Anyone who has taken more than a few Uber rides will know how complicated things can be when you need to be picked up in a busy, unfamiliar location. A call from the driver is all but guaranteed as they attempt to find your precise location while you look out through a field of cars in hopes of spotting your … Continue reading
Uber is having a torrid time, and I can’t help but feel that this is an inflection point for the ride-hailing giant. It either has to set off on a new path towards fairness for its workers, or this point, right here, right now, will mark the beginning of its end. Those who have followed Uber’s so-called “disruption” of the taxi market, will know the constant debate between drivers and the “app platform” over the fairness of its algorithm, and how it pays its workers, all too well. It’s a David and Goliath fight, but David is still yet to…
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UK-based EV startup Arrival is working with Uber to develop an electric car that will be “purpose-built” for ride-hailing. Arrival plans to put the car into production in late 2023 and says it will not be exclusive to Uber. Instead, the startup says the goal is to create an affordable vehicle that would appeal to the millions of ride-hailing drivers around the world.
It’s another vote of confidence in Arrival, which just became a publicly traded company in March after merging with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. Founded in 2015, Arrival is also developing electric delivery vans (with UPS as a customer) and buses. It also has backing from Hyundai and Kia.
Arrival and Uber released a handful of renderings of the new car’s...
Well, well, well. Isn’t this a turn up for the books. Ride-hailing giant Uber is doing as it’s told and will pay its British workers a proper minimum wage, pension, and holiday pay. As the BBC reports, Uber has said that it will pay its 70,000 UK-based drivers the nation’s national minimum living wage of £8.72 ($12.14) an hour to over-25s — but with a big juicy caveat. Uber said that it did not expect the change to result in higher fares. This is surprising for a company still struggling to turn a consistent profit, it’s not exactly clear where…
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A group of Uber drivers have filed a legal case in Amsterdam claiming that the platform’s algorithm unfairly dismissed them from the service without appeal. Dutch news outlet NOS reports that four Uber drivers, three British and one Portuguese, filed the case at a district court yesterday. The drivers say automated firing is not allowed and according to European law, there must be human intervention before such an important decision is made. Uber is contesting the claims, and told the BBC that humans had intervened before the drivers’ accounts were deactivated. “As part of our regular processes, the drivers in this…
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The Uber for moving furniture is the latest app that has been launched using Uber technology. Since its launch, people from across the world are using it whenever they are moving. Let us look at the reasons why it is becoming a fast favorite for all people who are migrating from one place to another.
The global Light Duty Vehicles Market size is projected to be USD 922.21 billion by 2025, as per a new report released by Million Insights.
In the recent past, OEMs are increasingly investing in the development of autonomous electric vehicles.
For example, the Indian government is planning for sales of around 6-7 million units of electric vehicles by 2026.
In addition, the use of electric vehicles for commercial transportation is gaining traction in the past years.Request a Sample Copy of Light Duty Vehicles Market Report @ https://www.millioninsights.com/industry-reports/global-light-duty-vehicles-market/request-sampleOnline ridesharing companies such as Uber Technology and Ola Cabs are increasingly deploying shared mobility services.
In addition, the growing use of light-duty vehicles in courier services and micro transit are further bolstering the light duty vehicle market growth.Emerging countries are witnessing significant growth in the e-commerce industry.
Growth in e-commerce industry has resulted in a demand for efficient logistic services, which in turn, has accelerated the adoption of light duty vehicles.
As per the report circulated by the experts the scope of the global Ride Sharing Market was priced at US$ 6.68 billion in 2017.
The sellers that deliver the facilities are recognized as the companies of transport system.
Market Overview: The model of the business is designated by way of these companies consistent with the targeted clienteles of the zone.
The travelers can go anywhere they need to go, conveniently having no necessity to take a private vehicle or to take a ride of taxi or bus.
Furthermore, ride sharing is price operative; because beyond one person share the ride and it is easy to catch a ride over a website or an app.
Due to such profits, the global market for ridesharing is expected to develop considerably during the nearby years.
