Neowin News Feed for: Lyft

New UK self-driving pilot could spark debate over "robot taxes"

Paul Hill — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:44:01 +0000

As autonomous fleets prepare to hit UK roads in 2026, concerns rise over the future of driver livelihoods and the potential need for a new robot tax. Read more...

Waymo shelves self-driving commercial trucking operations in favor of taxi cab business

Ishtiaqe Hanif — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 23:48:01 +0000

The CEOs of Waymo, Tekedra Mawakana and Dmitri Dolgov, said that their company will now be primarily focused on ride-hailing services, and will be investing their efforts and resources accordingly. Read more...

Lyft announces another round of layoffs, cutting 1,200 jobs

Paul Hill — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 01:02:01 +0000

Lyft is preparing to lay off more than 1,000 employees in a mission to cut costs and become profitable. This represents a 30% cut in staff numbers. Employees will hear more next Thursday. Read more...

Lyft board member David Risher to become CEO on April 17

Paul Hill — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 22:54:01 +0000

Lyft has announced that David Risher will take over as CEO of the company on April 17. He has leadership experience from Amazon and Microsoft. The CEO and President will chair the board of directors. Read more...

Amazon to lay off thousands of employees amid economic turmoil

Karthik Mudaliar — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:42:01 +0000

E-commerce giant Amazon is planning to lay off around 10,000 employees in corporate and technology jobs as soon as this week. The job cuts will affect people in Amazon's devices org, including Alexa. Read more...

Lyft says it's cutting 13% of jobs as it faces up to “tough reality”

Paul Hill — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:02:01 +0000

The ride-hailing firm, Lyft, has announced it's cutting 13% of jobs. It said it needs to become leaner as a recession looms and insurance costs rise. The cuts will affect more than 650 people. Read more...

Uber and Lyft will pay fines for drivers affected by Oklahoma's anti-abortion laws

Paul Hill — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 20:48:02 +0000

Uber and Lyft will cover the legal costs of their drivers who get fined for assisting someone to get an abortion by driving them to a clinic. Lyft announced measures to help customers too. Read more...

Lyft develops an ebike with in-built screen, speaker, and plenty of safety features

Chandrakant Isi — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 21:54:01 +0000

Lyft's ebike promises a modern design, a powerful 500-watt motor, an LED ring, and a 60 mile range on a single charge. It will be available for public beta testing in Bay area next week. Read more...

Uber and Lyft share lists of banned drivers in safety boost

Paul Hill — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 01:32:01 +0000

Uber and Lyft have established a mechanism in the U.S. to share lists of banned drivers who were kicked off of one of the services for serious violations so they can be kept off the other platform. Read more...

Lyft expands ADT-supported Emergency Help across the U.S.

Usman Khan Lodhi — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 20:18:01 +0000

Lyft launched the safety initiative in collaboration with ADT to assist riders and drivers in select cities earlier this year. The feature is now being made available across the United States. Read more...

Voters in California say gig economy drivers are contractors

Paul Hill — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 17:34:01 +0000

People in California have voted in favour of Proposition 22 which means app-based drivers will still be considered contractors but Uber, Lyft and others will have to make some concessions. Read more...

Lyft will soon let riders in the U.S. pay with Venmo

Jay Bonggolto — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 22:28:01 +0000

Lyft will add Venmo as a payment method for your rides in the next few weeks. The integration is rolling out in the U.S. and it will also let you split ride costs with friends or family. Read more...

Lyft is offering discounted rides to polling locations on election day

Usman Khan Lodhi — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 21:56:01 +0000

Lyft is incentivizing users to vote on the election day by offering discounted rides. For the first time, the "Ride to Vote" initiative includes bikes and scooters in select cities. Read more...

Lyft is expanding its car rental service in the U.S. in partnership with SIXT

Jefferson Mangubat — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 08:08:01 +0000

After launching its car rental service in California last year, Lyft has partnered with SIXT to bring Lyft Rentals to more cities across the U.S. Users can rent a car from within the Lyft app. Read more...

Lyft will now require riders and drivers to wear face masks during rides

Usman Khan Lodhi — Thu, 07 May 2020 22:06:01 +0000

These safety rules are meant to protect riders and drivers during the coronavirus pandemic, with both being required to wear face masks. Rule-breakers will be barred from the platform, the firm said. Read more...

Lyft's 'Essential Deliveries' will supply integral items to governments and medical workers

Usman Khan Lodhi — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:06:01 +0000

Drivers, who've had their wages drop significantly due to the lockdowns, can earn money by making contact-less deliveries, which include meals, groceries, medical supplies among other necessities. Read more...

Lyft to deliver food and medical supplies during COVID-19

Usman Khan Lodhi — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 22:06:01 +0000

The company announced a new initiative in which it will deliver food and medical supplies during the pandemic. Moreover, the company's founders will be donating their salaries to help drivers. Read more...

Lyft unveils new membership program costing $19.99 per month

Jay Bonggolto — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 20:28:01 +0000

Lyft introduced a new program today that will offer riders 15% discount on all rides and more perks to boot. Lyft Pink will cost $19.99 per month and it will be available in the near future. Read more...

