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 16, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 12, 2019ShareUber Officially Files IPO in New York Stock Exchange With Valuation of up to $120BRide-sharing rival Lyft went public last month with a $24 billion valuation, but the stock price has dropped considerably since launch. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 12, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 1, 2019ShareLyft Expands Driver Support ServicesThe company also hired two executives to work with drivers. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 1, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 29, 2019ShareLyft IPO Debuts Today, Value for Ride-Hailing Company With $1B Losses Set at $24BLyft reportedly exceeded investor expectations, but will likely be outdone by larger rival Uber. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 29, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 28, 2019ShareUber Expands Ride Pass Monthly Subscription Service to 20 US CitiesThe program lets Uber riders lock in lower rates for a flat monthly fee. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 28, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 16, 2019ShareUber Will Launch Its Long-Awaited Initial Public Offering in April: ReportIt will closely follow smaller rival Lyft. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 16, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 13, 2019ShareUber Settles Driver Employment Lawsuit, Will Pay $20 Million to PlaintiffsThe lawsuit focused on whether drivers should be recognized as employees. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 13, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 1, 2019ShareLyft Officially Files for $100M IPO, Beating Uber in the Race to Go PublicThe intensity in the battle of the ride-hailing giants got turned up a notch today. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 1, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinFeb 28, 2019ShareBMW and Volvo Confirm Investments in Zūm, a Kids-Only Ride-Hailing ServiceWould you put your kids in a car with a complete stranger? BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 28, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinFeb 27, 2019ShareUber and Lyft Are Giving Massive Discounts as They Race to Go PublicBut will this make them more appealing to Wall Street investors? Maybe. Maybe not. BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 27, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinFeb 20, 2019ShareLyft Is Motivating Customers to Share Rides by Offering Lower, Surge-Free FaresThe new ‘Shared Saver’ option is supposed to offer riders the lowest fare possible, and won’t be subjected to surge pricing. BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 20, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinFeb 18, 2019ShareUber Sues New York City to Overturn Cap on New Ride-Hailing VehiclesUber calls the new regulation that aims to limit the number of new drivers a ‘ban first, study later’ approach. BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 18, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinFeb 7, 2019ShareHere’s How Lyft Plans to Add ‘Thousands’ of Electric Cars to Its Freelance Driver FleetTo help reduce emissions across the board, Lyft is going to work on behalf of its drivers. BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 7, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinFeb 5, 2019ShareUber Is Now Using Speedboats to Beat Mumbai’s Terrible Traffic ProblemTalk about thinking outside the box. BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 5, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinFeb 4, 2019ShareSelf-Driving Cars Could Increase Traffic By Avoiding Parking, Study SaysIt might be cheaper for cars to drive around without passengers than it would be to park. BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 4, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinFeb 2, 2019ShareUber Is Pairing up With Regional Public Transit in Latest App UpdateThe Uber app can now tell you where to go, even if you don’t use Uber. BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 2, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJan 31, 2019ShareUber Withdraws From Barcelona Following Violent Pushback From Taxi DriversThe debate between Uber drivers and formal Taxi drivers gotten out of control in the Spanish country. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 31, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJan 30, 2019ShareLyft Will Sue New York City to Block Driver Minimum Wage LawThe law would require ride-hailing companies to pay drivers at least $17.00 an hour. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 30, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJan 15, 2019ShareUber to Charge Additional ‘Clean Air Fee’ to Help London Drivers Pay Electric CarsUber wants every car operating on its London network to be electric by 2025. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 15, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJan 15, 2019ShareAutonomous-Driving Startup Zoox Hires Ex-Intel Exec Aicha Evans as CEOThe California Public Utilities Commission granted Zoox a permit to participate in the Autonomous Vehicle Passenger Service pilot program. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 15, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJan 3, 2019ShareUber Employees’ Views of the Company Are Improving, According to Leaked SurveyIt’s an encouraging sign for the scandal-ridden ride-hailing company. