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Ride-sharing
Uber president walks away after six months on the job
by
Amy Scott
Mar 20, 2017
The president of Uber is quitting after just six months on the job. In a statement, former Target executive Jeff Jones said his approach to leadership was “inconsistent” with what he experienced at Uber. The news is just the latest in a seemingly unending stream of bad publicity for the company. After a viral video […]
Why ride sharing companies are absent from SXSW
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Molly Wood
Mar 15, 2017
Austin's 'quirky charm' is partly behind the city's complicated relationship with on-demand technology firms.
Riding while black is a disadvantage, a new study finds
Oct 31, 2016
Researchers tested hundreds of requests for ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft.
Uber and Lyft battle to attract new drivers
Sep 14, 2016
Signup bonuses and retention deals are part of the new rideshare package.
Why China was a tough market for Uber
by
Annie Baxter
Aug 1, 2016
After years of losses, Uber is selling its China business to rival Didi Chuxing.
Boat-sharing can make your sailing dreams a reality
Jun 10, 2016
A look at how one couple is bringing the sharing economy to the elite world of yacht sailing.
Local Money: Austin battles with Uber and Lyft
Feb 19, 2016
The city wants tighter rules for ride-sharing companies, like fingerprint checks.
For public good, not for profit.
The Dispatch, Episode 2: Zenefits, TV prices, and car sharing
by
Molly Wood
Feb 12, 2016
Insert-tech-boom-cliche here.
GM invests $500 million in Lyft. What's in it for both sides?
Jan 4, 2016
The deal could give GM insight into ridesharing. Lyft gets a big infusion of cash.
Uber expands its reach abroad
by
Janet Nguyen
Sep 22, 2015
But it has to compete with other pre-established services in the markets it enters.