Tag: car-sharing
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Bosch acquires US carpool start-up
Bosch is entering the car-sharing business with the acquisition of Splitting Fares Inc. (SPLT), a U.S. start-up based in Detroit, that operates a platform that allows companies, universities, and municipal authorities to offer their workforces car-sharing services. The B2B approach is designed especially for commuters. SPLT uses an app to connect people who share the…
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The big feature: Urban mobility in China – why car sharing is set to take off
By Klaus Schmitz, Arthur D. Little China’s dominating chauffer companies, Didi and Uber China, merged in 2016, wrapping up a history of fierce competition for the city-mobility market. The two are now left with a huge shared customer pool that knows a lot about their choices for mobility. The new phase being ushered in is…
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Toyota launches connected car platform and partners with Getaround to compete with Uber
Toyota follows up its Microsoft deal with partnership with Getaround in bid to challenge Uber Toyota says it will launch a Mobility Services Platform (MSPF) to collaborate with various service providers, as well as telematics insurance. Based on the proliferation and popularity of mobility services, like car-sharing, the MSPF will have various functions to support…