With Uber potentially announcing an IPO this year, it’s working overtime to clear up any issues surrounding rideshare, independent contractor status – and bad publicity. However, recent lawsuits are making this more difficult. In this round up, senior RSG contributor John Ince covers the latest lawsuit news plus gig economy workers’ feelings toward flexible work options.
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What will it take for Uber to show profitability? For one thing, demand. Senior RSG contributor John Ince covers this week’s round up of ridesharing news, including demand for Uber/Lyft, why Uber is different from Amazon, and the possibility of ‘flying cars’ in the distant future.
2019 is the year of the IPO for many popular companies, including Uber, Lyft, Airbnb and more. But how will recent market volatility impact these companies’ plans? Senior RSG contributor John Ince covers that concern, plus how people are shifting from expensive ambulances to rideshare, and riders’ reactions to getting picked up in a Tesla Model 3.
We here at RSG wish you a happy holiday season! We’re still on vacation until January 2, but the news never sleeps. Senior RSG contributor John Ince shares the most interesting rideshare news stories of this week, including a recent lawsuit settlement and a heartwarming holiday story.
As we approach 2019 and IPOs for both Lyft and Uber, questions (legal and otherwise) are beginning to challenge the assumed dominant position of Uber. Could Google be the winner in the end, or will Uber continue to dictate in the rideshare space? Senior RSG contributor John Ince addresses those questions and more in this week’s round up.
