It’s not Lyft or Didi Chuxing or another ride-hailing firm. Instead, Uber sees itself as the Amazon of transportation. Source: NYT > Business – MIKE ISAAC
The Real Stars of the Internet
The rater has become the rated. Source: NYT > Business – JOHN HERRMAN
What Exactly Is Uber’s ‘Core Platform Contribution Margin’?
Uber, like many other tech companies, is using a few creative terms to describe its business. We’ll try to translate them for you. Source: NYT > Business – MICHAEL J. de la MERCED
Skies Aren’t Clogged With Drones, but Don’t Rule Them Out Yet
A host of regulatory issues have slowed the progress of drone-delivery companies but they are making some progress and lots of tests are underway. Source: NYT > Business – ELLEN ROSEN
Entrepreneurship: When the Waiting Room Is Your Living Room
Start-ups are offering health care services like doctors, prescription drugs and wellness programs as fast and easy as hailing an Uber driver. Source: NYT > Business – JANET MORRISSEY
$400 Million Bet on DoorDash Heats Up Delivery Wars
The on-demand delivery company aims to reach every ZIP code in America before its competitors. Source: NYT > Business – ERIN GRIFFITH