Curbee Wins MOTOR Top 20 Award For Innovation

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Curbee, a mobile car-repair company redefining the convenience and transparency of traditional car maintenance, has won the 2022 MOTOR Top 20 Award for their Signature Health Check, a complimentary service conducted by mechanics at each Curbee appointment, designed to give consumers visibility into upcoming service and maintenance needs. … Continue reading Curbee Wins MOTOR Top 20 Award For Innovation

Ride-hailing and Taxi Market to Reach $432.16 Billion at a CAGR of 11.7%

DUBLIN, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Ride-hailing and Taxi Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type (Ride-hailing, Taxi), by Distribution Channel, by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2022-2028” report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global ride-hailing and taxi market size is estimated to reach USD 432.16 billion by 2028 and is… Continue reading Ride-hailing and Taxi Market to Reach $432.16 Billion at a CAGR of 11.7%

VC Ann Miura-Ko is looking to help more students answer the question: Is this idea big enough?

One could probably argue that Floodgate, the Bay Area-based seed-stage venture firm, punches above its weight. The roughly 15-year-old firm has just around $500 million in assets under management — including a $150 million fund that it quietly closed in January — and it makes just a handful of new investments each year. Yet with… Continue reading VC Ann Miura-Ko is looking to help more students answer the question: Is this idea big enough?

Polywork Raises $28M in Series B Funding

Polywork, a NYC-based provider of a professional network, raised $28m in Series B funding. The round, which brought brings total financing to $44.5m, was co-led by Nat Friedman (former GitHub CEO) and Caffeinated Capital with participation from existing and new investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Baron Davis, Bungalow Capital, Daniel Gross, Elad Gil, Fidji Simo, Maverick… Continue reading Polywork Raises $28M in Series B Funding

Can the algorithms that ride-hailing and delivery startups use be fair?

In June 2020, taking advantage of a Chicago law requiring ride-hailing apps to disclose their prices, researchers from George Washington University published an analysis of algorithms used by ride-sharing startups like Uber and Lyft to set fares. It spotlighted evidence that the algorithms charged riders living in buildings with older, lower-income and less-educated populations more… Continue reading Can the algorithms that ride-hailing and delivery startups use be fair?

Legal-Bay Lawsuit Funding Reports Increase in Applications for Uber and Lyft Accident Claims

Top pre-settlement funding company offers fastest funding approvals and best rate guarantee for rideshare cases.     SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Legal-Bay, the Pre Settlement Funding Company, announced that they are seeing an increase in Uber and Lyft accident filings. Even if the Uber or Lyft driver isn’t at fault, their insurance may… Continue reading Legal-Bay Lawsuit Funding Reports Increase in Applications for Uber and Lyft Accident Claims

Spot Pet Insurance Drives NYC Business Forward in Partnership with Lyft Media

Digital-first insuretech, Spot Pet Insurance, teams up with Lyft’s media and advertising arm, Lyft Media, to launch hyper-targeted, data-driven cartop ads around New York City dog parks. MIAMI, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Spot Pet Insurance, in partnership with Lyft Media, is on the road to expanding its business to New York pet lovers. Pet… Continue reading Spot Pet Insurance Drives NYC Business Forward in Partnership with Lyft Media

Argo AI kicks into high gear to build a business out of AV tech

Argo AI, the autonomous vehicle developer backed by Ford and VW Group, revealed this week an ecosystem of products and services designed to support commercial delivery and robotaxi operations. The products — a list that includes fleet management software, data analytics, high-definition mapping and cloud-based communication tools — stretches far beyond the self-driving system that… Continue reading Argo AI kicks into high gear to build a business out of AV tech

Curbee Launches Environmentally-Friendly Mobile Car Wash in Bay Area

With just a click, Curbee brings the car wash to your drivewayallowing for a fast, convenient, and environmentally friendly clean SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Among the many impacts that cars have on the environment, car washing can be a major contributor to water pollution if it’s not done correctly. Beyond the risk… Continue reading Curbee Launches Environmentally-Friendly Mobile Car Wash in Bay Area

Ride Sharing Market to Reach USD 126760 Million by 2028 at a CAGR of 19.8% | Valuates Reports

BANGALORE, India, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Ride Sharing Market is Segmented by Type (PC Terminal, Mobile Terminal), by Application (Age 18-24, Age 25-34, Age 35-44, Age 45-54, Age 55-64): Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2022–2028. It is published in Valuates Reports under the Travel Category. The global Ride Sharing market size is projected to reach… Continue reading Ride Sharing Market to Reach USD 126760 Million by 2028 at a CAGR of 19.8% | Valuates Reports