Lyft plans to ditch surge pricing, which riders hate ‘with a fiery passion’

Lowering fares has helped the company boost the number of people using the platform. Lyft plans to kill off surge pricing in an attempt to boost its rider numbers. On the company’s second-quarter earnings call, CEO David Risher admitted the controversial practice is a “a bad form of price raising” that riders loathe “with a… Continue reading Lyft plans to ditch surge pricing, which riders hate ‘with a fiery passion’

Chengdu, ein Grand Finale!

CHENGDU, China, 9. August 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Eine Nachrichtenmeldung von Xinhua: Als die Vertreter derInternational University Sports Federation (FISU) und der Bürgermeister von Chengdu am 8. August die Fahne an die Vertreter des nächsten Gastgebers, die Metropolregion Rhein-Ruhr in Deutschland, übergaben, ging ein Feuerwerk über dem Veranstaltungsort der Abschlussfeier, dem Chengdu Open-Air Music Park, hoch und… Continue reading Chengdu, ein Grand Finale!

From the archive: on this day in 1905

A similarly glorious Thursday brought a race of popular sub-£250 cars, won by a Humber. Next came £300-£500 cars, best of which was the all-new 16hp Rover, revealed at he show. Darracq then scored its second victory of the week and Daimler its second and third.  Again the afternoon ended with sub-1000kg cars, a Mercedes… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1905

German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Li Auto attacks BMW, Audi and Mercedes in China007450

Electric SUV L7 by Li Auto The company plans to launch four new models next year, including three electric cars. (Photo: Reuters) The Chinese carmaker Li Auto is declaring war on the German brands BMW, Audi and Mercedes on the home market. “We want to become the number one premium car brand in China by… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Li Auto attacks BMW, Audi and Mercedes in China007450

Author says the Apple TV+ ‘Tetris’ movie ripped off his book

He’s now suing Apple and the Tetris Company. The Apple TV+ film Tetris was copied from a book written years ago, according to a lawsuit filed against the tech giant and the Tetris Company. Dan Ackerman, the editor-in-chief of Gizmodo, has accused the plaintiffs of ripping off his book The Tetris Effect, which tells the… Continue reading Author says the Apple TV+ ‘Tetris’ movie ripped off his book

Piedmont Lithium’s plans to supply Tesla face skeptical North Carolina officials

Piedmont officials said they were open to financially assisting homeowners not able to sell their land because of the mine project and that the company would aim to not discharge processed water into local waterways. Piedmont Lithium on Tuesday drew skepticism and anger at a key meeting with local North Carolina officials about its plans… Continue reading Piedmont Lithium’s plans to supply Tesla face skeptical North Carolina officials

German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Li Auto attacks BMW, Audi and Mercedes in China007448

Electric SUV L7 by Li Auto The company plans to launch four new models next year, including three electric cars. (Photo: Reuters) The Chinese carmaker Li Auto is declaring war on the German brands BMW, Audi and Mercedes on the home market. “We want to become the number one premium car brand in China by… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Li Auto attacks BMW, Audi and Mercedes in China007448

German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Li Auto attacks BMW, Audi and Mercedes in China007448

Electric SUV L7 by Li Auto The company plans to launch four new models next year, including three electric cars. (Photo: Reuters) The Chinese carmaker Li Auto is declaring war on the German brands BMW, Audi and Mercedes on the home market. “We want to become the number one premium car brand in China by… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Li Auto attacks BMW, Audi and Mercedes in China007448

Language learning games market to grow by USD 5,094.81 million from 2022 to 2027; An increase in the adoption by corporates to be a major trend – Technavio

NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The global language learning games market size is estimated to increase by USD 5,094.81 million from 2022 to 2027. The market’s growth momentum will progress at a CAGR of 22.65% during the forecast period. Discover some insights on market size historic period (2017 to 2021) and Forecast (2023 to 2027)… Continue reading Language learning games market to grow by USD 5,094.81 million from 2022 to 2027; An increase in the adoption by corporates to be a major trend – Technavio

Lyft wants to kill surge pricing

Lyft has been cutting fares in order to secure more riders, and it’s working. Bu that success has come with a (literal) cost. The ride-hail company reported Tuesday during its second quarter 2023 earnings an increase in riders and decrease in revenue per active rider. That discrepancy was fueled by a decision by the company to… Continue reading Lyft wants to kill surge pricing