Location-based software

Uber Real Estate is Now Disrupting Real Estate With Their Uber Model

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Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Economy, Transport, Finance, Carsharing, Commuting, Location-based software, Uber, Uberisation, Real estate broker, National Association of Realtors, Real estate

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --UberReal Estate has announced the launch of Uber Real Estate services.Uber Real Estate is disrupting the traditional real estate brokerage brick and mortar business model by reducing the transaction cost by up to 50 percent using their unique on-demand model.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --UberReal Estate has announced the launch of Uber Real Estate services.Uber Real Estate is disrupting the traditional real estate brokerage brick and mortar business model by reducing the transaction cost by up to 50 percent using their unique on-demand model.
  • We will make UberReal Estate the premium service it should be, provide the ultimate value and market liquidity.This is for the people," says Brent Ritz, Chairman of Uber Real Estate.
  • "People are completely sick of fees and the boring drama of under-educated inexperienced Realtor cheerleaders.UberReal Estate provides superior service withthe unnecessary overhead, inefficiencies and bureaucracy removed.Uber Real Estate is the much-needed disruption in the Real Estate space."
  • Uber Real Estate owns the Trademark, for the word, Uber, itself, for Real Estate.

American Financial Benefits Center Says FTC Refund Checks for Uber Drivers Likely Help a Few Student Loan Borrowers Better Afford Life

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Friday, August 17, 2018
Economy, Loans, Money, Finance, Student financial aid, Carsharing, Commuting, Location-based software, Uber, Student loan

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Student loan borrowers may seek side income to better afford their loan payments and other living expenses.

Key Points: 
  • EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Student loan borrowers may seek side income to better afford their loan payments and other living expenses.
  • The FTC mailed refund checks out back in July to Uber drivers as part of a settlement with Uber Technologies, which exaggerated estimated income that drivers in certain cities could expect to earn.
  • American Financial Benefits Center (AFBC), a document preparation service company that assists its clients with federal student loan repayment plan applications knows those checks will likely be highly appreciated, as many Uber drivers use Uber as a secondary source of income.
  • American Financial Benefits Center is a document preparation company that helps clients apply for federal student loan repayment plans that fit their personal financial and student loan situation.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Interior Storage Device for Automobiles (MTN-3091)

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Thursday, August 9, 2018
Transport, Carsharing, Commuting, Location-based software, Uber, Uberisation, Driving

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- An inventor from Mount Vernon, N.Y., has developed the CADDY, a device that is attached to the back side of a vehicle driver's seat.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- An inventor from Mount Vernon, N.Y., has developed the CADDY, a device that is attached to the back side of a vehicle driver's seat.
  • "I am an Uber driver, and as a courtesy, I wanted to offer convenience items to my passengers.
  • I developed my invention to allow these items to be within reach," said the inventor.
  • In addition, it is producible in various colors and sizes to enhance any vehicle interior.

Bellhop Transforms Ride-Sharing with Innovative Aggregator App

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Transport, Transportation network companies, E-commerce, Online marketplaces, Sustainable transport, Commuting, Location-based software, Uber, Lyft, Google Play, App store

In just one app, users can compare pricing and access rides across multiple ride-shares such as Lyft, Uber, Curb, Juno and Arro.

Key Points: 
  • In just one app, users can compare pricing and access rides across multiple ride-shares such as Lyft, Uber, Curb, Juno and Arro.
  • Select the cheapest ride, the quickest pickup or other filters such as car type all within one app.
  • Bellhop helps service providers access more riders and even helps reduce deadheading (when on-demand cars travel empty).
  • Visit http://www.bellhop.app , the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store to download the app and start enjoying the future of on-demand transport.

Mobility On Demand Market To See 10% Growth Over 2018-2024

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Transport, Transportation network companies, Carsharing, Uberisation, Location-based software, Commuting, Uber, Transportation as a Service, Grab, DiDi

According to a latest research report by Global Market Insights, Inc. " Mobility on Demand Market is predicted to be valued USD 200 billion by 2024."

Key Points: 
  • According to a latest research report by Global Market Insights, Inc. " Mobility on Demand Market is predicted to be valued USD 200 billion by 2024."
  • Using mobile technologies, travelers are seeking more freedom of movement, demanding advanced mobility solutions such as car rental services and positively impacting the mobility on demand market.
  • The legalization of ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Grab, by the government of Malaysia will drive the mobility on demand market growth in the region.
  • Growing concerns regarding the privacy and security of the customer data are expected to challenge the mobility on demand market growth.

