The report examined consumer research across 16 markets in Europe and Asia, and it has revealed that reports of the “death of the car” are exaggerated. Photo via Depositphotos. The car’s popularity will stay strong in the upcoming mobility shift, but attitudes toward ownership will change significantly, according to a new Avis Budget Group report.… Continue reading Vehicles Remain Popular, But Ownership Need Weakens, Avis Says
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Exclusive: Alibaba-backed startup AutoX applies for driver-less test permit in California
(Reuters) – Chinese startup AutoX, backed by e-commerce giant Alibaba, has applied to test self-driving vehicles without an in-car backup driver in California, the first challenger to Alphabet Inc’s autonomous driving venture Waymo to say it has done so. FILE PHOTO: A Waymo autonomous vehicle (formerly the Google self-driving car project) is displayed at the… Continue reading Exclusive: Alibaba-backed startup AutoX applies for driver-less test permit in California
Lyft: Lyft Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer to Keynote at the Credit Suisse 23rd Annual Technology Conference
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lyft, Inc. (Nasdaq:LYFT) announced today that Logan Green, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, will keynote at the Credit Suisse 23rd Annual Technology Conference on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Mr. Green is scheduled to appear at 1:40 p.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the event will be… Continue reading Lyft: Lyft Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer to Keynote at the Credit Suisse 23rd Annual Technology Conference
Reinventing the relationship between workers and tech
Rachel Kornberg Contributor Rachel Korberg is a program officer with the Ford Foundation’s Future of Work(ers) initiative, which seeks to build a more just and inclusive future for workers in our rapidly changing economy. A young father and kitchen worker in Pittsburgh was thrilled to get a job with a big restaurant chain that paid… Continue reading Reinventing the relationship between workers and tech
Uber drives up prices for shared rides, Chicago data reveals
(Reuters) – How much ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft charge customers throughout a day is one of the most closely held secrets in Silicon Valley. FILE PHOTO: An Uber pick-up location is pictured in San Diego, California, September 30. 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo But a law in Chicago requiring the companies to disclose fare data… Continue reading Uber drives up prices for shared rides, Chicago data reveals
EVGo joins hands with Lyft for fast charging network
This move will help the ride-sharing company as Lyft has planned to introduce 200 new electric vehicles for rideshare drivers in the Denver market. New Delhi: Electric vehicle charging network provider EVGo has partnered with shared mobility provider Lyft for fast charging network. The EVGo will provide fast charging facility to Lyft Express Drive EV… Continue reading EVGo joins hands with Lyft for fast charging network
A new Chicago ride-hailing law reveals for the first time what Uber and Lyft really charge (UBER, LYFT)
Uber and Lyft’s pricing strategies have been revealed for the first time thanks to a new Chicago law. A Reuters analysis of the data shows fares for shared rides in the city have risen significantly over the past year, while fares for single riders have remained stable. The data doesn’t differentiate between companies, but Uber… Continue reading A new Chicago ride-hailing law reveals for the first time what Uber and Lyft really charge (UBER, LYFT)
Passengers in Lyft and Aptiv’s self-driving cars have given their rides an average rating of 4.97 out of 5. A Lyft VP gives 3 reasons why. (LYFT)
Lyft has received enthusiastic feedback from the 75,000 rides it has given in Las Vegas using self-driving cars run by Aptiv‘s technology. Those passengers have given their rides an average rating of 4.97 points out of five, Taggart Matthiesen, Lyft‘s vice president of product for autonomous technology, told Business Insider in October. Matthiesen said he… Continue reading Passengers in Lyft and Aptiv’s self-driving cars have given their rides an average rating of 4.97 out of 5. A Lyft VP gives 3 reasons why. (LYFT)
Lyft: Announcing City Works DC Advisory Council, Seeking Grant Applications
Earlier this year, we announced Lyft City Works a major commitment to invest $50 million or 1% of profits — whichever is larger — to support local communities by solving transportation challenges. At Lyft, we know that by working together, we can do more to build our cities around people, not cars. In Washington, DC… Continue reading Lyft: Announcing City Works DC Advisory Council, Seeking Grant Applications
Lyft: Redeem Hilton Honors Points for Lyft Rides
Hilton Honors members can now redeem their Points on Lyft ride credits – this hospitality industry first, further integrates the travel experience and rewards members for everyday activities. How it works: At HiltonHonorsLyft.com, members may select a fixed amount of Points they’d like to redeem in exchange for Lyft credits in increments ranging from $10-$100*.… Continue reading Lyft: Redeem Hilton Honors Points for Lyft Rides