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Apart from serving ads on the app, Lyft also leverages taxi top advertising displays, in-car advertisements, and its bikeshare stations. The San Francisco, California-based company launched video ads in the last quarter of 2023, partnering with Warner Bros Discovery to promote ‘Wonka’ movie using its in-app video.
Rapido services that will be available to commuters include auto rickshaws, 2-wheeler taxis and four-wheeler taxis. Download ETAuto App Get Realtime updates Save your favourite articles Scan to download App The post Rapid rail ties up with Rapido for feeder services – ET Auto appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.
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The firm already has about 8,000 electric scooters from IPO-bound sister firm Ola Electric to provide bike-taxis services. Download ETAuto App Get Realtime updates Save your favourite articles Scan to download App The post Ola Cabs to exit international markets this month – ET Auto appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.
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A fleet of 500 taxis navigated by computers, often with no safety drivers in them for backup, buzz around. The company that operates them, tech giant Baidu, said last month that it would add another 1,000 of the so-called robot taxis in Wuhan. Baidu also has a joint venture with Zhejiang Geely, called Jiyue, to make robot taxis.
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