California bill identifies gig economy workers as employees

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 16:18:01 +0000

The California State Assembly is one step closer to passing a new bill which will make it legally obligatory for companies in the gig economy to recognize their workers as employees. Read more...

Drivers for ride hailing apps including Uber and Lyft on strike in the U.S.

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Wed, 08 May 2019 19:58:01 +0000

In an effort to improve working conditions and minimum wages for drivers of ridesharing services, drivers of big tech companies like Uber and Lyft have taken to the streets and gone on strike. Read more...

Lyft now offers its low-fare trips to grocery stores across 14 more cities

Jay Bonggolto — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 01:46:01 +0000

Lyft is expanding its Grocery Access Program to 14 more cities across the United States and Canada, offering families living in food deserts cheaper transportation to grocery stores. Read more...

Lyft announces new rewards program to enable you to "get more" from your rides

Hamza Jawad — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:20:01 +0000

Lyft Rewards will be coming to various cities next month, enabling riders to earn points for each dollar they spend. These points can then be exchanged for rewards such as an upgrade to a Lyft Lux. Read more...

Former Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx joins Lyft as chief policy officer

Ruel Revales — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 21:02:01 +0000

Anthony Foxx, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Obama administration, will serve as Lyft's chief policy officer and adviser to the company's founders. Read more...

Waymo's commercial driverless ride-hailing service gains Arizona nod

Jay Bonggolto — Sat, 17 Feb 2018 08:22:01 +0000

Waymo has been approved by the Arizona Department of Transportation to start picking up and dropping off paying riders around the state using its fleet of autonomous Fiat Chrysler Pacifica minivans. Read more...

Facebook now lets business help in times of crisis

Paul Hill — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 16:56:01 +0000

Facebook has announced that organisations and businesses will be able to interact with the Community Help Crisis Response feature in order to more efficiently help people in need during crisis. Read more...

Lyft comes to Canada, first expansion outside the U.S.

Paul Hill — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 19:22:01 +0000

One of Uber's main rivals, Lyft, has decided to expand out of the United States for the first time. Next month, people from Toronto will be able to use the ride hailing service. Pricing isn't known. Read more...

Alphabet's CapitalG invests $1 billion in Lyft

Paul Hill — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 17:32:01 +0000

Alphabet's CapitalG has invested $1 billion into the ride hailing service, Lyft. The move is likely happening in order to strengthen the opposition to their respective competitor, Uber. Read more...

Report: Alphabet in discussions to invest $1 billion in Lyft

Usen Joshua O. — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 06:44:02 +0000

Alphabet is believed to be examining a potential investment in Lyft to the tune of $1 billion. Should it proceed, the cash injection would help shore up the company against its main rival, Uber. Read more...

Lyft is partnering with Taco Bell so riders can make a fast food pit stop

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 05:46:01 +0000

If you've ever had a late night food craving while riding home in a Lyft and wanted to take a detour to your local Taco Bell, that opportunity will be available to some users starting this month. Read more...

Lyft and Waymo reach deal to collaborate on self-driving cars

Paul Hill — Mon, 15 May 2017 13:32:01 +0000

The ride-hailing company, Lyft, and Waymo have come to a deal to bring about an autonomous ride-hailing service. The two companies hope that they can better compete against Uber with the deal. Read more...

Lyft ride-sharing service comes to Windows 10 phones and PCs

Andy Weir — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 08:06:01 +0000

Ride-sharing service Lyft - which offers an alternative to Uber in many cities - has now made the journey to the Windows Store. The app is available to download on Windows 10 PCs, phones, and tablets. Read more...

GM and Lyft reportedly want to test 'thousands' of self-driving cars on the streets in 2018

Vlad Dudau — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 08:30:01 +0000

The car manufacturer together with the US' second largest ride sharing service are looking to get an edge over rivals by testing out the biggest fleet of autonomous vehicles ever, starting next year. Read more...

Uber reveals a $1.2 billion loss for the first half of 2016

Chris Schroeder — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 20:16:01 +0000

Uber's business is booming across its core markets, yet the company is still losing money and has confirmed that over the first half of 2016, $1.27 billion dollars have been lost. What's gives? Read more...

Uber reported to give up on Chinese market, sell assets to Apple-backed rival, Didi

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 09:46:01 +0000

Uber is reportedly giving up on its Chinese operations and selling them to its main rival, Didi Chuxing. Meanwhile, Didi will invest $1 billion in Uber's global business and get a seat on the board. Read more...

Lyft Premiere will compete with Uber's more luxurious "Black" option

Chris Schroeder — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 22:34:01 +0000

Lyft continues its drive to match Uber in the most important areas by releasing a new luxurious ride option called "Lyft Premiere", which can be called just as easily as your typical Lyft car. Read more...

Uber and Lyft consider sharing a ride out of Austin following legal defeat

Matthew Sims — Mon, 09 May 2016 09:06:01 +0000

Texans will soon struggle to get home, as Uber and Lyft have terminated their operations in Austin. The ride-sharing services lost a legal battle to repeal a law which will see increased checks. Read more...

Google, Uber, Ford, Volvo and Lyft band together to bring self-driving cars on US roads

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 10:00:01 +0000

A number of high-profile companies, including Google, Ford and Uber have come together to form a lobbying and advocacy group, in an effort to speed up regulation and adoption of self-driving cars. Read more...