Uber Didn’t Listen Enough to Cities, a Top European Exec Concedes
Patrick Whyte, Skift
Uber has tried hard to change its image in recent years, but has it worked?
5 months ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
Uber has tried hard to change its image in recent years, but has it worked?
5 months ago
Eric Newcomer, Bloomberg
Aside from getting rid of a worthy competitor and making it family, the deal bolsters Uber’s position as a global player against rival Lyft as both head for a public listing.
6 months ago
Lulu Yilun Chen, Bloomberg
Didi Chuxing has a string of problems now, among them a poor safety image, fresh competition from players such as Meituan Dianping and China's cooling economy. A re-evaluation of its businesses is needed.
7 months ago
Yoolim Lee, Crystal Tse and Joyce Koh, Bloomberg
This is a battle of titans in the ridehailing sector in Southeast Asia. And with Go-Jek and Grab angling to become the region's super-app, providing a plethora of services from insurance to payment, describing them as ridehailing players will soon no longer do.
7 months ago
Yoolim Lee and Natnicha Chuwiruch, Bloomberg
Thailand’s Central Group, which owns hotels, restaurants, supermarkets and department stores, now wants to grab a piece of ride hailing. Why not? For one, imagine the promotions it can push, via the Grab Thailand app, to a captive audience sitting restless in snarling traffic.
8 months ago
Giles Turner, Ruth David, and Manuel Baigorri, Bloomberg
Tel Aviv-based Gett aims to overtake Uber and Lyft. But some investors like Volkswagen and Vostok, a Swedish fund manager, aren't adding in more money. The lack of capital is hindering the startup's pace.
10 months ago