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Smarter public transit comes at the cost of rider anonymity

Smarter public transit comes at the cost of rider anonymity More digital payment options means more chances to collect sensitive data. Katie Malone   Tue, Nov 21, 2023 Gary Hershorn via Getty Images Security experts were skeptical about the New York MTA’s switch to an OMNY tap-and-go system when it was first announced years ago. … Continue reading Smarter public transit comes at the cost of rider anonymity

Lyft introduces in-app ads as part of an expanded rider experience

By building out their ridesharing ecosystem, Lyft Media has grown 4X in the last year. Riders will see one in-app ad per ride at the program’s start. Chris Wood on August 24, 2023 This month, Lyft introduced in-app ads to personalize its riders’ experiences and generate more revenue from the Lyft Media ecosystem. The rideshare … Continue reading Lyft introduces in-app ads as part of an expanded rider experience