When he was a senior studying at Texas A&M University, Matthew Iommi realized that there were no good options for transporting groups of people. Fellow college students heading out for the night together didn’t have access to on-demand rides with the same convenience, accessibility, and affordability of typical ride-hail platforms, like Uber and Lyft. “Once… Continue reading Fetii’s group rideshare app for young people attracts funding from Mark Cuban, YC
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Gridwise Launches Its Annual Gig Mobility Report, Revealing Key Insights into Gig Mobility from 2024 and Trends Shaping 2025
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The gig mobility industry is facing new challenges in 2025, as consumer prices continue to rise while consumers push back against fare increases. At the same time, driver wages are stagnating, with utilization rates struggling to increase, leading to greater reliance on tipping as a key driver of earnings as… Continue reading Gridwise Launches Its Annual Gig Mobility Report, Revealing Key Insights into Gig Mobility from 2024 and Trends Shaping 2025
Spin Class Gear to Level Up Your Ride, WIRED-Tested (2025)
Spin class is not for the faint of heart—or the unprepared. Among the heart-pounding playlists, the flashing neon lights, and the hyperactive choreography, you’ll want gear that keeps you comfortable and locked in. From cycling shoes that can keep pace with your power intervals to reusable water bottles that won’t slow you down, I’ve rounded… Continue reading Spin Class Gear to Level Up Your Ride, WIRED-Tested (2025)
Uber sues DoorDash, alleging anti-competitive tactics
Ride-share giant Uber filed a lawsuit Friday against DoorDash, accusing the delivery outfit of stifling competition by intimidating restaurant owners into exclusive deals. Uber alleges in the lawsuit, filed in Superior Court of California, that its chief rival bullied restaurants into only working with DoorDash. Uber claims that DoorDash, which holds the largest share of… Continue reading Uber sues DoorDash, alleging anti-competitive tactics
Mobile Application Market to Grow by USD 2.63 Trillion from 2025-2029, Driven by Smartphone Penetration, Report on How AI is Driving Market Transformation – Technavio
NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Report with the AI impact on market trends – The global mobile application market size is estimated to grow by USD 2.63 trillion from 2025-2029, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 31.1% during the forecast period. Growing penetration of smartphones is driving market… Continue reading Mobile Application Market to Grow by USD 2.63 Trillion from 2025-2029, Driven by Smartphone Penetration, Report on How AI is Driving Market Transformation – Technavio
Avride launches sidewalk delivery bots on Uber Eats in Jersey City
Uber Eats customers in Jersey City can now have their orders delivered by one of Avride’s autonomous sidewalk delivery robots. The launch, which kicked off this week in New Jersey, is Uber’s latest foray into autonomous vehicles and represents an expanding relationship with Avride. The ride-hail and delivery giant deploys AVs on its app in… Continue reading Avride launches sidewalk delivery bots on Uber Eats in Jersey City
Transportation Management Systems Market to Grow by USD 4.74 Billion (2025-2029), Driven by Smart-Connected Devices, with AI Driving Market Transformation – Technavio
NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Report with the AI impact on market trends – The global transportation management systems market size is estimated to grow by USD 4.74 billion from 2025-2029, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 11.7% during the forecast period. Increasing number of smart-connected devices is… Continue reading Transportation Management Systems Market to Grow by USD 4.74 Billion (2025-2029), Driven by Smart-Connected Devices, with AI Driving Market Transformation – Technavio
Clean Technica: Lyft Could Roll Out Robotaxis In Texas Next Year003858
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! There’s been a lot going on in the advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS) industry in the past couple of weeks. BYD has announced it’s including advanced driver-assist systems in all of its new models for free. Several Chinese automakers are… Continue reading Clean Technica: Lyft Could Roll Out Robotaxis In Texas Next Year003858
Lyft shares sink nearly 8% on underwhelming fourth-quarter results
Cheng Xin | Getty Images Lyft shares shed about 7.9% after the ride-sharing app reported lackluster fourth-quarter results and offered weak bookings guidance as it lowers prices to keep up with competition. The company reported revenue of $1.55 billion, versus the $1.56 billion expected by analysts polled by LSEG. Revenue grew 27% from $1.22 billion… Continue reading Lyft shares sink nearly 8% on underwhelming fourth-quarter results
8 Best Slippers, Tested and Loved by WIRED Staffers (2025)
Honorable Mentions Photograph: Rothy’s Rothy’s the Men Slipper for $149: Made with a mix of three plastic bottles and Responsible Wool Standard-certified merino wool, Rothy’s slippers are delightfully warm while offering enough traction in the gum outsole to Get Stuff Done™. They’re a snug fit, and I like the fluffy sherpa lining to protect the… Continue reading 8 Best Slippers, Tested and Loved by WIRED Staffers (2025)