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Uber, Lyft Could Gain From New York City Congestion Pricing They Championed
Monday, January 6, 2025 - 6:09pm | 520New York City’s congestion toll program launched on Sunday, adding new fees for drivers and rideshare customers. Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) and LYFT, Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) lobbied in favor of congestion tolls and are positioned to benefit from the new fees. What To Know: The new...
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Uber Vs. Lyft In 2024: Which Is Gaining Momentum With Consumers?
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 10:57am | 523In the ongoing rivalry between Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER) and Lyft Inc (NASDAQ:LYFT), recent consumer trends indicate a clear winner. Wedbush Securities analyst Scott Devitt’s latest survey of over 1,000 U.S. consumers highlights a growing preference for Uber, reflecting broader...
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$1,000 For 5 Weeks: Uber Launches New Program For Car Owners As It Pushes Alternative Modes Of Transport, Including Walking
Thursday, June 27, 2024 - 7:54am | 540Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) has initiated a new program, the “One Less Car” trial, to persuade drivers to abandon their vehicles for other modes of transport. The trial is set to run from July 22 to August 25. What Happened: On Thursday, Uber unveiled this initiative to promote a...
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The Bull Case For Uber Stock Has Arrived: 'One Of The Most Compelling FCF Growth Stories In U.S. Internet'
Monday, June 26, 2023 - 2:08pm | 582Bernstein believes the bull case for Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE: UBER) has arrived, setting investors up for continued gains moving forward and shares are reacting positively. What Happened: Bernstein analyst Nikhil Devnani maintained Uber with an Outperform...
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Lyft Q1 Earnings Highlights: Revenue And EPS Beat, Guidance Disappoints And More
Thursday, May 4, 2023 - 5:33pm | 375Ride-sharing service Lyft Inc (NASDAQ: LYFT) reported first-quarter financial results after market close. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: The San Francisco-based company reported first-quarter revenue of $1 billion, up 14% year-over-year. According to data from Benzinga Pro, the revenue...
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Uber Not Seeing Consumer Slowdown, Analyst More Convinced Of Profitability Target After Q3 Earnings
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 - 12:44pm | 589Rideshare and mobility company Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE: UBER) reported revenue growth of 72% in the third quarter. Here’s what analysts said after earnings. The Uber Analysts: RBC Capital analyst Brad Erickson had an Outperform rating and a price target of $46. JMP Securities analyst...
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Planes, Trains And Automobiles: Could Uber Create A Super App For Travel?
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 - 1:27pm | 805A leading ridesharing and mobility company has intentions to offer additional transportation options to its customers, with plans to launch a super app for travel. Here’s the latest. What Happened: Ridesharing company Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE: UBER) offers vehicle transportation, food...
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EVgo Shares On The Move Following Expanded GM, Uber Partnerships
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 12:17pm | 465EVgo Inc (NASDAQ: EVGO) shares are rallying Tuesday in response to expanded partnerships announced by the company. EVgo Raises Charging Site Build Target Under Expanded GM Deal: California-based EVgo, which operates a public fast-charging network for EVs, announced an expansion to...
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App-Based Driver Companies Push Their Own Referendum For Massachusetts
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 5:18pm | 1308Although California's Prop 22 may be sidelined by a judicial process that recently found the initiative unconstitutional, it shouldn't impact the attempt by app-based companies in Massachusetts to obtain approval for a version unique to the commonwealth. For now, the most important thing to know...
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The Best Companion Apps For Rideshare Drivers, According To Rideshare Drivers
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 - 4:27pm | 1158What's a road trip without a little company? You could argue that rideshare drivers almost always have company on their trips — their passengers — but, well, they aren't always the best company. However, another breed of passenger will always have drivers' backs. Companion apps have long been a...
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Uber, Lyft, And Others Face A Reckoning
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - 4:26pm | 1843About two weeks ago, thousands of people across the United States took to the streets in protest, hoisting signs with damning statements like "Driving us into poverty" or "32 cents a mile is not enough." In cities from Los Angeles to Boston, the masses clamored to be heard, tensions flared and the...
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Uber Analysts Bullish After Q1 Report: 'Mobility's Recovery Continues To Progress'
Thursday, May 6, 2021 - 4:32pm | 626Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE: UBER) shares traded lower by 6.8% on Thursday morning after the company reported first-quarter revenue that fell short of Wall Street expectations. For the first quarter, Uber reported an adjusted EPS loss of 6 cents, beating consensus analyst estimates of a 54-cent...
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Look Out Uber, Lyft: Facebook Has A New Patent For Ridesharing Technology
Friday, January 29, 2016 - 1:08pm | 401With the popularity of ridesharing services on the rise, it's no surprise that larger-scale companies would be interested in a piece of the profitable pie. According to Tech Insider, Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) is not only interested in the sphere of ridesharing, but has made strides to capitalize on...