UK-based EV startup Arrival is working with Uber to develop an electric car that will be “purpose-built” for ride-hailing. Arrival plans to put the car into production in late 2023 and says it will not be exclusive to Uber. Instead, the startup says the goal is to create an affordable vehicle that would appeal to the millions of ride-hailing drivers around the world.
It’s another vote of confidence in Arrival, which just became a publicly traded company in March after merging with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. Founded in 2015, Arrival is also developing electric delivery vans (with UPS as a customer) and buses. It also has backing from Hyundai and Kia.
Arrival and Uber released a handful of renderings of the new car’s...
A group of Uber drivers have filed a legal case in Amsterdam claiming that the platform’s algorithm unfairly dismissed them from the service without appeal. Dutch news outlet NOS reports that four Uber drivers, three British and one Portuguese, filed the case at a district court yesterday. The drivers say automated firing is not allowed and according to European law, there must be human intervention before such an important decision is made. Uber is contesting the claims, and told the BBC that humans had intervened before the drivers’ accounts were deactivated. “As part of our regular processes, the drivers in this…
This story continues at The Next Web
Or just read more coverage about: Uber
The global Light Duty Vehicles Market size is projected to be USD 922.21 billion by 2025, as per a new report released by Million Insights.
In the recent past, OEMs are increasingly investing in the development of autonomous electric vehicles.
For example, the Indian government is planning for sales of around 6-7 million units of electric vehicles by 2026.
In addition, the use of electric vehicles for commercial transportation is gaining traction in the past years.Request a Sample Copy of Light Duty Vehicles Market Report @ https://www.millioninsights.com/industry-reports/global-light-duty-vehicles-market/request-sampleOnline ridesharing companies such as Uber Technology and Ola Cabs are increasingly deploying shared mobility services.
In addition, the growing use of light-duty vehicles in courier services and micro transit are further bolstering the light duty vehicle market growth.Emerging countries are witnessing significant growth in the e-commerce industry.
Growth in e-commerce industry has resulted in a demand for efficient logistic services, which in turn, has accelerated the adoption of light duty vehicles.
Anyone who has taken more than a few Uber rides will know how complicated things can be when you need to be picked up in a busy, unfamiliar location. A call from the driver is all but guaranteed as they attempt to find your precise location while you look out through a field of cars in hopes of spotting your … Continue readingUber is having a torrid time, and I can’t help but feel that this is an inflection point for the ride-hailing giant. It either has to set off on a new path towards fairness for its workers, or this point, right here, right now, will mark the beginning of its end. Those who have followed Uber’s so-called “disruption” of the taxi market, will know the constant debate between drivers and the “app platform” over the fairness of its algorithm, and how it pays its workers, all too well. It’s a David and Goliath fight, but David is still yet to…
This story continues at The Next Web
Or just read more coverage about: Uber
Well, well, well. Isn’t this a turn up for the books. Ride-hailing giant Uber is doing as it’s told and will pay its British workers a proper minimum wage, pension, and holiday pay. As the BBC reports, Uber has said that it will pay its 70,000 UK-based drivers the nation’s national minimum living wage of £8.72 ($12.14) an hour to over-25s — but with a big juicy caveat. Uber said that it did not expect the change to result in higher fares. This is surprising for a company still struggling to turn a consistent profit, it’s not exactly clear where…
This story continues at The Next Web
Or just read more coverage about: Uber
The Uber for moving furniture is the latest app that has been launched using Uber technology. Since its launch, people from across the world are using it whenever they are moving. Let us look at the reasons why it is becoming a fast favorite for all people who are migrating from one place to another.
As per the report circulated by the experts the scope of the global Ride Sharing Market was priced at US$ 6.68 billion in 2017.
The sellers that deliver the facilities are recognized as the companies of transport system.
Market Overview: The model of the business is designated by way of these companies consistent with the targeted clienteles of the zone.
The travelers can go anywhere they need to go, conveniently having no necessity to take a private vehicle or to take a ride of taxi or bus.
Furthermore, ride sharing is price operative; because beyond one person share the ride and it is easy to catch a ride over a website or an app.
Due to such profits, the global market for ridesharing is expected to develop considerably during the nearby years.