Lyft, a startup that has attracted attention for its rapid expansion, is also seeking a new way to monetize its services.Lyft announced Tuesday it is seeking $1 billion in venture capital funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Andreessen Media and Founders Fund.The round includes a total of $500 million in cash and a $500,000 equity investment.The company […]
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This taxi driver has a pretty good idea of what to expect when he picks you up at the airport
A taxi driver in Melbourne is offering free transportation to anyone who wants to drive him to work, even though he might not know what that means.A spokesman for Melbourne’s Transport Department told news.com.au that the taxi is being run by Uber driver John Dutton and it has been working for a month, with the […]
Which company is doing the most driving in NYC?
Transportation data company Transdev has come under fire for its handling of drivers.A report from the New York Taxi Workers Alliance shows that the company has lost drivers on more than one occasion.“I’m a huge proponent of transparency in the transportation system, but this is the first time I’ve ever seen a report that has […]
How the Affordable Care Act has changed the way we travel
By now, most Americans have experienced a change in their commute.But it can be tricky to know how that change has affected how you travel.So we asked our experts to share their thoughts on the ACA’s impact on their daily commute.Our experts shared their tips for making your commute more efficient and efficient.Here are five […]