Rideshare study shows Via drivers earn the most in NYC

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Monday, July 2, 2018
Transport, Transportation network companies, Carsharing, Sustainable transport, Commuting, Location-based software, Uber, Lyft

Via driver partners are on average earning 43% more than Lyft drivers and 35% more than Uber drivers in the New York market.

Key Points: 
  • Via driver partners are on average earning 43% more than Lyft drivers and 35% more than Uber drivers in the New York market.
  • Via is the only rideshare company in the city to already have the vast majority of drivers on its platform earning well above the recommended $17.22 earnings floor, while achieving a record 70% utilization.
  • Via drivers on average take home $21.73 per hour after expenses.
  • This translates to both better earning potential for drivers and reduced congestion and emissions, as fewer empty cars are clogging the streets.

rideOS launches out of stealth with a $9M Series A led by Sequoia and a partnership with Autonomic, a Ford subsidiary

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Friday, June 15, 2018
Transport, Transportation network companies, Carsharing, Uberisation, Commuting, Location-based software, Uber, Mike Vernal, Sequoia, Ford Motor Company, Autonomous car

Sequoia Capital led the round with participation from Graph Ventures and SV Angel, and Sequoia Partner Mike Vernal has joined rideOS's board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • Sequoia Capital led the round with participation from Graph Ventures and SV Angel, and Sequoia Partner Mike Vernal has joined rideOS's board of directors.
  • In tandem, the company has announced its partnership with Ford-owned Autonomic, to address key challenges in the area of self-driving vehicle technology.
  • rideOS was started in June 2017 by two founding members of Uber's Advanced Technology Division on mapping and self-driving vehicle technology.
  • rideOS CEO Justin Ho was formerly the Head of Strategy for Uber's ATD, and rideOS CTO Chris Blumenberg served as Head of Map Services at Uber.

SURE Launches RideSafe™ -- An Industry-First Passenger Insurance Solution For Ridesharing Networks, Beginning With Uber And Lyft

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Thursday, June 14, 2018
Transport, Transportation network companies, Carsharing, Sustainable transport, Commuting, Location-based software, Lyft, Uber, Uber protests and legal actions, Real-time ridesharing

NEW YORK, June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- SURE , a leading insurance technology platform, today announced RideSafe, a first-to-market insurance product offering passengers essential coverage for ridesharing networks, beginning with Uber and Lyft.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- SURE , a leading insurance technology platform, today announced RideSafe, a first-to-market insurance product offering passengers essential coverage for ridesharing networks, beginning with Uber and Lyft.
  • RideSafe works by connecting a customer's Uber or Lyft account to their SURE Insurance app, and once coverage is initially authorized, the passenger's ride is automatically insured.
  • Today, for the more than one hundred million Americans who use rideshare networks SURE has developed the best solution for their insurance needs.
  • Beginning today, SURE customers in more than 38 U.S. states can enroll in RideSafe coverage when using rideshare services like Uber and Lyft often in under 60 seconds.

Luxury Promise Introduces Artificial Intelligence to the Secondary Luxury Market

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Monday, June 11, 2018
Technology, Business, Computing, Carsharing, Transportation network companies, Uberisation, Commuting, Location-based software, Uber, Luxury goods, Artificial intelligence, IBM

Luxury Promise, the London based, premium luxury marketplace, is announcing the upcoming release of its new E-Commerce platform powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Key Points: 
  • Luxury Promise, the London based, premium luxury marketplace, is announcing the upcoming release of its new E-Commerce platform powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Sabrina Sadiq, Co-Founder & CEO of Luxury Promise said: "We want to be the Uber of luxury by providing a fast and instant service.
  • Once only accessible by large tech groups such as Google or IBM, this technique is now brought to the field of luxury resale by a startup, Luxury Promise.
  • Luxury Promise has closed its seed round funding to expand into the Middle East and to further develop the AI Application.

This type of automation software could create millions of jobs, rather than destroy them, says Zack Chen of Impressions Holdings

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Transport, Transportation network companies, Commuting, Carsharing, Location-based software, Uber, Uberisation, Lyft

When people think of the gig economy most think of the likes of Uber, Lyft or Task Rabbit.

Key Points: 
  • When people think of the gig economy most think of the likes of Uber, Lyft or Task Rabbit.
  • Zack Chen of Impressions , one of the #20 fastest growing software companies of 2017 (Inc. 5000) , believes that automation software could actually spark growth in job markets through vast, gig-based workforces.
  • Zack's new website, AutonomousTurk.com, was created for the purpose of informing readers about this advancement in automation technology.
  • In his most recent article, " Entering the Automation Age ," the founder discusses how young tech companies are able to emerge and compete with larger entities through automation.