Lime is rolling out several new features, including the ability to rent electric scooters without downloading the app, in an effort to attract more riders. The micromobility company announced Wednesday a series of product features that aims to remove barriers to entry for new users, while increasing accessibility to its vehicles. The new features include… Continue reading Lime launches app-less rides and no fee reservations to get more people riding
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More than 27,000 Uber and Lyft drivers received a combined $80 million from the US government to help them get through the pandemic, according to a new report
27,000 Uber and Lyft drivers got a combined $80 million from the US government in the pandemic. Gig-economy drivers were one of the largest beneficiaries of a small-business support scheme, the Washington Post reported. Drivers are classified as independent contractors and are allowed to apply for the grants. See more stories on Insider’s business page.… Continue reading More than 27,000 Uber and Lyft drivers received a combined $80 million from the US government to help them get through the pandemic, according to a new report
Chinese military bans Tesla cars in its complexes on camera concerns: sources
By Reuters Staff 3 Min Read (Reuters) – The Chinese military banned Tesla cars from entering military housing complexes, citing security concerns over the cameras installed on the vehicles, according to two people who saw notices of the directive. FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a face mask following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak walks by… Continue reading Chinese military bans Tesla cars in its complexes on camera concerns: sources
Air taxi startup Volocopter eyes fresh capital, SPAC an option: CEO
By Nadine Schimroszik, Douglas Busvine 3 Min Read BERLIN (Reuters) – German air taxi startup Volocopter plans to raise fresh funds from investors, its Chief Executive Florian Reuter said on Thursday, adding that a deal to go public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) was one option. FILE PHOTO: A Volocopter air taxi performs… Continue reading Air taxi startup Volocopter eyes fresh capital, SPAC an option: CEO
Daily Crunch: Uber to classify UK drivers as workers
Uber changes driver classification following a legal defeat in the U.K., Facebook says it will crack down on rule-breaking Groups and Snap makes an e-commerce acquisition. This is your Daily Crunch for March 17, 2021. The big story: Uber to classify UK drivers as workers Following a Supreme Court ruling, Uber said it will classify… Continue reading Daily Crunch: Uber to classify UK drivers as workers
Dutch court rejects Uber drivers’ ‘robo-firing’ charge but tells Ola to explain algo-deductions
Uber has had a good result against litigation in the Netherlands, where its European business is headquartered, that had alleged it uses algorithms to terminate drivers — but which the court has rejected. The ride-hailing giant has also been largely successful in fending off wide-ranging requests for data from drivers wanting to obtain more of… Continue reading Dutch court rejects Uber drivers’ ‘robo-firing’ charge but tells Ola to explain algo-deductions
South Africa’s FlexClub adds $5M to seed round to scale its car subscription marketplace
The traditional process of buying, insuring and financing cars across emerging markets can be challenging, and it defeats the purpose of building an all-around car shopping experience. Today, FlexClub, a South African company, has been provided with $5 million to improve drivers’ experience in these markets. FlexClub was founded in 2019 by Marlon Gallardo, Rudolf… Continue reading South Africa’s FlexClub adds $5M to seed round to scale its car subscription marketplace
Uber: Leading Rideshare Companies Launch Industry Sharing Safety Program in the U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber and Lyft today announced the Industry Sharing Safety Program, a first-of-its-kind effort to share information about the drivers and delivery people deactivated from each company’s platform for the most serious safety incidents including sexual assault and physical assaults resulting in a fatality. The goal of the Program is to further enhance the… Continue reading Uber: Leading Rideshare Companies Launch Industry Sharing Safety Program in the U.S.
McDonald’s next move may be hard for customers to swallow (if they notice it)
Your special price will be more than you paid last week… screenshot by ZDNet Everything has changed over the past year. more Technically Incorrect That includes the way people react to so many things. Somehow, even fresh air smells and even tastes a little fresher. Somehow, even the prospect of fast food seems less an… Continue reading McDonald’s next move may be hard for customers to swallow (if they notice it)
Uber is in its strongest position in years
Uber has made many changes over the years, and the pandemic has forced a reckoning in its business. It has offloaded expensive distractions and put its focus back on ride-hailing and food delivery. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is nearing a $100 million payday as Wall Street embraces Uber’s turnaround. Visit the Business section of Insider for… Continue reading Uber is in its strongest position in years