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Articles tagged “ridesharing”

Ground Transport

Self-Driving Cars, Electric Vehicles and the Future of Hitting the Road

The sharing economy hardly puts a dent in the fact that most American road trips occur with owned cars. But look out for brands adapting to electric vehicles before driverless cars change things completely.

Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Skift | 6 years ago

Self-Driving Cars, Electric Vehicles and the Future of Hitting the Road
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Ground Transport

Why Airlines Should Embrace the Potential of Passenger Drones

Passenger drones are edging their way to becoming viable options for travelers transferring to and from airports. Airlines should explore how they can take advantage of this technology through potential upgrades and loyalty points before being left behind.

CarTrawler + Skift | 6 years ago

Why Airlines Should Embrace the Potential of Passenger Drones
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Ground Transport

New Research Finds Near-Universal Acceptance of Ridesharing Among Business Travelers

Ridesharing is now the norm for business travelers. As evidenced by Skift’s new survey on corporate travel ground transportation habits, it’s now widely embraced by business travelers from organizations across all industries and company sizes.

Lyft + Skift | 6 years ago

New Research Finds Near-Universal Acceptance of Ridesharing Among Business Travelers

Ground Transport

India’s Ola Enters Competitive Australian Ground Transport Market

India’s Ola has started operations in two major Australian cities, following hot on the heels of Estonia’s Taxify. The newcomers are exploiting opportunities unlocked when Uber paved the way for increased competition in a market in the tight grip of taxi operators.

Allan Leibowitz, Skift | 6 years ago

India’s Ola Enters Competitive Australian Ground Transport Market

Ground Transport

Interview: Silvercar CEO on Evolving With Shifts in Customer Behavior

Silvercar remains an interesting outlier in the car rental space. As part of Audi, it will be interesting to see how it grows its operation in the U.S. as self-driving vehicles hit the mainstream.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago

Interview: Silvercar CEO on Evolving With Shifts in Customer Behavior

Ground Transport

The Inside Story of an Online Travel Reunion at the New Uber

There were a ton of people who wanted the COO position at Uber, and it went to Expedia alum and former Orbtiz Worldwide CEO Barney Harford. The pressure will be on both Khosrowshahi and Harford to turn around the ridesharing company. As if there weren't abundant pressure already.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 6 years ago

The Inside Story of an Online Travel Reunion at the New Uber

Business Travel

Lyft Finally Goes Corporate With Carlson Wagonlit Travel Deal

Lyft is playing catch up in the corporate travel sector, and partnerships with the major global travel management companies are a good way to increase adoption. Uber's lead, however, remains enormous.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago

Lyft Finally Goes Corporate With Carlson Wagonlit Travel Deal

Ground Transport

Rental Car Companies Have Inched Their Way Back From the Brink

Now that the car rental giants have sold off their extra cars, they can focus on continuing to grow revenue. But is there really a long-term future for rental cars in a world that has embraced ridesharing?

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago

Rental Car Companies Have Inched Their Way Back From the Brink

Ground Transport

Flying Cars: Separating Hype From Real Potential

We're not saying flying cars won't exist; they already do. But at this point, it's ludicrous to expect the market to grow beyond a niche offering for the wealthy anytime in the next few decades. Don't buy the hype.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 7 years ago

Flying Cars: Separating Hype From Real Potential

Business Travel

Ridesharing and Car Services May Join Forces Sooner Than You Think

The irony of this conversation, unfortunately for car services, is that ridesharing trips already account for nearly half of ground transportation spending expensed through U.S. companies. So the fingerpointing and recriminations continue.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 8 years ago

Ridesharing and Car Services May Join Forces Sooner Than You Think