Lyft

Thought Leaders

Lyft’s CEO Sometimes Drives for the Company Incognito: ‘Love Every Minute of It’

David Risher, who's been Lyft's CEO since April 2023, says driving for the company has inspired new features.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

Lyft’s CEO Drives for the Company Incognito Every 6 Weeks. Here’s Why.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

How to Build a Successful Startup, According to an Investor Who Made Early Bets on Twitter, Lyft, and Twitch

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

Lyft Is Introducing a New Feature to Make Women Feel Safer Riding In and Driving Its Cars

By Madeline Garfinkle

Business News

Uber Is Expanding an Initiative That Will Save Riders Money — Here’s Where It’s Coming Next

The program, which paused in 2020, re-launched last summer.

By Amanda Breen

Business News

Gig Workers Advocate For More Safety Following Attacks on Drivers

While apps like Uber and Doordash require a myriad of personal information from their workers to ensure the safety of customers, drivers have limited knowledge of the customer.

By Madeline Garfinkle

Business News

Uber, Lyft Drivers Are Getting Kicked Off Their Driver Apps Spontaneously

A study found that the issue impacts drivers of color more than others.

By Gabrielle Bienasz

Business News

Lyft Is Now Charging Fees If You’re Late For Your Pickup

The company's policy comes nearly seven years after rival Uber implemented the same policy.

By Emily Rella

Business News

As Tech Stocks Plunge, Uber Banks on a New Strategy — One in Direct Opposition to Lyft’s

Uber's main competitor is taking a different approach because it faces a slightly different challenge.

By Amanda Breen

Business News

Lyft Follows Uber as Both Announce New Surcharges, Fees Due to Gas Price Hikes

Both rideshare companies announced new surcharges due to increased prices on gas.

By Emily Rella

Business News

‘This Is About Respect’: NYC to Raise Minimum Pay for Uber and Lyft Drivers, But Pushback Is Expected

The rideshare companies say state regulations will make services more expensive for customers and limit competition.

By Amanda Breen

Marketing

From Lyft’s Pink Light to Wendy’s Sassy Tweets, Strong Brands Stand Out. Make Sure Yours Does Too.

If your branding comes off as boring or follows the same patterns, coloring and messaging as your competitors, you probably won't get the results you want to see.

By Morissa Schwartz

Business News

Uber, Lyft Ride Prices Up 40% on Driver Shortage

Ride-hailing companies are struggling to meet demand.

By Euni Han

Business News

Uber Agrees to Union For U.K. Drivers

In a landmark deal, the ride-hailing giant allows U.K. workers to join a trade union.

By Euni Han

Business News

Uber, Lyft to Share Information About Drivers Banned for Assault

The ridesharing firms are inviting other US organizations to join the Sharing Safety Program.

By Stephanie Mlot

Business News

California Votes to Strip Employee Protections From Uber and Lyft Drivers

Proposition 22 was voted in by a wide 58 to 42 percent margin.

By Steve Dent

Business News

California Wins Injunction Against Uber and Lyft, Classifying Drivers as Contractors

The state is suing to make them comply with AB5.

By Richard Lawler

Business News

Uber, Lyft Drivers Are Employees, According to California Regulator

They must ensure that their services comply with the state's new gig-worker law.

By Mariella Moon

Business Operations & Logistics

What Does the Crisis Mean for the Sharing Economy?

If the sharing economy cannot deal with its fundamental vulnerabilities in a moment of crisis, it could spell the end of its meteoric rise as a business model.

By Davide Proserpio