ridesharing
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.
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.
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.
Japanese taxi-tech Newmo receives MUIP investment
Newmo specializes in enhancing taxi and ridesharing services in Japan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CEO of Philippine ride-hailing app steps aside
Eddie Ybanez said he will be replaced by former chief technology officer Kenneth Baylosis.
Go-Jek unveils new driver benefits program
It’s also launching a “driver community and innovation program” to pilot new technologies in the field.



