ABC 7 Chicago

As Lyft mulls return of pool rides, rideshare drivers raise COVID, carjacking concerns

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Could Lyft bring back pool rides during the COVID-19 pandemic? Shared rides can save consumers money, but the ABC 7 I-Team is finding that the idea of bringing them back right now is ...
Mashable

Uber Pool without all the stops is finally an option for some rides

For UberX riders willing to ride with others, there's some ride-hailing credit up for grabs. To encourage more shared rides on Uber's ride-hailing app, your request for a solo UberX ride could be a ...
Business Insider

Lyft is bringing back its cheapest rides before Uber as the companies compete to entice drivers and finally turn a profit

Lyft's cheapest ride option, shared rides, is back, the company announced Thursday. The service returns on Monday in Chicago, Denver, and Philadelphia, with more cities to come. Uber loses too much ...
TechCrunch

Uber tests shared rides in Africa as UberPool stays shut in US, Canada

Uber is testing Pool Chance, a feature that lets riders heading in the same direction share the cost of the journey, in Kenya, with plans to roll out the low-cost service to Ghana and Nigeria.
The Verge

Uber prices are still way up, so the company is bringing back carpooling

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Uber is preparing to ...