Say hello to ‘Priority Mode,’ Lyft’s latest innovation in ripping drivers off
Lyft just keeps on innovating. Not content to rewrite labor law in its favor, in September of 2020 the ride-hail company unveiled a new pay structure for its drivers that…
Uber tacks on new fee for Prop. 22 gig worker benefits
California voters were told that voting for Prop. 22 last month would keep ride-hailing and delivery prices from increasing on apps like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Instacart, because all gig…
Lyft CEO says controversial Prop. 22 is a ‘model for other states’
Well, you can’t say they didn’t warn us. In a third quarter earnings call Tuesday afternoon, Lyft CEO Logan Green told listening investors and reporters that California’s controversial Prop. 22,…
Lyft to make it easier to split fares with friends and family
Lyft riders will soon be able to pay for their trips with Venmo, a process that offers an easy way to split fares with friends and family.
After coronavirus shutdown, Lyft’s self-driving cars will pick up passengers again
You can order a self-driving car on Lyft again. The company paused its autonomous taxi program, which only operates in Las Vegas, in March because of the coronavirus pandemic. Starting…
Lyft dips toes into food delivery for first time
Lyft has added e-scooters, e-bikes, car rentals, and other services to its original ride-sharing app over the years, but it’s stayed away from food delivery. Until now. On Tuesday, Lyft…
Lyft, Uber to offer discounted rides to the polls on election day
Lyft and Uber will both offer cheaper rides to polling places on November 3, while Uber also has a pizza plan for those waiting in line to vote.
Lyft will shut down operations in California tonight
The app will be shutting down just before midnight
Lyft decides to shut down rides in California
Come midnight tonight, Lyft drivers and passengers in California will have to look elsewhere for on-demand rides. The San Francisco-based company announced Thursday its decision to stop all ride-hailing operations…
Uber Eats can keep delivering in California if ride-sharing shuts down, for now
Uber and Lyft’s ride-hailing businesses are fighting to keep operating in California, but restaurant delivery and other services on the apps will continue for now. The recent preliminary injunction ordered…