Chauffeured group transportation — the vehicles used for corporate outings, special events and even weddings — is a fragmented industry, with hundreds of small operators that rely on analog systems to book customers. Now in this era of COVID-19, these operators are being squeezed as travel and tourism have dwindled and companies have opted to… Continue reading SaaS startup Swoop raises $3.2M to modernize mom-and-pop transportation companies
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Uber-backed Lime and Europe’s Dott and Tier win coveted Paris scooter licence – Sifted
Uber-backed scooter startup Lime and European competitors Tier and Dott have won Paris’ competitive e-scooter tender, meaning they will be able to operate 5,000 scooters in the French capital. The three companies — which were assessed on their environmental responsibility, safety and maintenance skills — beat out 13 others including big US company Bird to… Continue reading Uber-backed Lime and Europe’s Dott and Tier win coveted Paris scooter licence – Sifted
Uber is sharing user data on drivers or riders who may have come into contact with coronavirus-infected individuals to aid contact tracing efforts
This story was delivered to Insider Intelligence Digital Health Briefing subscribers earlier this morning. Insider Intelligence publishes hundreds of insights, charts, and forecasts on the Digital Health industry with the Digital Health Briefing. You can learn more about subscribing here. The ride-hailing giant unveiled an initiative to share user data on drivers or riders who may… Continue reading Uber is sharing user data on drivers or riders who may have come into contact with coronavirus-infected individuals to aid contact tracing efforts
Indian cab-hailing firm Ola expands corporate travel service to international markets
Ola’s corporate cab hailing platform has been adopted over 10,000 users in the Indian market. The platform helps organizations cut employee travel expenses by up to 25%, due to its centralized billing system, which eliminates the need for paper-based reimbursement. Ola Corporate clients operate the service through a personalized dashboard where they can add and… Continue reading Indian cab-hailing firm Ola expands corporate travel service to international markets
Gett raises $100M more to double down on its B2B on-demand ride business
A number of ride-sharing companies are feeling the strain from reduced business, with many consumers still reluctant to travel, and especially to travel in surroundings that might increase the risk of spreading or catching the novel coronavirus. But today, one of the startups in the space is announcing a significant round of funding to continue growing… Continue reading Gett raises $100M more to double down on its B2B on-demand ride business
UK Uber drivers are taking the algorithm to court
A group of UK Uber drivers has launched a legal challenge against the company’s subsidiary in the Netherlands. The complaints relate to access to personal data and algorithmic accountability. Uber drivers and Uber Eats couriers are being invited to join the challenge which targets Uber’s use of profiling and data-fuelled algorithms to manage gig workers… Continue reading UK Uber drivers are taking the algorithm to court
Sibros Closes $12 Million Series A for First Deep Connected Vehicle Platform
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Deep Connected Vehicle platform company Sibros, announced today it has closed $12 million in Series A funding, bringing its total capital raised to over $15 million. The round was led by Nexus Venture Partners with participation from Moneta Ventures and Twin Ventures. The funds will be used to… Continue reading Sibros Closes $12 Million Series A for First Deep Connected Vehicle Platform
Self-driving industry takes to the highway after robotaxi failure
When Sebastian Thrun was starting Google’s self-driving car project in 2009, commercialising the technology was not on anyone’s mind. “We focused on the technology more than anything else, not the go-to-market plan,” he says. “That might sound bizarre, but we all knew that if we could solve this problem, then you could do what you… Continue reading Self-driving industry takes to the highway after robotaxi failure
A Global-First from Egypt: Uber Launches its Intercity Bus Service – Startup MGZN
Press Release. Cairo, Egypt – July 19, 2020. Uber announces the launch of its latest intercity Bus service in Egypt, aiming to connect cities together using the Uber app. Built locally, the company chooses Egypt once again to be the first country globally to roll out a new service. The launch comes as part of… Continue reading A Global-First from Egypt: Uber Launches its Intercity Bus Service – Startup MGZN
Uber: Addressing inadvertent bias
In a recent analysis of public ridesharing and Census data in Chicago, Akshat Pandey and Aylin Caliskan at The George Washington University explore correlations between ridesharing fares and neighborhood characteristics. In addition to finding that average per-mile fares are higher for trips to and from areas with higher home prices, higher education levels, and younger… Continue reading Uber: Addressing inadvertent bias