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Articles tagged “ridesharing”

Ground Transport

Uber Rideshare Revenue Ticking Upwards After Dramatic Fall

If you are grasping for any signs that the U.S. or global economies have a heartbeat, then consider that Uber's rideshare revenue has been ticking upwards in the past two weeks after plummeting over the past two months. No, this is not the same as China reopening or a promising coronavirus vaccine in the making, but at this point we'll latch onto almost anything.

Ground Transport

Skift Global Forum Preview: Avis Tackles Digital Innovation Through Partnerships

Doing just traditional car rental isn't going to cut it anymore, and Avis is rapidly expanding its alternative services.

Skift Global Forum Preview: Avis Tackles Digital Innovation Through Partnerships

Ground Transport

6 Uber IPO Roadshow Takeaways Every Travel Exec Needs to Know

Uber certainly isn't making a profit yet, which isn't the worst thing in the world, considering the mammoth market opportunity. Still, investors in its initial public offering should know it could take several years before that red ink turns black.

6 Uber IPO Roadshow Takeaways Every Travel Exec Needs to Know

Online Travel

Expedia Isn’t Ready to Invest Big in Restaurant Reservations

Expedia has dealt with a ton of distractions in recent years as it acquired Wotif, Travelocity, Orbitz Worldwide, and HomeAway, for example. CEO Mark Okerstrom wants to focus on the basics instead, and doesn't want to take bold steps into dining reservations or food delivery for now. On the other hand, Expedia is a very acquisitive company so never say never.

Expedia Isn’t Ready to Invest Big in Restaurant Reservations

Ground Transport

Uber CEO Hopes IPO Will Solve Its Saudi Arabia Investor Problem

Uber needs to shed its Saudi Arabia investment as long as Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman remains in power, and the country bombs innocents in Yemen. Uber's leaders know they have to do this, but how they dump their Saudi investment and the extent of the divorce remain to be seen.

Uber CEO Hopes IPO Will Solve Its Saudi Arabia Investor Problem

Ground Transport

Uber, Airbnb and Lyft Are Setting Up 2019 as a Landmark Year in Travel IPOs

In initial public offering land, it's a long time until 2019. The markets are turbulent at the moment and there are big regulatory headaches that stubbornly persist, but investors are salivating at the prospect of dropping some money into Uber and/or Airbnb. These IPO plans could be very impactful.

Uber, Airbnb and Lyft Are Setting Up 2019 as a Landmark Year in Travel IPOs

Airlines

Opportunities for the 15 Ways Travelers Use Mobile: Skift Research

If there is a common thread throughout the in-destination journey today, it’s mobile. Even so, gaps exist in mobile usage between parts of the journey and the key players in each part. For those that are behind, it’s urgent to play catch-up.

Opportunities for the 15 Ways Travelers Use Mobile: Skift Research

Airlines

All The Ways U.S. Travelers Use Mobile at Destinations: New Skift Research

From finding things to do, to making spontaneous bookings, and more, mobile has a role to play at each part of the in-destination journey. Travel brands that can add value to this mobile journey have a lot to gain.

All The Ways U.S. Travelers Use Mobile at Destinations: New Skift Research

Ground Transport

How Nairobi-Based Ridesharing Service Little Competes With Uber in Africa

On the streets of Nairobi, homegrown ridesharing service Little is giving Uber a run for its money. And judging by the growth, innovative ideas are proving just as useful as deep pockets.

How Nairobi-Based Ridesharing Service Little Competes With Uber in Africa

Airlines

Airports Could Improve Revenue by Figuring New Uses for Empty Parking Lots

When flyers think about spending money at the airport, sandwiches and lattes quickly come to mind. But airports are thinking just as much about money spent in the parking lot, and they might need to change their approach.

Airports Could Improve Revenue by Figuring New Uses for Empty Parking Lots