Sharing products instead of just selling more of them is better for the planet. But how can these sharing economy services spread? Appealing to consumers' self-interests is part of the answer and can help to broaden the market. Read more »
Social networks paired with collaborative consumption has made ridesharing one of the most popular and effective ways to deal with a struggling economy. Read more »
In the wake of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee’s announcement of a Sharing Economy Working Group, SPUR hosted a panel on the topic of cities, policy and the peer-to-peer platforms that are proving to be more than just a trend. Read more »
A recent NYT article says sharing your car could cancel your insurance policy. But car renters, and the services they use, say there's nothing to worry about. Read more »
The folks at Carpooling.com see ridesharing as a natural, obvious component of a multi-modal transportation package that also includes biking and public transit. Read more »
James Reinhart of thredUP, Joe Gebbia of Airbnb, Lauren Anderson of Collaborative Consumption, and Leah Busque of TaskRabbit discuss the future of peer-to-peer sharing services at SXSW. Read more »
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