Blablacar, Airbnb or Uber are examples of C2C marketplaces.
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A peer-to-peer (P2P) or consumer-to-consumer (C2C) marketplace is one where any buyer can also be a seller. A well known example of a P2P or C2C services marketplace is Uber.
Uber is a multi-sided marketplace, a platform business model that connects drivers and riders. It has an interface with gamification elements that make it easy for two sides to connect and transact. Uber has three main segments: mobility, freight (both are two-sided marketplaces), and delivery (a three-sided platform).
C2C: Consumer to ConsumerFor instance, Gumtree and Airbnb are typical C2C web-services. Airbnb allows travellers to book homes or to rent apartments all over the world, while on Gumtree i they can purchase everything from fashionable clothes to antique masterpieces.
Uber and Lyft are both ride-hailing apps, and both offer innovative alternatives to taxis and long-established private transportation services. Both give passengers a convenient and innovative way to request and pay for rides through their smartphones.
Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb are all under the umbrella of “Sharing Companies.” The “Sharing Economy” is an economic model based on Peer-to-Peer transactions, facilitated by the sharing companies. An easier way to word it: The Haves give to the Have-nots, and the “giving” is done through the Company.
C2C: Consumer to ConsumerThrough C2C web-service consumers can sell their assets like cars, or rent a room by publishing their information on the website. One customer may buy a product of another consumer by viewing the description on the website. For instance, Gumtree and Airbnb are typical C2C web-services.
Lyft Assisted is available as part of Lyft Concierge, a B2B platform. For a Lyft Assisted ride, riders will have a few extra minutes to connect with their drivers, helping to reduce missed connections and enhance the rider experience.