by Ben Schafer | Jul 8, 2016 | News
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...
by Nickolaus Hines | Jul 7, 2016 | News
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...
by Ben Schafer | Jul 6, 2016 | News
The growing popularity of cycling together with the rapid development of self-driving vehicles has raised the question whether the two are on a collision course. Google’s answer, laid out in its latest monthly report on its Self-Driving Car Project, is an emphatic no....
by Ben Schafer | Jul 1, 2016 | News
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...
by Ben Schafer | Jun 30, 2016 | News
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...
by Nickolaus Hines | Jun 29, 2016 | News
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...
by Nickolaus Hines | Jun 28, 2016 | News
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...
by Nickolaus Hines | Jun 27, 2016 | News
Starting today, Uber will have riders put their destination into the app while hailing a ride and the screen will show an upfront price. The biggest change for riders is that they will no longer clearly see surge pricing displayed. Surge pricing has defined Uber since...
by Nickolaus Hines | Jun 24, 2016 | News
Lyft announced that it will operate in Charleston, South Carolina, and Richmond, Virginia, on June 23. Lyft’s ever-growing network is making it easier and easier for anyone with a smartphone and a credit card to find a ride whether they are familiar with a city or...
by Ben Schafer | Jun 21, 2016 | News
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...
