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fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Lyft's AI 'Earnings Assistant' offers ideas about how drivers can make more money

Lyft has introduced an AI chatbot, Earnings Assistant, to help drivers optimize their work schedules and increase earnings.
#uber
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Robotaxis could slowly be coming for Uber and Lyft drivers' earnings

Competition from driverless taxis may significantly reduce earning potential for Uber and Lyft drivers in the coming years, creating financial challenges.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 months ago

Lander demands end to Uber and Lyft's use of 'cruel' driver lockouts

Uber and Lyft's lockouts exploit a loophole, significantly harming driver income, prompting demands for legislative changes.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Uber and Lyft Found a Loophole in a Driver Pay Law. Drivers Pushed Back.

New York City aims to revise its minimum pay law for drivers amidst pressure from Uber and Lyft after the introduction of damaging lockouts.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

Supreme Court turns down challenge of California labor lawsuits by Uber, Lyft

The Supreme Court upheld California's right to pursue labor lawsuits against Uber and Lyft despite the companies' appeals regarding arbitration agreements.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Robotaxis could slowly be coming for Uber and Lyft drivers' earnings

Competition from driverless taxis may significantly reduce earning potential for Uber and Lyft drivers in the coming years, creating financial challenges.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 months ago

Lander demands end to Uber and Lyft's use of 'cruel' driver lockouts

Uber and Lyft's lockouts exploit a loophole, significantly harming driver income, prompting demands for legislative changes.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Uber and Lyft Found a Loophole in a Driver Pay Law. Drivers Pushed Back.

New York City aims to revise its minimum pay law for drivers amidst pressure from Uber and Lyft after the introduction of damaging lockouts.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

Supreme Court turns down challenge of California labor lawsuits by Uber, Lyft

The Supreme Court upheld California's right to pursue labor lawsuits against Uber and Lyft despite the companies' appeals regarding arbitration agreements.
more#uber
#freenow
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
European startups

Lyft to buy taxi app FREENOW for $197M to enter Europe | TechCrunch

Lyft is expanding into the European market through its acquisition of FREENOW.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago
European startups

Lyft gets a toehold in Europe with FreeNow acquisition

Lyft is acquiring FreeNow for $198 million, marking its first expansion into the European market.
more#freenow
#ride-sharing
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

She was chatting with friends in a Lyft. Then someone texted her what they said | CBC News

Privacy concerns arise as a Toronto woman discovers her ride-share conversation was recorded without her consent.
fromTechCrunch
8 months ago
Tech industry

Watch: Lyft wants to combat surge pricing

Lyft is testing a Price Lock feature to cap prices on specific routes at certain times by paying a monthly fee, aimed at reducing surge pricing pain.
fromEngadget
6 months ago
Tech industry

Lyft promises upfront hourly rates and traffic delay pay for its drivers

Lyft is implementing new earnings improvements to address driver frustrations and enhance pay equity.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

She was chatting with friends in a Lyft. Then someone texted her what they said | CBC News

Privacy concerns arise as a Toronto woman discovers her ride-share conversation was recorded without her consent.
fromTechCrunch
8 months ago
Tech industry

Watch: Lyft wants to combat surge pricing

Lyft is testing a Price Lock feature to cap prices on specific routes at certain times by paying a monthly fee, aimed at reducing surge pricing pain.
fromEngadget
6 months ago
Tech industry

Lyft promises upfront hourly rates and traffic delay pay for its drivers

Lyft is implementing new earnings improvements to address driver frustrations and enhance pay equity.
more#ride-sharing
SF parents
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Calif. Lyft driver kidnapped, forced to go to cannabis dispensary, officials say

A Lyft driver was kidnapped by a passenger who threatened her with a gun and assaulted her during the ride.
#robotaxis
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Tech industry

Lyft to launch Mobileye-powered robotaxis 'as soon as 2026,' starting with Dallas | TechCrunch

