
A judge banned the ride-sharing service Uber from operating in Spain. The rule was a “cautionary measure” implemented while the court examines a case brought by the Madrid Taxi Association.
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The University of Rochester has partnered with Zimride by Enterprise — a free online ride-matching service of Enterprise Rent-A-Car — to offer a ride-sharing network for students, faculty and staff.
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Morgan Stanley is one of the first major firms to use Uber for Business, the ride-sharing service that allows employees to bill their trips directly to their company.
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According to the Transportation Sustainability Research Center’s (TSRC) Fall 2014 Carsharing Outlook, car sharing is continuing to expand in the Americas with over 1.6 million car-sharing members in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Brazil.
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Peer-to-peer ride-sharing Lyft has acquired Hitch, a ride-sharing mobile app platform that connects multiple passengers traveling along similar routes.
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To help support its expansion nationwide, Sidecar — a San Francisco-based ride-sharing app company — has raised $15 million in funds from investors, including Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson.
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The Amarillo City Council unanimously approved regulating ride-share services similar to taxi drivers.
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Uber, a mobile-application-based company that connects customers with vehicle drivers, has been temporarily banned by a regional court in Germany.
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As of Jan. 1, 2014, there were 24 active shared-use vehicle systems in the United States, according to the Transportation Sustainability Research Center’s car-sharing market overview for 2014. Car sharing also continues to expand in Canada, Mexico and Brazil.
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Lyft has launched Lyft Line, a shared ride program. For up to 60% less than an original Lyft ride, the Lyft app will connect you with a ride already going the same route.
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