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Travis Kalanick: Uber Is Raising More Money to Fight Lyft and the “Asshole” Taxi IndustryTravis Kalanick: Uber Is Raising More Money to Fight Lyft and the “Asshole” Taxi Industry
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“We’re in a political campaign, and the candidate is Uber and the opponent is an asshole named Taxi.”

By Liz Gannes
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Singapore-Based GrabTaxi Bets Being Local Will Keep It Ahead of Global PlayersSingapore-Based GrabTaxi Bets Being Local Will Keep It Ahead of Global Players
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As smartphones transform mobility around the world, there’s value in a local approach, says GrabTaxi CEO Anthony Tan.

By Liz Gannes
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To Launch a Premium Ride Service, Lyft Helps Drivers Buy a Fleet of Fancy Ford ExplorersTo Launch a Premium Ride Service, Lyft Helps Drivers Buy a Fleet of Fancy Ford Explorers
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The new Lyft Plus cars will have custom brushed-steel mustache grilles, spring water and chocolate.

By Liz Gannes
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Chinese Internet Giant Alibaba Finally Files for IPO, Focusing on Mobile StoryChinese Internet Giant Alibaba Finally Files for IPO, Focusing on Mobile Story
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It’s here -- exactly when Re/code said it would be.

By Kara Swisher
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Lyft Drivers Will Get a Personal Insurance OptionLyft Drivers Will Get a Personal Insurance Option
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By Liz Gannes
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Lyft and Uber Price Wars Leave Some Drivers Feeling CrunchedLyft and Uber Price Wars Leave Some Drivers Feeling Crunched
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A driver for both UberX and Lyft says he’s fed up with his part in the venture-backed sharing economy.

By Liz Gannes
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Lyft Puts New Megabucks to Work: Launches in 24 Cities, Cuts Prices Again, Drops All FeesLyft Puts New Megabucks to Work: Launches in 24 Cities, Cuts Prices Again, Drops All Fees
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So basically: Hey Uber, two can play at this game.

By Liz Gannes
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Lyft Raises $250 Million From Coatue, Alibaba and Third PointLyft Raises $250 Million From Coatue, Alibaba and Third Point
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Launching Lyft in a new city costs at least hundreds of thousands of dollars, and in some cases, much more than that -- like in one of Lyft’s next targets, New York City.

By Liz Gannes
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Lyft Adds the Opposite of Surge Pricing: Lowered Fares Based on Lower DemandLyft Adds the Opposite of Surge Pricing: Lowered Fares Based on Lower Demand
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Everybody loves happy hour, right?

By Liz Gannes
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Uber Expands Insurance Coverage for DriversUber Expands Insurance Coverage for Drivers
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The ride-sharing company says drivers will now have insurance coverage while looking for fares.

By Amy Schatz
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Lyft Will Cover a Big Ride-Sharing Insurance GapLyft Will Cover a Big Ride-Sharing Insurance Gap
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Lyft said Thursday it would cover drivers running the app without passengers in the car.

By Liz Gannes
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Lyft Funding Official: Documents Filed for New $150 Million RoundLyft Funding Official: Documents Filed for New $150 Million Round
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The ride-sharing company filed a document associated with a Series D round worth $150 million in Delaware this week.

By Liz Gannes
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Founders Fund Raises $1 Billion in Fifth FundFounders Fund Raises $1 Billion in Fifth Fund
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By Kara Swisher
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Why Are We Letting Strangers Sleep in Our Beds?Why Are We Letting Strangers Sleep in Our Beds?
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Why does the sharing economy work?

By Aaron Hirschhorn
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With $10M Funding From Union Square Ventures, Sidecar Turns On Ride MarketplaceWith $10M Funding From Union Square Ventures, Sidecar Turns On Ride Marketplace
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Sidecar drivers can now set their own pricing, and passengers can choose from a list of available drivers.

By Liz Gannes