The hidden driver of the ride-sharing economy
When Greg Buchak was a graduate student at the University of Chicago, Uber and Lyft were just beginning to spread across the country. Since he didn't own a car, he found the ride-sharing apps convenient for short and long trips. Yet as a financial ec.....»»
Why you shouldn’t order an Uber or Lyft this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine's Day, Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash are expected to go on strike. Here's what you need to know. If you love the idea of love, then you can prove it to me this Valentine's Day by not calling an Uber or a Lyft or getting food delivered.....»»
Lyft"s safety feature for women and nonbinary riders is now available nationwide
First announced last year, Lyft is expanding an in-app safety preference for women and nonbinary riders seeking drivers of the same gender identity. Lyft's pledge to protect women and nonbinary riders will be tested nationwide today (Feb. 13),.....»»
Lyft’s CEO says ‘my bad’ on margin error, ‘it was one zero’
Lyft Inc. Chief Executive Officer David Risher’s response to a clerical error that unintentionally inflated the company’s earnings outlook on Tuesday and sent shares soaring: “My bad.”.....»»
Florida woman who kept baby after alleged Lyft driver sex attack says "blessing" came from "darkest hour"
Florida woman who kept baby after alleged Lyft driver sex attack says "blessing" came from "darkest hour".....»»
Best travel apps 2023, according to Apple. You"ll want to bookmark this.
Apple drops its favorite travel apps of 2023. Apple's App Store editors came together and picked the best travel apps of 2023 — 20 in total.Some may be familiar to you already, including Airbnb, Lyft, Uber, Hopper, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and.....»»
Uber and Lyft to Pay $328 Million in New York Wage Theft Settlement
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft will pay a combined $328 million to settle wage theft claims in New York, Attorney General Letitia James announced. NEW YORK — Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft will pay a combined $328 m.....»»
Uber, Lyft pay $328 million for “cheating drivers” out of earnings, NY says
Wrong deductions "withheld hard-earned pay from drivers," NY AG says. Enlarge / Ride-share pick-up and drop-off location in August 2023 for US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York. (credit: Getty Images | Universal Images Group).....»»
Tux the cat found after Lyft fiasco dragged on for days, Lyft to pay vet bills
"The investigators from Lyft found Tux!" Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Tux the cat has been found, and Lyft has agreed to cover "all of her veterinary bills," after a Lyft driver zoomed away with the sic.....»»
Safety on the line: Drivers who juggle multiple jobs are more likely to take risks on the road
The driving profession is unsafe. Taxi drivers and ride-hail drivers, who drive for apps like Uber and Lyft, face many safety risks on the road, from accidents and injuries to harassment and violence......»»
Lyft and Uber say they could leave Minneapolis if the mayor signs a minimum wage bill for drivers
Lyft and Uber threatened to stop doing business in Minneapolis after the city council adopted a new rule Thursday that would set a minimum wage for rideshare drivers......»»
Lyft and Uber say they will leave Minneapolis if the mayor signs a minimum wage bill for drivers
Lyft and Uber threatened to stop doing business in Minneapolis after the city council adopted a new rule Thursday that would set a minimum wage for rideshare drivers......»»
Lyft says it’s trying to get rid of surge pricing
Lyft's boss says he knows how much riders hate surge pricing and claims his ridesharing company is trying to get rid of the system......»»
Minn. Gov. vetoes pay raise for drivers after Uber, Lyft threaten price hikes
Governor had no conversations with drivers before vetoing bill, senator says. Enlarge (credit: Michael M. Santiago / Staff | Getty Images North America) Days after Minnesota Uber and Lyft drivers celebrated the passing o.....»»
How Lyft"s new CEO is "copying" his former boss Jeff Bezos to turn around the company
David Risher had a rocky first week at his job......»»
Lyft concerns Wall Street with margin sacrifice in race with Uber
Lyft gave a disappointing adjusted core earnings forecast for the second quarter on Thursday as efforts to add more riders with price cuts take a toll on profitability......»»
Lyft stock plunges nearly 15% on weaker than expected revenue forecast
Lyft may have a bumpy road ahead to recovery......»»
Lyft plans to "significantly reduce" workforce, CEO says
Lyft plans to "significantly reduce" its workforce, the company's new CEO David Risher told employees on Friday, in another round of layoffs as it struggles to turn a profit and pull off a turnaround......»»
How Uber left Lyft in the dust
For years, Lyft positioned itself as the "nice guy" in the ride-hailing industry. It let rival Uber do most of the dirty work fighting regulators and the taxi industry to create a path for a new crop of companies to offer rides to customers through a.....»»
Lyft appoints new CEO in move that may set stage for a sale
Logan Green, and co-founder and current President John Zimmer will step back from daily operations after more than a decade with the company but remain on the board......»»