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 3, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 25, 2018ShareRivals BMW, Daimler Move Ahead With Joint Mobility Service VentureThe two automakers have gotten regulatory approval to merge their car-sharing and ride-hailing projects. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 25, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 11, 2018ShareUber Reportedly Makes Confidential IPO Filing, Following Rival Lyft’s FootstepsReports claim that Uber filed at virtually the same time as its main rival. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 11, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 10, 2018ShareLance Armstrong Invested $100,000 in Uber in 2009, Netted $20 Million Years Later: ReportThe once-praised Tour de France champion invested in a venture capital firm that bought into Uber early on. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 10, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 6, 2018ShareLyft Files for Initial Public Offering, Beating Rival Uber to MarketLyft will be the first major ride-hailing company to go public. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 6, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 6, 2018ShareNew York City Votes to Establish Minimum Wage for Uber, Lyft DriversDrivers must be paid at least $17.22 an hour after expenses. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 6, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 5, 2018ShareWaymo Finally Launches Its Autonomous Ride-Hailing ServiceWaymo One only operates in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, for now. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 5, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 23, 2018ShareBMW Will Launch Its Own Ride-Hailing Service in China in DecemberThe German automaker will compete with arch-rival Mercedes-Benz. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 23, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 23, 2018ShareUber to Add More Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles After Scrutiny From Public and RegulatorsThe ride-hailing company is working with a third-party operator to better serve its customers. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 23, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018ShareUber Beats Lyft to the Punch, Rolls out Own Airline-Style Rewards Program FirstRiders earn points toward discounted trips and other perks with the company’s revived program. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018ShareLyft Debuts New Driver Features Aimed at Increasing Tips Amid Criticism for Low WagesLyft is hoping these changes will help drivers earn more money, without actually having to pay them more. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018ShareLyft Debuts New Driver Features Aimed at Increasing Tips Amid Criticism for Low WagesLyft is hoping these changes will help drivers earn more money, without actually having to pay them more. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 13, 2018ShareLyft to Roll out Airline-Like Rewards Program for Loyal Riders Including Upgrades, SavingsThe program launches in select cities this December. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 13, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 8, 2018ShareDaimler and Bosch Will Launch Autonomous Driving Pilot Program in San JosePassengers will be shuttled to designated areas of the city in the back of Mercedes-Benz S Class sedans. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 8, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 7, 2018ShareHyundai, Kia Will Provide Electric Cars to Southeast Asian Uber Rival GrabHyundai is also increasing its investment in the ride-hailing company. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 7, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 1, 2018ShareAAA and Lyft Partner to Give Rides to People Whose Cars Are out for RepairsAAA will organize Lyft rides or credits for customers who find themselves without cars. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 1, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 30, 2018ShareUber Rolls out Monthly Subscription Service, Aims at Lyft by Taking Unique ApproachUber hopes to earn customers’ favor by offering a different method for monthly ride-hailing subscriptions. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 30, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 30, 2018ShareA Researcher Rode More Than 5,000 Miles to Document the Differences Between Uber and LyftThe two companies treat their drivers differently, the researcher said. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 30, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 30, 2018ShareUber Back in UK Court Arguing That Drivers Aren’t EmployeesUber defended its practice of classifying drivers as independent contractors in a UK appeals court. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 30, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 26, 2018ShareStudy Links Uber and Lyft to Increase in U.S. Traffic DeathsBoth Uber and Lyft dispute the findings. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 26, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 25, 2018ShareGeely and Daimler Partner on Chinese Ride-Hailing Service Using Mercedes, Maybach CarsThe two automakers will take on Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 25, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 16, 2018ShareLyft Expands Monthly Subscription Program NationwideSubscribers can now get 30 rides per month for $299. