Juno (company)
Juno is a US startup company in the ride-sharing space. The company has an equity structure that will facilitate drivers owning fifty percent of the founder's equity by 2026. In addition, Juno has announced that it will take a "smaller cut off every ride: Just 10% compared to Uber's 20% to 25%", as part of a strategy to attract and retain happier drivers.[1][2]
Juno will launch its ride sharing services in New York City.[3][4] [5]
History
Juno was founded by Talmon Marco, who will serve as chief executive officer. The company headquarters is in New York City.[3]
Information on Juno became public in February 2016, following an unheralded and unannounced beta release of a software app to 2000 drivers in New York City. Information leaked, and the company began granting interviews by 16 February 2016.[6]
Juno had intended to operate without press for several months.[6]
External links
References
- ^ O'Brien, Sarah Ashley (20 February 2016). "Uber competitor says its drivers will own the company". CNN. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ Solomon, Brian (16 February 2016). "Stealth Startup Juno Will Take On Uber By Treating Drivers Better". Forbes. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ a b Noto, Anthony. "New ride-sharing app Juno brings fight to Uber one driver at a time". New York Business Journal. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ "Juno thinks it can beat Uber by playing nice".
- ^ http://www.theverge.com/2016/3/29/11301076/juno-uber-drivers-ride-hail-app-talmon-marco
- ^ a b Lacy, Sarah (17 February 2016). "Juno founder: "Everybody we talked to, they hated Uber with a passion."". PandoDaily. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
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