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A ‘pirate organization’ must acquire legitimacy to gain more mainstream acceptance. Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock

‘Piracy’ to legitimacy: how companies like French ride‑hailing platform Heetch can make their mark

Maxime Massey, ESCP Business School; Philippe Naccache, INSEEC Grande École, and Sylvain Bureau, ESCP Business School

The case of the start-up can be seen as an example of how a ‘pirate organization’ operating in legal limbo transitions to a more established company.
Drivers that juggle driving with another job were more likely to run red lights and carry weapons, such as knives, for safety reasons. These behaviours pose risks not only to drivers, but also to the public. (Paul Hanaoka/Unsplash)

Safety on the line: Drivers who juggle multiple jobs are more likely to take risks on the road

Alexandra D. Lefcoe, McMaster University and Catherine E. Connelly, McMaster University

Companies like Uber and Lyft have a long way to go in improving worker safety to ensure both drivers and passengers feel safe on the road.
Singapore is known as an example of forward-thinking urban transit planning; vehicle ownership permits are limited and available by lottery. Shutterstock

Cities need to innovate to improve transportation and reduce emissions

Shauna Brail, University of Toronto

Pilot studies in several cities have shown that innovative partnerships are essential in addressing urban transportation challenges and improving the quality of life for urban residents.
Ride-hailing services have gone global, and even women in Saudi Arabia – only recently given the right to drive – are getting in on the action. In this June 2018 photo, a female driver for Careem, a regional ride-hailing Uber competitor, is seen behind the wheel. AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)

Canada left behind as ride‑hailing services go global

Shauna Brail, University of Toronto and Betsy Donald, Queen's University, Ontario

Canada is simply a consumer of ride-hailing services, and has not established any of its own Ubers or Lyfts, even as tiny countries like Estonia get in on the game. That needs to change.

Related Topics

  1. Autonomous vehicles
  2. Bicycle-sharing systems
  3. Business
  4. Cities
  5. Lyft
  6. Safety
  7. Taxi
  8. Uber
  9. urban mobility
  10. Workers

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