Sharing Economy Significantly Influences Business Travel According to GBTA Foundation’s Latest Survey

The GBTA Foundation | February 1, 2017

ALEXANDRIA, Va.-- Ride-sharing services are now allowed by one-half (50%) of all corporate travel policies, a jump from 44% in June 2016, according to the GBTA Business Traveler Sentiment Index™ Global Report – January 2017, in partnership with American Express. The Index examines business travelers' feelings about their trip experience and how those feelings affect their behaviors on the road. As policies expanded to include ride-sharing suppliers, such as Uber and Lyft, ridership among business travelers increased 21%. A majority of travelers anticipate using these types of services about the same amount (71%) or more ofte...