An analysis of CEEPR’s Paper on “The Economics of Ride-Hailing” By Jonathan Hall, Chief Economist The on-demand workforce has grown considerably over the years. In the US alone, more than 750,000 people drive with Uber. And while on-demand work still accounts for a relatively small portion of the total US labor force, it has emerged… Continue reading An analysis of CEEPR’s Paper on “The Economics of Ride-Hailing”
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Arizona no longer requires safety drivers in autonomous vehicles
Waymo Arizona will now allow self-driving cars to operate in the state without a safety driver behind the wheel. Governor Doug Ducey signed an executive order this week making it legal for these vehicles to operate on their own as long as they abide by all federal and state safety standards. “As technology advances, our… Continue reading Arizona no longer requires safety drivers in autonomous vehicles
UPDATE 1-Uber abandons effort to have UberPOP reinstated in Germany
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Ride-hailing firm Uber [UBER.UL] said it has withdrawn an appeal lodged with Germany’s high court to have its UberPOP service reinstated as part of a broader strategy shift to work with drivers licensed to carry paying passengers. The Uber logo is seen on a screen in Singapore August 4, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Uber abandons effort to have UberPOP reinstated in Germany
Maven brings its Maven Gig service for on-demand economy workers to Austin
Maven has launched its Maven Gig offering in Austin, just ahead of SXSW when there will probably be a fair amount of ride-hailing and on-demand food delivery activity. Maven Gig is the arm of GM’s Maven mobility brand that caters specifically to gig economy workers, with cars available to freelancers who drive only occasionally, and… Continue reading Maven brings its Maven Gig service for on-demand economy workers to Austin
A fleet of all-electric Chevy Bolt EVs for car-sharing is coming to Austin
GM has been using the Chevy Bolt EV electric car has an anchor vehicle for its car-sharing network, Maven. Now they are using it again today by sending 20 Chevy Bolt EVs to Austin. Home Solar Power Maven is GM’s own car-sharing and mobility platform which also includes a special rental service called ‘Maven Gig’ just… Continue reading A fleet of all-electric Chevy Bolt EVs for car-sharing is coming to Austin
Toyota, group suppliers to form $2.8b self-driving R&D JV
March 2, 2018 Toyota Motor Corp and group suppliers Denso Corp and Aisin Seiki Co said on Friday they would form a joint venture for researching and developing automated-driving technology, investing more than 300 billion yen ($2.8 billion). The Tokyo-based venture will be formed later this month and aim to employ about 1,000 workers, including… Continue reading Toyota, group suppliers to form $2.8b self-driving R&D JV
Powerful cash injection for US high-carat startup: VW’s self-driving partner Aurora sank 90 million
All articles and backgrounds 03/02/2018 Powerful cash injection for US high-car startup VW’s self-driving partner Aurora sank $ 90 million DPA Aurora co-founder Chris Urmson receives $ 90 million from investors for his robotic car startup Just a year old and already a heavyweight in the field of autonomous driving: This lightning start has the… Continue reading Powerful cash injection for US high-carat startup: VW’s self-driving partner Aurora sank 90 million
Allstate and Uber Team Up to Protect Riders and Drivers as Ridesharing Expands
NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The right insurance protection is key, whether you’re a ridesharing passenger catching a ride or a driver using your car to offer rides. Allstate is partnering with Uber Technologies, Inc. to protect drivers and passengers by providing commercial auto coverage in Illinois, New Jersey and Wisconsin beginning March 1.… Continue reading Allstate and Uber Team Up to Protect Riders and Drivers as Ridesharing Expands
Uber launches Uber Health, a B2B ride-hailing platform for healthcare
Uber’s launching a new business line called Uber Health on Thursday that will provide a ride-hailing platform available specifically to healthcare providers, letting clinics, hospitals, rehab centers and more easily assign rides for their patients and clients from a centralized dashboard – without requiring that the rider even have the Uber app, or a smartphone.… Continue reading Uber launches Uber Health, a B2B ride-hailing platform for healthcare
Exclusive: Go-Jek, Traveloka and Tokopedia in talks to invest in insurtech startup PasarPolis
March 1, 2018 Indonesia’s unicorns Go-Jek, Traveloka and Tokopedia are in advanced discussions to invest in insurance tech (insurtech) startup PasarPolis, according to three people aware of the development. PasarPolis claims to be one of the first online portals in Indonesia to provide varying insurance options covering health, vehicle, accident, property, travel and life. It allows users to… Continue reading Exclusive: Go-Jek, Traveloka and Tokopedia in talks to invest in insurtech startup PasarPolis