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Uber forecasts strong bookings as demand stays firm
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Uber forecasts strong bookings as demand stays firm

Uber also projected second-quarter adjusted earnings above estimates, sending its shares rose about 8% in premarket trading.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 2 min read
Lyft CEO on AI’s effect on ridesharing (and why he’s not worried)

Lyft CEO on AI’s effect on ridesharing (and why he’s not worried)

His argument is that AI can not automate trust. He believes passengers will not use an unbranded service for a task involving their personal safety.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 4 min read
Lyft shares jump as buyback raised to $750m
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Lyft shares jump as buyback raised to $750m

Lyft’s rides increased by 16%, totaling 218.4 million, with active riders rising by 11% to 24.2 million.
Naomi Li Gan · · 2 min read
Japanese taxi-tech Newmo receives MUIP investment
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Japanese taxi-tech Newmo receives MUIP investment

Newmo specializes in enhancing taxi and ridesharing services in Japan.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min read

Ola may dismiss 500 staff to focus on electric unit

To date, India-based Ola has shut down its other ventures such as Ola Cars, Ola Dash, Ola Foods, and Ola Cafe, The Economic Times reported.
Shadine Taufik · · 1 min read
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Here’s why Asia’s auto giants want a piece of the ride-hailing pie

Ola, which secured investment from Hyundai and Kia for its EV unit this week, isn’t the only regional ride-hailing player to get “Big Auto”’s backing.
Jack Ellis · · 6 min read
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Pathao bets on ecommerce as it regroups after layoffs and funding shortfall

After letting go of a “substantial” number of staff, the Gojek-backed startup is gunning after what it sees as a big opportunity.
Jack Ellis · · 9 min read
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In brief: Pathao in ‘massive downsizing’ after prospective investors pull out

Existing investor Openspace confirms “restructuring” efforts at the darling of the Bangladeshi tech scene, which is also backed by Gojek.
Aya Lin · · 1 min read

CEO of Philippine ride-hailing app steps aside

Eddie Ybanez said he will be replaced by former chief technology officer Kenneth Baylosis.
Jack Ellis · · 2 min read

Go-Jek unveils new driver benefits program

It’s also launching a “driver community and innovation program” to pilot new technologies in the field.
Jack Ellis · · 2 min read