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Uber is integrating its driver app with Apple CarPlay

Uber drivers who have an iPhone will soon be able to use the Uber app directly from their car’s dashboard while using Apple’s CarPlay, according to an email sent to drivers and viewed by TechCrunch. The integration has been rolling out to drivers across the U.S., and all drivers should have access to it by… Continue reading Uber is integrating its driver app with Apple CarPlay

Sequoia’s Surge invests in Hatica and India deals worth $97m

Engineering analytics platform Hatica has raised $3.7 million in its seed funding round led by Sequoia Capital India’s accelerator programme Surge. The financing included participation from existing investor Kae Capital; tech leaders such as Google, Uber, Twitter, Okta, and Notion; and angel investors including Akshay Kothari, Apurva Dalal, Ashutosh Agrawal, Gaurav Lahoti, Punit Soni, Peeyush… Continue reading Sequoia’s Surge invests in Hatica and India deals worth $97m

Lyft says lower prices to hit profit, shares drop 30%

Lyft forecast first-quarter revenue of about $975 million, below analyst estimates of $1.09 billion, according to Refinitiv data. Lyft Inc on Thursday forecast current-quarter profit far below Wall Street targets as the ride-hailing service lowered prices, triggering a 30% drop in shares on concerns it was falling behind bigger rival Uber. Lyft also forecast revenue… Continue reading Lyft says lower prices to hit profit, shares drop 30%

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Feb 9 (Reuters) – Lyft Inc (LYFT.O) on Thursday forecast current-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates, blaming extremely cold weather in some of its major markets and lower prices, especially during peak hours, sending its shares down 23% in extended trading. The company’s outlook was in contrast to that of its larger rival Uber Technologies… Continue reading Untitled

Hertz took delivery of half its massive Tesla order of 100,000 electric cars

Hertz disclosed that it took delivery of only half its massive Tesla order of 100,000 electric cars. However, the numbers don’t add up. In 2021, Hertz announced an important effort to electrify its fleet of rental cars, led by a massive purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. More recently, the company added Model Y vehicles to… Continue reading Hertz took delivery of half its massive Tesla order of 100,000 electric cars

CarTrawler Announces New Partnership with Volotea, Solidifying Competitive Rates for All Customers

DUBLIN, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — CarTrawler, the world’s leading B2B travel technology company, announced that it has partnered with Volotea Airlines, a low-cost Spanish airline that offers affordable fares. By integrating CarTrawler’s powerful car rental technology and unique AI and machine learning tools, Volotea can provide its customers with more than 1,700 car rental companies… Continue reading CarTrawler Announces New Partnership with Volotea, Solidifying Competitive Rates for All Customers

Zypp Electric raises $25Mn Funding in Series B Round led by Gogoro

Zypp Electric, leading EV-as-a-service platform on Wednesday announced it is raising series B funding of $25Mn led by Gogoro, a battery swapping expert. The funding round also witnessed participation from new and existing investors like Goodyear Ventures, 9 Unicorns, WFC, Venture, Catalysts, LetsVenture, IAN, Ivy Growth and Grip. The round is a mix of equity… Continue reading Zypp Electric raises $25Mn Funding in Series B Round led by Gogoro

Zypp Electric raises $25Mn Funding in Series B Round led by Gogoro

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Feb 8 (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) on Wednesday set its sights on delivering profits this year after rounding off 2022 with blow-out earnings as a surge in demand for airport and office rides helped the company rebound from pandemic lows. Uber’s shares surged nearly 8% in premarket trading after Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi… Continue reading Untitled