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 16, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffOct 4, 2018ShareLarge Number of Uber Drivers Are Cancelling Rides If Destination Is Too FarUsers in India are experiencing a frustrating amount of cancelations on their ride requests, causing them to be late to work. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 4, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 28, 2018ShareLyft’s Second Annual Diversity Report Doesn’t Show Much ImprovementThe ride-hailing company’s workforce remains mostly white and male. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 28, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 27, 2018ShareUber Will Spend $10 Million to Reduce Traffic CongestionThe company is throwing money at a problem it helped create. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 27, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 26, 2018ShareLyft Is Offering Residents in 35 Cities Hefty Incentives to Ditch Their CarsParticipants will get credit for Lyft and other mobility services. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 26, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 26, 2018ShareUber Tasks Centralized Response Team With Monitoring Prices During DisastersA Global Security Center will be responsible for price caps and service suspensions. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 26, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 26, 2018ShareUber Drivers Lose Bid for Class-Action Lawsuit Regarding Employment StatusUber drivers can’t sue as a group to be considered employees, judges ruled. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 26, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 25, 2018ShareUber Launches 24/7 Phone Support in UK to Improve Safety, Customer ServiceThis joins a list of other recently introduced safety features from the ride-hailing company. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 25, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 24, 2018ShareJPMorgan Chase Study: Number of Uber and Lyft Drivers Increases, Earnings DecreaseUber and Lyft disagree with the findings. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 24, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffSep 20, 2018ShareBMW and Daimler Partner for Joint Mobility Company Headquartered in BerlinThe two conglomerates plan to focus on multimodal and on-demand mobility, car-sharing, ride-hailing, parking, and vehicle charging. BYMarco MargaritoffSep 20, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 18, 2018ShareLyft Reaches 1 Billion RidesIt’s a major milestone for Uber’s biggest rival. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 18, 2018ShareBYGeorge KuruvillaSep 17, 2018SharePassenger Forced to Drive Himself Home After Learning Uber Driver Was DrunkTo make matters worse, the drunk driver wasn’t even the one specified by the ride-hailing app. BYGeorge KuruvillaSep 17, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 11, 2018ShareLyft Aims for 100-Percent Renewable Energy UseThe ride-hailing company claims to be completely carbon neutral. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 11, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 10, 2018ShareHyundai Backs Ride-Finding App MigoThe app connects users to multiple transportation services. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 10, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 7, 2018ShareChina’s Didi Chuxing to Spend $20M on Customer Service Following Rider DeathDidi has been criticized for lack of response to a complaint against the driver involved in the alleged rape and murder of its passenger. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 7, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 7, 2018ShareUber Preps Its App to Handle Bike, Scooter SharingNew Mode Switch feature lets users toggle between different transportation options. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 7, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 7, 2018ShareLyft Launches Its Own Electric Scooters in DenverThe company is playing catchup to scooter-sharing startups. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 7, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 3, 2018ShareUber Beats Lawsuit Blaming Scandals for Investor LossesA judge threw out a lawsuit against Uber and ex-CEO Travis Kalanick claiming the company withheld information from investors. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 3, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinAug 29, 2018ShareDaimler Claims Massive Growth in Mobility ServicesUsage is up 64 percent over last year, the company said. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 29, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinAug 28, 2018ShareUber to Appeal Court Ruling That Drivers Should Be Considered EmployeesThe company maintains that its drivers are freelance contractors. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 28, 2018ShareBYRob StumpfAug 27, 2018ShareToyota Invests $500M in Uber Automation CollaborationNot only will Uber get cash out of the deal, but it will also have access to Toyota’s cars and tech. BYRob StumpfAug 27, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinAug 27, 2018ShareChina’s Didi Chuxing Suspends Carpooling Service After Driver Murders PassengerThe company’s general manager and vice president for customer services were immediately fired. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 27, 2018Share1234