Lyft plans to integrate fully autonomous robotaxis into its app by 2026, starting with Dallas and expanding to other markets.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Tech industry

Lyft Claims It Will Launch Self-Driving Cars Next Year, Though Only in Dallas

Lyft aims to launch self-driving robotaxis in Dallas by 2026, following years of delays and claims.
The rideshare industry is shifting toward autonomous vehicles, with Lyft partnering with Marubeni to enhance this transition.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Tech industry

Lyft to launch Mobileye-powered robotaxis 'as soon as 2026,' starting with Dallas | TechCrunch

Lyft plans to integrate fully autonomous robotaxis into its app by 2026, starting with Dallas and expanding to other markets.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Tech industry

Lyft Claims It Will Launch Self-Driving Cars Next Year, Though Only in Dallas

Lyft aims to launch self-driving robotaxis in Dallas by 2026, following years of delays and claims.
The rideshare industry is shifting toward autonomous vehicles, with Lyft partnering with Marubeni to enhance this transition.
more#robotaxis
#ridesharing
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Lyft uses Anthropic's Claude chatbot to handle user complaints

Lyft and Anthropic partner to enhance customer care using AI technology, significantly improving service efficiency.
fromTravel + Leisure
8 months ago
Television

Lyft Is Making It Easier to Travel with Pets - What to Know

Lyft's new Pet Rides feature enables pet owners to easily travel with their pets for an additional fee, enhancing inclusivity for animal lovers.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Lyft uses Anthropic's Claude chatbot to handle user complaints

Lyft and Anthropic partner to enhance customer care using AI technology, significantly improving service efficiency.
fromTravel + Leisure
8 months ago
Television

Lyft Is Making It Easier to Travel with Pets - What to Know

Lyft's new Pet Rides feature enables pet owners to easily travel with their pets for an additional fee, enhancing inclusivity for animal lovers.
more#ridesharing
#rideshare
fromFortune
8 months ago
Tech industry

Lyft's new feature will limit the cost of rides, even during peak hours

Lyft's Price Lock program caps ride prices for commuters, enhancing budget predictability at a $3 monthly fee.
fromEngadget
8 months ago
Cars

Lyft is testing a new rider verification safety measure

Lyft is testing a rider verification system to enhance driver safety and trust.
fromSecret NYC
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Lyft Will Reimburse All Congestion Fees Accrued During Rides This January

MTA's congestion pricing starts January 5, 2025, imposing daily fees for entering Manhattan, affecting rideshare costs.
Lyft offers a $1.50 credit to riders facing the new congestion fee, making rides more affordable in January.
fromFortune
8 months ago
Tech industry

Lyft's new feature will limit the cost of rides, even during peak hours

Lyft's Price Lock program caps ride prices for commuters, enhancing budget predictability at a $3 monthly fee.
fromEngadget
8 months ago
Cars

Lyft is testing a new rider verification safety measure

Lyft is testing a rider verification system to enhance driver safety and trust.
fromSecret NYC
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Lyft Will Reimburse All Congestion Fees Accrued During Rides This January

MTA's congestion pricing starts January 5, 2025, imposing daily fees for entering Manhattan, affecting rideshare costs.
Lyft offers a $1.50 credit to riders facing the new congestion fee, making rides more affordable in January.
more#rideshare
#transportation
fromZDNET
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Need a Lyft to vote? You can get 50% off a ride to the polls on Election Day - here's how

Lyft launches Voting Access Program to ensure easier transportation for voters, aiming to combat barriers created by fewer polling places and voter suppression laws.
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago
Bicycling

Lyft Hikes Citi Bike Fees For Third Time Since Start of 2024 - Streetsblog New York City

Citi Bike's e-bike pricing increases reflect inflation and operational costs, despite ongoing user backlash.
fromTime Out New York
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Here's how to get 50% off your Lyft ride to your polling station on Election Day

