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The Indian Company Forcing Uber to Change Its Business Model
Namma Yatri, launched by a SoftBank-backed fintech firm, pioneered the zero-commission model. Now other ride-hailing apps are rethinking their strategy.
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- Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- fintech, gig economy, startups
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Analysis: China Wants Tech Companies to Monetize Data, but Few Are Buying In
A first-of-its-kind policy allows Chinese firms to treat data as an asset, but compliance hurdles are keeping many companies on the sidelines.
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- Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- data, e-commerce, gig economy, regulations
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Nigeria-Born Banking Startups Target Emerging Market Gig Workers
The startups are not banks in themselves, but partnerships with lenders licensed by central banks make them de facto digital banks.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Zypp Electric Partners with e-Sprinto to Transform Last-Mile Delivery with 30,000 New EVs in India
The new fleet of electric vehicles will enhance the efficiency of last-mile delivery operations, helping 30,000 delivery drivers achieve higher earnings and greater productivity.
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- Energy, Transportation
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- Asia Pacific
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Pakistani Grocery Delivery Startup Krave Mart Gets Funding From This Cab Booking Platform Available in India
This funding marks a strategic move for the multinational ride-hailing startup to explore opportunities in emerging markets.
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- Transportation
- Region
- North Africa & Near East
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Waymo Outsources Fleet Operations to African Fintech Moove in Phoenix and, Soon, Miami
The partnership with Moove signals that Waymo is keen to outsource more of the commercial side of the business.
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- Transportation
- Region
- Global
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Advance Mobility Bags $3 Million From India Accelerator, Finvolve
With this funding, Advance Mobility aims to scale up operations and expand footprint.
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- Transportation
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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‘A Proudly South African Project’: Start Of The Journey For The Country’s First Electric Minibus Taxi
South Africa’s first electric minibus taxi, eKamva, was unveiled at the Smarter Mobility Africa Summit in Johannesburg today.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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