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 21, 2019ShareThis Ride-Sharing Company Will Ditch Private Rides on Earth Day to Reduce EmissionsShared rides have many potential benefits, but will customers accept the inconvenience? BYStephen EdelsteinApr 21, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 16, 2019ShareLyft Will Run ‘Continuous’ Criminal Background Checks on Drivers, Tighten ID RulesIn addition to passing an initial background test to get started, drivers will have their criminal records monitored daily. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 16, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 12, 2019ShareUber Officially Files IPO in New York Stock Exchange With Valuation of up to $120BRide-sharing rival Lyft went public last month with a $24 billion valuation, but the stock price has dropped considerably since launch. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 12, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 1, 2019ShareLyft Expands Driver Support ServicesThe company also hired two executives to work with drivers. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 1, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 29, 2019ShareLyft IPO Debuts Today, Value for Ride-Hailing Company With $1B Losses Set at $24BLyft reportedly exceeded investor expectations, but will likely be outdone by larger rival Uber. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 29, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 28, 2019ShareUber Expands Ride Pass Monthly Subscription Service to 20 US CitiesThe program lets Uber riders lock in lower rates for a flat monthly fee. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 28, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 16, 2019ShareUber Will Launch Its Long-Awaited Initial Public Offering in April: ReportIt will closely follow smaller rival Lyft. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 16, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 13, 2019ShareUber Settles Driver Employment Lawsuit, Will Pay $20 Million to PlaintiffsThe lawsuit focused on whether drivers should be recognized as employees. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 13, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 1, 2019ShareLyft Officially Files for $100M IPO, Beating Uber in the Race to Go PublicThe intensity in the battle of the ride-hailing giants got turned up a notch today. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 1, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 28, 2019ShareBMW and Volvo Confirm Investments in Zūm, a Kids-Only Ride-Hailing ServiceWould you put your kids in a car with a complete stranger? BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 28, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 27, 2019ShareUber and Lyft Are Giving Massive Discounts as They Race to Go PublicBut will this make them more appealing to Wall Street investors? Maybe. Maybe not. BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 27, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 20, 2019ShareLyft Is Motivating Customers to Share Rides by Offering Lower, Surge-Free FaresThe new ‘Shared Saver’ option is supposed to offer riders the lowest fare possible, and won’t be subjected to surge pricing. BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 20, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 18, 2019ShareUber Sues New York City to Overturn Cap on New Ride-Hailing VehiclesUber calls the new regulation that aims to limit the number of new drivers a ‘ban first, study later’ approach. BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 18, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 7, 2019ShareHere’s How Lyft Plans to Add ‘Thousands’ of Electric Cars to Its Freelance Driver FleetTo help reduce emissions across the board, Lyft is going to work on behalf of its drivers. BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 7, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 5, 2019ShareUber Is Now Using Speedboats to Beat Mumbai’s Terrible Traffic ProblemTalk about thinking outside the box. BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 5, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 4, 2019ShareSelf-Driving Cars Could Increase Traffic By Avoiding Parking, Study SaysIt might be cheaper for cars to drive around without passengers than it would be to park. BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 4, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 2, 2019ShareUber Is Pairing up With Regional Public Transit in Latest App UpdateThe Uber app can now tell you where to go, even if you don’t use Uber. BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 2, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJan 31, 2019ShareUber Withdraws From Barcelona Following Violent Pushback From Taxi DriversThe debate between Uber drivers and formal Taxi drivers gotten out of control in the Spanish country. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 31, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJan 30, 2019ShareLyft Will Sue New York City to Block Driver Minimum Wage LawThe law would require ride-hailing companies to pay drivers at least $17.00 an hour. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 30, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJan 15, 2019ShareUber to Charge Additional ‘Clean Air Fee’ to Help London Drivers Pay Electric CarsUber wants every car operating on its London network to be electric by 2025. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 15, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJan 15, 2019ShareAutonomous-Driving Startup Zoox Hires Ex-Intel Exec Aicha Evans as CEOThe California Public Utilities Commission granted Zoox a permit to participate in the Autonomous Vehicle Passenger Service pilot program. