Uber and Bitcoin tango in Argentina

Uber and Bitcoin tango in Argentina

In Argentina, a much-anticipated alliance appears to have been forged between Uber and Bitcoin, two forces widely regarded as among the most “disruptive” in the modern global economy. The announcement by Xapo — a Switzerland-based company that offers a Bitcoin-based...
Everything You Need To Know About Lyft Premier

Everything You Need To Know About Lyft Premier

Lyft has gone luxury. The second biggest ride-hail company in the United States announced a service called Lyft Premier today for riders who want something a little fancier than the average ride-hail ride. In this case, a BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, Lexus ES, or Cadillac...
Uber driver tracking raises Big Brother concerns

Uber driver tracking raises Big Brother concerns

By most accounts, Uber makes a pretty nifty app, but its latest feature — monitoring acceleration and braking — isn’t sitting well with its drivers. Uber announced the forthcoming features in its driver app this week, ahead the Fourth of July weekend — a time...
Hertz hails Uber & Lyft

Hertz hails Uber & Lyft

When it comes to ride-hailing, the rental car company Hertz has apparently decided if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. On Thursday, Hertz announced that it had inked deals with both Uber and Lyft to rent its older vehicles to drivers at special rates. The deals formalize...
All Of The Different Ways To Summon An Uber

All Of The Different Ways To Summon An Uber

Wink is a one-stop smart home control that can dim the lights, lock the door, and change the temperature. And now, starting on June 28, it can also hail an Uber. Smart homes are far from ubiquitous. Controlling everything with a top of a screen still feels like a far...
Lyft Might Be Up For Sale, But Who Would Buy It?

Lyft Might Be Up For Sale, But Who Would Buy It?

Lyft hired an investment bank with a reputation for connecting tech companies with buyers, according to anonymous sources that spoke with the The Wall Street Journal. The bank, Qatalyst Partners LP, could be either helping Lyft raise another round of funding, or doing...
Gett goes hard at Uber in NYC

Gett goes hard at Uber in NYC

The upstart ride-hailing service Gett is getting up in Uber’s grill in New York City, arguably the most competitive market in the United States for both drivers and passengers.  The Israel-based company, which already has a strong presence in Europe, is out this week...