Uber, Lyft Drive Investors Away

The Wall Street Journal2021-08-05

Ride-hailing companies have spent dearly to compete for the same riders; now they are spending to compete for the same drivers. Is the optimal strategy in ride-hailing growth or profits? Investors ...

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