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 15, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJan 3, 2019ShareUber Employees’ Views of the Company Are Improving, According to Leaked SurveyIt’s an encouraging sign for the scandal-ridden ride-hailing company. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 3, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 25, 2018ShareRivals BMW, Daimler Move Ahead With Joint Mobility Service VentureThe two automakers have gotten regulatory approval to merge their car-sharing and ride-hailing projects. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 25, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 11, 2018ShareUber Reportedly Makes Confidential IPO Filing, Following Rival Lyft’s FootstepsReports claim that Uber filed at virtually the same time as its main rival. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 11, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 10, 2018ShareLance Armstrong Invested $100,000 in Uber in 2009, Netted $20 Million Years Later: ReportThe once-praised Tour de France champion invested in a venture capital firm that bought into Uber early on. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 10, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 6, 2018ShareLyft Files for Initial Public Offering, Beating Rival Uber to MarketLyft will be the first major ride-hailing company to go public. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 6, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 6, 2018ShareNew York City Votes to Establish Minimum Wage for Uber, Lyft DriversDrivers must be paid at least $17.22 an hour after expenses. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 6, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 5, 2018ShareWaymo Finally Launches Its Autonomous Ride-Hailing ServiceWaymo One only operates in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, for now. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 5, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 23, 2018ShareBMW Will Launch Its Own Ride-Hailing Service in China in DecemberThe German automaker will compete with arch-rival Mercedes-Benz. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 23, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 23, 2018ShareUber to Add More Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles After Scrutiny From Public and RegulatorsThe ride-hailing company is working with a third-party operator to better serve its customers. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 23, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018ShareUber Beats Lyft to the Punch, Rolls out Own Airline-Style Rewards Program FirstRiders earn points toward discounted trips and other perks with the company’s revived program. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018ShareLyft Debuts New Driver Features Aimed at Increasing Tips Amid Criticism for Low WagesLyft is hoping these changes will help drivers earn more money, without actually having to pay them more. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018ShareLyft Debuts New Driver Features Aimed at Increasing Tips Amid Criticism for Low WagesLyft is hoping these changes will help drivers earn more money, without actually having to pay them more. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 15, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 13, 2018ShareLyft to Roll out Airline-Like Rewards Program for Loyal Riders Including Upgrades, SavingsThe program launches in select cities this December. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 13, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 8, 2018ShareDaimler and Bosch Will Launch Autonomous Driving Pilot Program in San JosePassengers will be shuttled to designated areas of the city in the back of Mercedes-Benz S Class sedans. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 8, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 7, 2018ShareHyundai, Kia Will Provide Electric Cars to Southeast Asian Uber Rival GrabHyundai is also increasing its investment in the ride-hailing company. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 7, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 1, 2018ShareAAA and Lyft Partner to Give Rides to People Whose Cars Are out for RepairsAAA will organize Lyft rides or credits for customers who find themselves without cars. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 1, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 30, 2018ShareUber Rolls out Monthly Subscription Service, Aims at Lyft by Taking Unique ApproachUber hopes to earn customers’ favor by offering a different method for monthly ride-hailing subscriptions. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 30, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 30, 2018ShareA Researcher Rode More Than 5,000 Miles to Document the Differences Between Uber and LyftThe two companies treat their drivers differently, the researcher said. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 30, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 30, 2018ShareUber Back in UK Court Arguing That Drivers Aren’t EmployeesUber defended its practice of classifying drivers as independent contractors in a UK appeals court. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 30, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 26, 2018ShareStudy Links Uber and Lyft to Increase in U.S. Traffic DeathsBoth Uber and Lyft dispute the findings. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 26, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 25, 2018ShareGeely and Daimler Partner on Chinese Ride-Hailing Service Using Mercedes, Maybach CarsThe two automakers will take on Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 25, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 16, 2018ShareLyft Expands Monthly Subscription Program NationwideSubscribers can now get 30 rides per month for $299. