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from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Wall Street Sours on Lyft, Price Target Cut

Lyft's stock is under pressure, with a price target cut to $15 due to winter storms, rising fuel costs, and integration challenges from Freenow.
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Alternative transportation
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Uber robotaxi rides are now available for passengers in Las Vegas

Uber and Motional's autonomous Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles will launch as optional ride choices in Las Vegas, with plans for fully driverless operation by year-end and expansion to Tokyo in 2026.
fromSlashGear
1 month ago

New Yorkers Are Ditching Uber & Lyft For Cheap, Illegal Rideshare Apps - SlashGear

New York City has hosted some of the most popular carpooling and ridesharing formats practically since the rise of the motorcar, with the famous New York Yellow Cab growing to prominence as early as the 1910s. While on the surface it seems to be almost perpetually in gridlock, the public transportation infrastructure of New York is actually one of the most robust in the world. In fact, it has one of the largest and most
New York City
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fromFortune
6 months ago

Lyft CEO David Risher says driving for the company is 'little bit like being a therapist and a bartender' | Fortune

Lyft aims to redefine customer obsession through hands-on understanding, while CEOs shift toward growth-oriented cost optimization enabled by technology.
frompatentlyo.com
6 months ago

Thanks for Your Input: Federal Circuit Ignores USPTO's 101 Framework (Again)

The Federal Circuit affirmed the PTAB determination that claims directed to vehicle identification systems for ridesharing services were unpatentable for obviousness, but reversed the Board's grant of Rideshare's motion to amend substitute claims. Judge Hughes, writing for the panel, held that the substitute claims were directed to patent-ineligible subject matter under 35 U.S.C. 101 because they merely used technology as a tool to improve user experience rather than improving computer functionality itself.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
6 months ago

Grab's $20 billion playbook for becoming a super app

Grab evolved from rideshare into Southeast Asia's largest super app offering rides, food delivery, fintech, EV and autonomous investments, valued over $20 billion.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

Rideshare drivers use apps to help them judge whether a ride is worth it. Uber and Lyft are trying to kill some of them.

Rideshare drivers use apps like Mystro and GigU to optimize their earnings by avoiding low-paying rides.
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

I've done gig work in all 50 states. Here's how I use apps like Lyft and DoorDash to support my love of travel and food.

I've been a rideshare driver for Lyft for about nine years now. I started out in Baltimore. I wanted a flexible job where I could meet different people and plan my own schedule.
Digital life
from24/7 Wall St.
9 months ago

Waymo vs. Tesla: What's the Top Ridesharing Stock?

Waymo has surpassed Lyft in key ride-share markets and completed over 10 million rides, indicating rapid scaling and increasing relevance within the industry.
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fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago
Alternative transportation

Uber has a new plan to get you to use its app more: Cheaper ride and delivery options

Uber introduces budget-friendly features to enhance user engagement and affordability for rides and grocery delivery.
fromThe Verge
10 months ago
Alternative transportation

Uber's new bus-like feature for commuters is nearly 50 percent cheaper than UberX

Uber introduces Route Share, an affordable ride option, combining ridesharing with bus-like features to enhance public transit connectivity and reduce car ownership.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
10 months ago

Uber's new bus-like feature for commuters is nearly 50 percent cheaper than UberX

Uber introduces Route Share, an affordable ride option, combining ridesharing with bus-like features to enhance public transit connectivity and reduce car ownership.
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fromNew York Post
11 months ago

Exclusive | Facebook probed over black-market groups helping illegal migrants land Uber, other jobs

Sen. Marsha Blackburn probes Facebook over black-market groups aiding illegal migrants to obtain work.
Meta faces scrutiny for allowing platforms that facilitate fraudulent activities regarding ridesharing credentials.
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