by Admin | Jul 6, 2016 | Advice, Companies, News
Companies like Uber and Airbnb are often referred to with terms like “revolutionary” or “disruptive,” both of which are used in a positive light. They’re looked upon by many as models for how to challenge preconceived notions about a given market or product, and they...
by Admin | Jun 20, 2016 | Companies, News
Uber’s strong presence in the Middle East has made them richer–by $3.5 billion. The ride-sharing juggernaut just raised $3.5 billion from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, and it’s the largest amount of money the company has ever received from a single...
by Admin | Jun 5, 2016 | Companies, News, Technology
We may not yet have the flying cars “The Jetsons” promised, but there is a good chance that self-driving vehicles will soon become a reality. Uber is test driving a hybrid Ford Fusion to collect mapping data and study self-driving capabilities as a way to make driving...
by Admin | May 18, 2016 | Companies, News
While passengers have the option of giving their driver money as a thank you, the Uber model runs as a cashless economy – part of the reason it’s so popular. Many clients don’t have cash on them, nor do drivers have the ability to make change if the client does...
by Admin | Dec 28, 2015 | Companies, News
The Seattle City Council voted on December 14th to allow for-hire drivers working for companies like Uber and Lyft to unionize within the city, though those companies are against the idea. Ride-hailing apps like Uber are a growing part of the economy, with huge...
