Hundreds of women have filed lawsuits against Uber claiming the company hasn’t done enough to prevent instances of sexual assault by drivers. Now a panel of judges has ruled that more than 80 cases can be consolidated into federal court. The stakes are high for both parties with implications extending to future Uber riders and… Continue reading Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
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Rental Car Satisfaction Grows Amid More Stable Price and Supply
The 2023 North America Rental Car Satisfaction Study is based on responses gathered from 8,632 business and leisure travelers who rented a vehicle at an airport location during the past year. The study was fielded from August 2022 through August 2023. Graphic: J.D. Power North American airport-based rental car companies are seeing some of the… Continue reading Rental Car Satisfaction Grows Amid More Stable Price and Supply
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Sponsors Free Bluebikes Adventure Passes on World Mental Health Day
Riders will receive free Adventure Pass with code: BLUECROSSMENTALHEALTH BOSTON, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In recognition of World Mental Health Day and to support mental wellness within the Metro Boston community, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) is sponsoring free Bluebikes Adventure Passes on Tuesday, October 10. The complimentary passes, which provide riders with… Continue reading Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Sponsors Free Bluebikes Adventure Passes on World Mental Health Day
Flash Names Chris Donus as Chief Financial Officer
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Flash, providing the world’s first end-to-end cloud-based parking, reservations, and EV Charging platform, announced today that Chris Donus has been named Flash’s Chief Financial Officer, effective October 10, 2023. “Chris is a tenured multi-faceted executive with an impressive track record of driving growth and value in his prior roles… Continue reading Flash Names Chris Donus as Chief Financial Officer
Uber is getting tighter with taxi companies
When Uber launched its ride-hailing service, the company was more pariah than partner to the taxi industry. Some 12 years later, it seems to be the latter. Uber announced Tuesday a multiyear partnership with Los Angeles Yellow Cab and its five partner taxi fleets in Southern California. Under the arrangement, taxi drivers will have access… Continue reading Uber is getting tighter with taxi companies
Lyft to pay $10M fine to SEC for failure to disclose board member’s role in pre-IPO share sale
Lyft has agreed to pay a $10 million fine over a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charge that the ride-hailing company failed to disclose a board director’s role in the sale of $424 million worth of private shares before to its initial public offering. The SEC said Monday that prior to Lyft’s IPO in March… Continue reading Lyft to pay $10M fine to SEC for failure to disclose board member’s role in pre-IPO share sale
Ride Hailing Services Market to grow by USD 58.23 billion from 2022 to 2027 | Rising use of online ride-hailing services to drive the growth – Technavio
NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The ride hailing services market is expected to grow by USD 58.23 billion from 2022 to 2027. However, the growth momentum of the market will progress at a CAGR of 12.86% during the forecast period. The market is segmented by Application (Car sharing and E-hailing), mode of booking (online and offline), and… Continue reading Ride Hailing Services Market to grow by USD 58.23 billion from 2022 to 2027 | Rising use of online ride-hailing services to drive the growth – Technavio
Legal-Bay Settlement Loan Funding Reports Increase in Applications for Uber Sexual Assault Claims
Top pre-settlement funding company offers fastest cash settlement funding approvals and best rate guarantee for rideshare cases. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Legal-Bay, the Pre Settlement Funding Company, announced that they are seeing an increase in Uber filings. While most ridesharing lawsuits tend to center around roadway accidents, a more sinister trend has… Continue reading Legal-Bay Settlement Loan Funding Reports Increase in Applications for Uber Sexual Assault Claims
Mitsubishi Motors North America adds Xtime to MiCAR Program for Elevated Service Experience at Dealerships
Xtime enables Mitsubishi’s MiCAR program with a complete service solution that can increase customer-pay services and help drive repeat customers. Regardless of vehicle type— PHEV or ICE—Xtime enables Mitsubishi MiCAR to meet and deliver on higher service customer expectations. Mitsubishi dealer partners now have a robust option to grow their aftersales business and increase loyalty… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors North America adds Xtime to MiCAR Program for Elevated Service Experience at Dealerships
Lyft now lets drivers prioritize matches with women and nonbinary riders
/ Women Plus Connect is a new feature designed to improve safety. It’s launching in Chicago, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose. By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a smart home reviewer who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a writer for Wirecutter, Wired, and BBC Science Focus. Share this story Women Plus Connect… Continue reading Lyft now lets drivers prioritize matches with women and nonbinary riders