FreeNow, which aggregates taxis and private car services, is being bought by Lyft for about $198 million. FreeNow, which aggregates taxis and private car services, is being bought by Lyft for about $198 million. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has… Continue reading Lyft gets a toehold in Europe with FreeNow acquisition
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Lyft to buy taxi app FREENOW for $197M to enter Europe
Ride-hailing giant Lyft said it has agreed to acquire FREENOW, a German multi-mobility app with ride-hail at its core, from BMW and Mercedes-Benz Mobility for about $197 million in cash. The acquisition opens up the European market to Lyft for the first time. The company has only operated in the U.S. and Canada since it… Continue reading Lyft to buy taxi app FREENOW for $197M to enter Europe
German Handelsblatt: Driving service provider: BMW and Mercedes Sell Taxi-App Freenow to Lyft010864
The purchase of Freenow is Lyft’s largest outside of Europe. The US driving agent promises a significant increase in annual gross book bookings. Go to source
Lyft buys European taxi app FreeNow in €175mn deal
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Lime’s scooter and ebike batteries will be recycled by Redwood Materials
Shared micromobility company Lime has reached an agreement to send batteries used in its scooters and e-bikes to Redwood Materials, which will extract and recycle critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper. The agreement announced Monday makes Redwood Materials the exclusive battery recycling partner for Lime’s shared scooters and e-bikes located in cities… Continue reading Lime’s scooter and ebike batteries will be recycled by Redwood Materials
Criteo Announces Changes to its Board of Directors
Independent Director and Microsoft Veteran Frederik van der Kooi Named Chair of the Board Stefanie Jay, Former Senior Leader at eBay and Walmart, Nominated for Election to Board NEW YORK, April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Criteo S.A. (NASDAQ: CRTO) (the “Company” or “Criteo”), the commerce media company, today named Frederik (“Rik”) van der Kooi Chairperson of… Continue reading Criteo Announces Changes to its Board of Directors
Clean Technica: A Tesla Bull Spends A Day Testing Waymo In Phoenix003956
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Last Updated on: 6th April 2025, 10:56 pm I tested Waymo’s automated taxis during a Phoenix vacation. I found Waymo’s service comparable to Uber’s/Lyft’s, slightly cheaper, and user-friendly, despite minor pickup inconveniences. Waymo’s driving matched Tesla FSD V13’s best… Continue reading Clean Technica: A Tesla Bull Spends A Day Testing Waymo In Phoenix003956
Trua SVP of Strategic Business Development Stuart Vaeth to Discuss Trust and Safety in the Gig Economy at Curbivore 2025
A digital trust and identity industry veteran, Vaeth will speak on a panel discussion about reducing risk and increasing trust and safety in the shared economy MCLEAN, Va., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WHATCurbivore is the premier event exploring the intersection of technology, mobility and commerce, bringing together policymakers, entrepreneurs and industry experts to examine how… Continue reading Trua SVP of Strategic Business Development Stuart Vaeth to Discuss Trust and Safety in the Gig Economy at Curbivore 2025
Airvet Raises $11M in Series B-2 Funding
Airvet, a Los Angeles, CA-based pet telehealth company, raised $11M in Series B-2 funding. The round was led by HighlandX with participation from HIPstr, the early-stage investment arm of HighPost Capital, founded by David Moross and Mark Bezos. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Led by CEO… Continue reading Airvet Raises $11M in Series B-2 Funding
Redtiger’s New F17 Elite Dash Cam is World’s First to Offer Full-Color Night Vision
Delivering crystal clear recording of vehicles’ interior and exterior, the three-channel F17 Elite dash cam is the perfect solution for families, rideshare drivers, and vloggers who require dependable video monitoring while on the road. DALLAS, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dash cam and vehicle accessories brand Redtiger has unveiled its new F17 Elite dash cam. Featuring… Continue reading Redtiger’s New F17 Elite Dash Cam is World’s First to Offer Full-Color Night Vision