Lyft promotes voting access by offering a 50% discount on rides to polling places on Election Day.
fromZDNET
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Need a Lyft to vote? You can get 50% off a ride to the polls on Election Day - here's how

Lyft launches Voting Access Program to ensure easier transportation for voters, aiming to combat barriers created by fewer polling places and voter suppression laws.
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago
Bicycling

Lyft Hikes Citi Bike Fees For Third Time Since Start of 2024 - Streetsblog New York City

Citi Bike's e-bike pricing increases reflect inflation and operational costs, despite ongoing user backlash.
fromTime Out New York
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Here's how to get 50% off your Lyft ride to your polling station on Election Day

Lyft promotes voting access by offering a 50% discount on rides to polling places on Election Day.
more#transportation
#tax-lawsuit
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
Tech industry

SF overcharged tech company about $100M in taxes, lawsuit alleges

Lyft is suing San Francisco for $100 million in tax refunds, claiming overtaxation based on incorrect revenue assessment from 2019 to 2023.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Tech industry

Lyft has sued San Francisco, accusing it of overcharging $100 million in taxes

Lyft claims San Francisco overcharged it $100 million in taxes by miscalculating its taxable revenue based on passenger payments instead of driver fees.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
Tech industry

SF overcharged tech company about $100M in taxes, lawsuit alleges

Lyft is suing San Francisco for $100 million in tax refunds, claiming overtaxation based on incorrect revenue assessment from 2019 to 2023.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Tech industry

Lyft has sued San Francisco, accusing it of overcharging $100 million in taxes

Lyft claims San Francisco overcharged it $100 million in taxes by miscalculating its taxable revenue based on passenger payments instead of driver fees.
more#tax-lawsuit
Tech industry
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Lyft is piloting a savings account program for drivers in Utah (exclusive)

Lyft is introducing a program offering drivers savings contributions to promote flexibility and benefits, signaling a shift in gig worker compensation.
#driver-earnings
Miscellaneous
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

FTC hits Lyft with $2.1M penalty for luring drivers with false earnings claims | TechCrunch

Lyft agreed to a $2.1 million settlement for deceptive earnings claims misleading drivers about expected income.
fromRolling Out
6 months ago
Business

FTC takes action against Lyft for misleading earnings claims

Lyft faces serious allegations of misleading advertising related to driver earnings, potentially influencing the livelihoods of many drivers.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Lyft fined for duping would-be drivers over potential pay

Lyft misrepresented potential driver earnings in advertisements, leading to legal action and a fine for misleading claims about hourly pay.
Miscellaneous
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

FTC hits Lyft with $2.1M penalty for luring drivers with false earnings claims | TechCrunch

Lyft agreed to a $2.1 million settlement for deceptive earnings claims misleading drivers about expected income.
fromRolling Out
6 months ago
Business

FTC takes action against Lyft for misleading earnings claims

Lyft faces serious allegations of misleading advertising related to driver earnings, potentially influencing the livelihoods of many drivers.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Lyft fined for duping would-be drivers over potential pay

Lyft misrepresented potential driver earnings in advertisements, leading to legal action and a fine for misleading claims about hourly pay.
more#driver-earnings
fromTravel + Leisure
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Alaska Rolls Out New Promos to Earn Bonus Miles - What to Know

Alaska Airlines offers limited-time promotions allowing easier earning of Mileage Plan miles, including Lyft rides and discounted mile purchases.
fromsfist.com
8 months ago
Tech industry

Lyft Laying Off More Staff, Scaling Back Bike and Scooter Division

Lyft is restructuring its bike and scooter division to enhance profitability, leading to layoffs and a shift in focus towards urban solutions.
fromEngadget
8 months ago
Tech industry

Lyft's new price lock feature caps the cost of rides, even during peak hours

Lyft introduces a price lock feature to stabilize ride costs for daily commuters, but details on its operation are vague.
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