Airbnb to hosts: please stop filming the guestsThe company is banning hosts from putting any indoor cameras in rentals. By S. Fielding, 03.11.2024
Hertz will order up to 65,000 Polestar EVs for its rental fleetThe rental agency isn't relying solely on Tesla to electrify its selection.By J. Fingas, 04.04.2022
Uber will rent up to 50,000 Tesla EVs to driversThe cars come from Hertz, which just placed a record-size EV order.By J. Fingas, 10.27.2021
Bird's Safe Start discourages intoxicated riders from using its scootersThe safety check feature is currently being tested in the US.By M. Moon, 07.15.2021
Airbnb's flexible search focuses on where you're travelling, not whenAirbnb is acknowledging the realities of travel in the remote work era.By J. Fingas, 02.24.2021
Alexa for Residential lets landlords create smart apartmentsGiven Amazon’s privacy record, what could go wrong?By C. Fisher, 09.03.2020
Bird’s electric scooters can now be unlocked with BluetoothIt helps you get going twice as fast, the company said.By S. Dent, 05.27.2020
Zillow's new search tool helps find housing for those in needThe platform is working with a housing company in Washington to tackle homelessness.By R. England, 02.13.2020
Lyft debuts car rentals in Los Angeles and the SF Bay AreaIt's hoping that 'free' drop-offs and unlimited mileage will win you over.By J. Fingas, 12.12.2019
Airbnb bans 'party houses' following Halloween shootingIt's also tightening screening of home rentals.By J. Fingas, 11.02.2019
Porsche's app-based car subscriptions come to four more citiesPassport (and Drive) is finally available beyond Atlanta.By J. Fingas, 08.29.2019
Airbnb makes it easier to find a place to stay on business tripsIt now highlight listings with positive ratings from other business travelers.By C. Fisher, 07.22.2019
Dish launches a WiFi and TV service aimed at apartment dwellersIt gives landlords the opportunity to 'monetize' their amenities. By R. England, 06.26.2019
Lyft just started experimenting with car rentals in San FranciscoCan Lyft succeed where Uber failed?By C. Velazco, 05.10.2019
Bird's monthly scooter rentals let you ride as much as you likeIf it can't offer its usual service, it's bringing the service to you.By J. Fingas, 04.30.2019
Car2go: 'Fraud' caused Chicago shutdown, not hackingThere are claims of stolen cars and crime sprees.By J. Fingas, 04.17.2019
Avis makes it easier to find a parking spot for your car rentalFind, book and pay for parking all from the app.By R. England, 03.27.2019
Audi adds Q7 SUV to its Silvercar on-demand rental serviceIt will be available in select cities starting February 15th.By K. Holt, 01.15.2019
Paris launches world's biggest e-bike fleet to curb pollutionUp to 20,000 bicycles will go on long-term rentals at 40 euros per month. By S. Dent, 11.09.2018
Arcimoto is opening its first rental center for its three-wheeled EVYou can finally try one... if you're in Oregon.By J. Fingas, 10.23.2018