Among the pioneers of the gig economy, rideshare services Uber and Lyft remain among the most closely watched service businesses. Uber in particular has grown in recognition to the point…
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As ridesharing becomes more of a ubiquitous part of the transportation ecosystem, the pitfalls of the industry have been put front and center. While larger ridesharing companies have made headlines…
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Atlanta-Based FinTech Startup Buckle Raises $31 Million to Expand Its Ridesharing Insurance Business
by Mike Jordanby Mike JordanAtlanta-based financial services company Buckle quietly (!) announced last week that it has raised $31 million in a huge Series A funding round. A tech-enabled provider of insurance coverage for…
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Parka Solutions Wants to Make Ride Hailing, E-Scooters More Profitable… With Advertising
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinWhile personal car ownership has not, and may never, completely fade, today’s consumers have a menu of transportation options: ride hailing, ride sharing, and micro-mobility vehicles like e-scooters and dockless…
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Can A Parking Platform Help Cities Manage the Electric Scooter Invasion?
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinNowhere is the rapidly-shifting mobility landscape more apparent than a city street. A place where, not too long ago you would have only found private cars, taxis, and maybe a…
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The App That Pays You Carbon Credits, Cryptocurrency, and Cash for Choosing Responsible Transit
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinIn a time where environmental regulations are increasingly becoming looser, entrepreneur Mark Cleveland believes that one of the biggest contributors to climate change — carbon emissions released by cars —…
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Hytch, An App That Pays Users for Sharing Their Ride, Lands Impact Investment Dollars
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinHytch, a sustainability-focused ridesharing tracking platform, is the first recipient of the first southeastern-focused impact investing fund. The $1.71 million fund was established last year by public-private entrepreneurial support organization…
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Coca-Cola Quenches Atlanta Riders’ Thirst With New Rideshare Commerce Startup Partnership
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinCargo, a startup that allows rideshare drivers to earn extra money and bring a commerce element into their riders’ experience, has partnered with Coca-Cola and simultaneously launched in Atlanta, their…