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Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Lyft’s Driverless Rides Could Arrive as Soon as Summer

The company has been spending more time pitching its vision for the future of its gig-economy business model as it plays catch-up in offering autonomous rides.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Approved to Offer Passenger Rides in California

The permit will allow Tesla initially to carry its employees on a prearranged basis in company-owned vehicles, before later transporting members of the public.

March 18, 2025
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Lyft to Launch Mobileye Robotaxis in Dallas as Soon as 2026

Lyft will launch driverless rides with technology vendor and Intel spinoff Mobileye Global in Dallas as soon as 2026, building on a partnership that was first announced last November.

February 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics

Uber Tests Price Lock Pass to Rival Lyft

Price-guarantee plans represent a potential new source of revenue for Uber, which said recently that a slowdown in U.S. rideshare bookings has been weighing on its core mobility unit.

January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Uber, Lyft Drivers May See Higher Wages Under NYC Plan

The city’s plan threatens to further weigh on demand for ridesharing in a key market for Uber and Lyft, which are both warning that costs will be passed through to consumers.

January 8, 2025
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Lyft Teams With Mobileye in Series of Autonomous Deals

Lyft announced three new partnerships with autonomous driving technology vendors, including Intel spinoff Mobileye, as it plays catch-up in offering driverless rides on its platform.

November 6, 2024
Government, Business

Uber, Lyft to Pay $328 Million in Wage Theft Settlement

NEW YORK — 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 Nov. 2.

November 2, 2023
Business, Technology

Lyft Names David Risher New CEO as Co-Founder Steps Down

Lyft Inc. tapped David Risher to be its new CEO, replacing co-founder Logan Green as the ride-hailing company struggles to compete with bigger rival Uber Technologies Inc.

March 27, 2023
Government, Business

Uber, Lyft Get Positive Ruling in California Labor Case

App-based ride-hailing and delivery companies like Uber and Lyft can continue to treat their California drivers as independent contractors, a state appeals court ruled March 13.

March 14, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Uber, Lyft Add Fuel Surcharges for Rides, Deliveries

Ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft are tacking on a fuel surcharge for customers to help drivers offset the cost of record-high gas prices.

March 14, 2022