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 16, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffOct 4, 2018ShareLarge Number of Uber Drivers Are Cancelling Rides If Destination Is Too FarUsers in India are experiencing a frustrating amount of cancelations on their ride requests, causing them to be late to work. BYMarco MargaritoffOct 4, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 28, 2018ShareLyft’s Second Annual Diversity Report Doesn’t Show Much ImprovementThe ride-hailing company’s workforce remains mostly white and male. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 28, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 27, 2018ShareUber Will Spend $10 Million to Reduce Traffic CongestionThe company is throwing money at a problem it helped create. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 27, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 26, 2018ShareLyft Is Offering Residents in 35 Cities Hefty Incentives to Ditch Their CarsParticipants will get credit for Lyft and other mobility services. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 26, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 26, 2018ShareUber Tasks Centralized Response Team With Monitoring Prices During DisastersA Global Security Center will be responsible for price caps and service suspensions. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 26, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 26, 2018ShareUber Drivers Lose Bid for Class-Action Lawsuit Regarding Employment StatusUber drivers can’t sue as a group to be considered employees, judges ruled. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 26, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 25, 2018ShareUber Launches 24/7 Phone Support in UK to Improve Safety, Customer ServiceThis joins a list of other recently introduced safety features from the ride-hailing company. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 25, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 24, 2018ShareJPMorgan Chase Study: Number of Uber and Lyft Drivers Increases, Earnings DecreaseUber and Lyft disagree with the findings. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 24, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffSep 20, 2018ShareBMW and Daimler Partner for Joint Mobility Company Headquartered in BerlinThe two conglomerates plan to focus on multimodal and on-demand mobility, car-sharing, ride-hailing, parking, and vehicle charging. BYMarco MargaritoffSep 20, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 18, 2018ShareLyft Reaches 1 Billion RidesIt’s a major milestone for Uber’s biggest rival. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 18, 2018Share
BYGeorge KuruvillaSep 17, 2018SharePassenger Forced to Drive Himself Home After Learning Uber Driver Was DrunkTo make matters worse, the drunk driver wasn’t even the one specified by the ride-hailing app. BYGeorge KuruvillaSep 17, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 11, 2018ShareLyft Aims for 100-Percent Renewable Energy UseThe ride-hailing company claims to be completely carbon neutral. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 11, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 10, 2018ShareHyundai Backs Ride-Finding App MigoThe app connects users to multiple transportation services. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 10, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 7, 2018ShareChina’s Didi Chuxing to Spend $20M on Customer Service Following Rider DeathDidi has been criticized for lack of response to a complaint against the driver involved in the alleged rape and murder of its passenger. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 7, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 7, 2018ShareUber Preps Its App to Handle Bike, Scooter SharingNew Mode Switch feature lets users toggle between different transportation options. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 7, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 7, 2018ShareLyft Launches Its Own Electric Scooters in DenverThe company is playing catchup to scooter-sharing startups. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 7, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 3, 2018ShareUber Beats Lawsuit Blaming Scandals for Investor LossesA judge threw out a lawsuit against Uber and ex-CEO Travis Kalanick claiming the company withheld information from investors. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 3, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinAug 29, 2018ShareDaimler Claims Massive Growth in Mobility ServicesUsage is up 64 percent over last year, the company said. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 29, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinAug 28, 2018ShareUber to Appeal Court Ruling That Drivers Should Be Considered EmployeesThe company maintains that its drivers are freelance contractors. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 28, 2018Share
BYRob StumpfAug 27, 2018ShareToyota Invests $500M in Uber Automation CollaborationNot only will Uber get cash out of the deal, but it will also have access to Toyota’s cars and tech. BYRob StumpfAug 27, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinAug 27, 2018ShareChina’s Didi Chuxing Suspends Carpooling Service After Driver Murders PassengerThe company’s general manager and vice president for customer services were immediately fired. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 27, 2018Share