Peter Ashlock has completed 25,000 trips for Uber. As insiders cash in with what may be a $100 billion public offering, he’s on the road to nowhere. Source: NYT > Business – DAVID STREITFELD
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
How Uber and Lyft Compare, in Four Charts
The ride-sharing companies have competed for riders, drivers and investors. Now that Uber has filed for its initial public offering, here’s how the two stack up. Source: NYT > Business – STEPHEN GROCER
A Charity Accepts Uber Stock as Donations. Then Uses It to Pay Staff Bonuses.
Entrepreneurs who own stakes in private companies can donate some of their equity to Charity: water. The proceeds will eventually be paid out to the nonprofit’s employees. Source: NYT > Business – DAVID GELLES
Uber Is Said to Aim for I.P.O. Valuation of Up to $100 Billion
The ride-hailing giant gave some investors an initial estimate of its public market valuation, which ranged from $90 billion to $100 billion. Source: NYT > Business – MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and KATE CONGER
They Thought It Was Their Uber. But the Driver Was a Predator.
A South Carolina college student was killed last weekend by a man posing as a ride-share driver, the police said. Across the country, women have reported dozens of similar attacks in recent years. Source: NYT > Business – JACK HEALY