The sharing economy is here, right? But for who? While start-ups and unicorns are splashed across the media, the reality is that many of these platforms are attracting more attention than users. It’s still early days, and the sharing economy has many more people to reach.

France may not be keen on Uber, but the country has fallen in love with another ride-sharing platform, BlaBlaCar, which allows people to take up free car seats on other people’s journeys. Boasting 20 million members across 19 countries, what’s behind the start-up’s success?

The 'sharing economy' has become an attractive buzzword for ambitious start-ups looking to leverage its implicit messages of accessibility and sustainability. People rallied around the idea of borrowing stuff rather than buying it, but the vision of a sharing utopia hasn't materialised.

Getting home at night as a woman can be a headache-inducing exercise in risk assessment. Public transport is gropey, ride-sharing can feel dicey, and proper taxis can empty your bank account. Can SafeHer’s promise a female-friendly alternative to Uber give women peace of mind?