Articles tagged “sharing”

Better pet sitting isn't disrupting any existing services. Instead it's massively improving the existing ways people find trusted places to leave their animals.

As they strive to make it easier for people to get around and people earn some extra cash, these (paid) sharing services will face their biggest challenge finding success in destinations not densely populated or where taxi and transit systems work well.

One key issue that was lost amidst all the hyperbolic accusations that the Taxi Commission was killing innovation was that New York's regulations do a relatively good job preventing drivers from discriminating against their clientele based on either their destination or appearance.

Despite setbacks in New York City -- which will be the largest maket in the U.S. -- there's enthusiasm, technology, and funding to keep the movement rolling.

Airbnb's urban clientele make it more interesting to media, but traditional vacation rental companies that match innovation with strong, existing markets are companies to watch.

Bravado has taken Uber far, but challenging the U.S.'s best taxi system proved to be too big a challenge for the San Francisco startup.

Unlike Hantman's previous job, his role at Airbnb will require city-by-city battles over the zoning restrictions and tax issues that complicate the prospects of an IPO.

As with Uber and the other competitors, it's all about giving users a genuine reason to care about your service as well as a good reason to use it when hailing by hand isn't always a challenge.

Once residents start shelling out the annual $95 fee for the long-delayed bike share, they should cognizant that’s it’s cheaper (and healthier) than yearly car upkeep or even an MTA card.

The army of car-share services keep expressing surprise that not everyone is happy with how they may change the car rental, car buying, and other transport industries. It's time they figured out how to play in the big leagues.