ride-hailing
Women’s Preferences Expand Nationwide, Giving More Control to Riders and Drivers
Rideshare users and drivers across the U.S. have been asking for more options in how they ride and earn. Feedback from women riders and drivers highlighted a strong desire for choice and comfort—parti...
Honolulu Rideshare Driver Talks Pay, Costs, and Why Flexibility Keeps Him on the Road
Richard Detty has been driving for Uber and Lyft in Honolulu since 2017, balancing his rideshare work with his own Amazon business selling Hawaiian products like mochi crunch cookies. “It was a side h...
Waymo and Rideshare Cars Return to Market Street
After five years, Market Street in San Francisco will see cars again. Starting August 26, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency will allow Waymo autonomous vehicles and rideshare services ...
Tesla Rolls Out Self-Driving Ride-Hailing Pilot in Austin — What Rideshare Drivers Should Know
Tesla has quietly launched a pilot program for its autonomous taxi service in Austin, Texas, deploying a fleet of about 10 self-driving Model Y SUVs, according to TechCrunch. While the program is limi...
Uber Rediscovers the Bus with Route Share
Silicon Valley is no stranger to reinventing old concepts under the guise of innovation, and Uber’s latest announcement, “Route Share,” is no exception. Dubbed by critics as yet another at...
Uber launches new features to simplify ride-hailing for seniors
Ridesharing giants Uber and Lyft are ramping up efforts to serve a growing demographic of riders: seniors. Both companies have begun debuting innovations tailored to older adults, including enhanced s...