Despite Uber having operated in China for years, the country passed a new law today officially sanctioning the company’s practices; alongside other similar ridesharing companies. The law gives the official go-ahead to such platforms, but changes the requirements under which they must operate. Drivers must have three years experience, no criminal record, and a valid license from a local taxi…

We often associate good organisation with the Germans, politeness with the British and romance with the French. Italians are typically thought of as passionate and Norwegians are commonly considered..uh..tall? The propensity to share, however, is not usually linked to a single culture. Similarly, the fast-growing sharing economy is not usually associated to a single country. Instead, it is…

Christmas is a magical time of year where communities come together in the name of sharing and make their local area a truly wonderful place to be. London is no different thanks to this year’s Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, which kicks off our run-down of the UK’s best festive markets and attractions.

By offering car owners and passengers a cheap way to travel, Liftshare already caters to a wide range of transport needs within the sharing economy. But what about those looking to rent a car? Enter easyCarClub: a free site that car and van owners a platform to hire out their vehicle to other members for a fee. It’s…