Hawaii visitors tend to be priced out or unfortunate on car rental services. However, they can get about the islands through Holoholo, a locally-owned and new ride-hailing application. Launched earlier this year, Holoholo works in an identical way to Lyft and Uber’s applications. Using it requires installing the application on your mobile device, registering there, […]
Do you find it difficult to get a Lyft or Uber ride? If yes, take comfort in knowing that you are only one of the many people who experience the issue. As per the Tourism Department of New Mexico, the lack of ride-share services is just a part of this state’s ramping-up stage as it […]
New legislation that regulates ride-share businesses in Seattle is taking effect. A new US dispute resolution center as well as the minimum rates that companies must give their drivers, are part of the rules. There are also question marks on whether the regulatory changes would bring about high prices for users. As for Francis Kamau, […]
With the demand getting back up after COVID-19-induced lows, ride-share businesses are trying to get into public markets. Didi Chuxing applied for an IPO in the United States of America, and even Via Transportation plans to make the same move. On the other hand, Grab is seeking a merger with special-purpose acquisition company Altimeter Growth. […]
With customer demand for Via, the ride-share service program of Jersey City, increasing, Mayor Steven Fulop stated that he plans on expanding the service. On Facebook, Jersey City’s Mayor shared a report that details Via’s better-than-anticipated increase in demand. Via has offered workers, visitors, and residents the option to travel in the US city for […]
Wilmington’s economy has opened again as filled restaurants, arts events, and bars testify to their community’s requirement for reconnecting after a long lockdown. For Wilmington-based Lyft and Uber’s ride-share service users, commuting and/or traveling from their home to social outings and back are becoming pricier than they once were. Many Wilmington users have stated that […]
It is perhaps not a bad move for Lyft and Uber to bring back surge pricing in the US state. The pricing practice has not been available here since March 2020, when Governor Charlie Baker announced an emergency due to a bill passed way back in 2016. As per the bill, a ride-hailing business and […]
The Oxford Board of Aldermen considers a new order that would make two designated areas for ride-share service vehicles and taxicabs to pick up and drop off people who come to Oxford Square. The spots would be near the parking garage of Downtown Oxford as well as along 14th Street near Tyler Avenue and Harrison […]
It is becoming more and more costly for people to hail a ride. With ride-share services such as Lyft and Uber combating driver deficits, there is a 40% increase in ride prices nationwide, as per Rakuten’s data. The sudden increase is affecting big cities, especially LA, Chicago, and NYC. As for industry analysts, as the […]
Didi disclosed a net loss of $1.60 billion for last year as the ride-sharing firm proceeds with its plans to have an IPO (Initial Public Offering) in the US. In the company’s first-ever application for a publicly listed status here, Didi mentioned that $100 million is the offering. That financial placeholder would change if Didi […]