Lyft Inc. is testing a subscription service in more than two dozen cites, hoping to lock in customers as competition with Uber Technologies Inc. heats up in the U.S. In recent weeks, the San Francisco-based company began experimenting with a variety of subscription packages, now available in 30 markets. Lyft President John Zimmer said he… Continue reading Lyft Expands Subscription Ride-Hailing Test to Dozens of Cities
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China’s ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing recruits drivers in Mexico
LightRocket via Getty Images In December, Reuters reported that China’s Didi Chuxing ride-hailing company would be expanding its business into Mexico, taking on rival Uber, which has the largest foothold in the country. Now, Reuters reports that the company is actively recruiting drivers and plans a launch in Toluca, Mexico. Sources familiar with the plan… Continue reading China’s ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing recruits drivers in Mexico
Grab delays shuttering Uber app in Southeast Asia as Singapore probes merger deal
Fans of Uber in Southeast Asia will have a little more time to continue using the app after Grab, the rival that is acquiring Uber’s business in the region, agreed to extend the life of the app until April 15 while Singapore’s competition commission reviews the merger deal. Grab had originally intended to close the… Continue reading Grab delays shuttering Uber app in Southeast Asia as Singapore probes merger deal
Uber rival Didi makes Mexico launch official, recruits drivers
MEXICO CITY/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing has publicly launched in Mexico with a website advertising its service to drivers and passengers and setting the stage for a potentially expensive showdown with rival Uber. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Didi Chuxing is seen at its headquarters in Beijing, China, May 18, 2016.… Continue reading Uber rival Didi makes Mexico launch official, recruits drivers
UberX to be parked in Greece after law change
Uber is suspending another international service while it assess whether there’s a business case to continue operations after regulatory changes. In a blog post announcing the impending suspension of its UberX service in Athens, the company writes: “New local regulations were voted on recently with provisions that impact ridesharing services. We have to assess if… Continue reading UberX to be parked in Greece after law change
Alibaba is preparing to invest in Grab
Fresh from announcing a deal to buy out Uber in Southeast Asia, Grab looks set to gain further firepower with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba preparing to invest in the ride-hailing firm. Alibaba is in the early stages of making an investment in Grab, two sources with knowledge of discussions told TechCrunch. Isn’t yet clear what… Continue reading Alibaba is preparing to invest in Grab
BMW Subscription Pilot Puts You in a Top Tier Car for $3,700 a Month
BMW AG’s new U.S. subscription pilot will put drivers into the brand’s top performance cars for as much as $3,700 a month as the German automaker tests a new ownership model with its most exclusive customers. The app-based service — which begins in Nashville, Tennessee, this week — provides members with unlimited access to a… Continue reading BMW Subscription Pilot Puts You in a Top Tier Car for $3,700 a Month
Mercedes’ ridesharing ViaVan service comes to London
Daimler Add another company to the list of transportation services filling Uber’s London-sized void. Mercedes-Benz and Via have launched their jointly owned ViaVan service in Zones 1 and 2 of the city, giving Londoners a “ride-pooling” option that bridges the gap between plain ridesharing and mass transit. The allure, as you might guess, stems from… Continue reading Mercedes’ ridesharing ViaVan service comes to London
JUMP Bikes weighing Uber $100m+ acquisition, investment offers
JUMP Bikes, the on-demand biking service that integrates with Uber, has been weighing both acquisition and investment offers. A decision has not yet been reached, but right now possible options include a sale to Uber at a price that exceeds $100 million, or a venture investment round, multiple sources tell TechCrunch. One of the possible… Continue reading JUMP Bikes weighing Uber $100m+ acquisition, investment offers
What is next in the world of ride-hailing?
What is next in the world of ride-hailing? Welcome to our weekly news highlights, the place where you‘ll find the most important information in the urban mobility space. Follow us to keep updated, we post every Tuesday! Here is what happened last week: Follow up story: Uber sells its Southeast Asian operations to Grab With a 27.5%… Continue reading What is next in the world of ride-hailing?