Ride Sharing Apps

• Uber stripped of licence in London, U.K. over safety ‘failures’

  It’s the latest chapter in Uber’s rocky history with London transport officials.

  World

  Nov 25, 2019
  
• BC’s Passenger Transportation Branch continues crackdown on illegal ride-hailing companies

  People caught illegally operating a ride-hailing service are subject to penalties and fines of $1,150.

  Jan 29, 2018
  
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• Uber lost over $1 billion in first half of 2016: Report

  Uber lost at least $1.27 billion before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization in the first six months of 2016, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.

  Tech

  Aug 25, 2016
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• Uber is getting a $3.5 billion cash infusion from Saudi Arabia

  Uber said Wednesday it is getting a massive cash infusion from Saudi Arabia.

  Money

  Jun 2, 2016
• Taxis aren’t our main competition, drivers are: Uber legal director

  Uber Canada's legal director says the ride-sharing outfit isn't spooked by the prospect of taxi companies developing their own competing app-based services.

  Tech

  Apr 5, 2016
• French ride-sharing startup Blablacar raises $200M

  French startup Blablacar, which hooks up travellers who want to share a car for long-distance trips, says it has raised $200 million in investment as it seeks to ramp up global expansion.

  Tech

  Sep 17, 2015
• Uber to invest $1 billion in India to expand operations: Report

  Ride-hailing service Uber has announced a $1 billion investment for the Indian market for the next nine months as it hopes to expand services and products, news reports said Friday.

  Tech

  Jul 31, 2015
• Billionaire investor Carl Icahn makes $100M investment in Lyft

  Carl Icahn is joining the parade of investors in startups, hitching a $100 million ride with on-demand ride sharing service Lyft.

  Tech

  May 15, 2015
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• Best new apps to watch out for in 2015

  Uber, Facebook, Instagram - sure, they've been all the rage, but as 2014 winds down we're all ready for something fresh.

  Tech

  Jan 2, 2015
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• Is rider safety the real problem for Uber and Lyft?

  A new threat to the taxi app industry's impressive start could come from customers — if enough people stop using the services over fears that drivers aren't safe.

  Tech

  Dec 11, 2014