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
Lyft
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Business News
Lyft Drivers Earn Extra Cash Transporting Food, Supplies for Charities, Businesses
Essential Deliveries gets meals and home and medical necessities to government agencies, nonprofits, businesses and healthcare organizations.
Thought Leaders
How to Build a Community like Lyft, Airbnb and Github
How these giants built three pillars into their businesses (and how you can too).
Building a Business
7 Realistic Ways to Make Money Online
From leveraging the app economy to blogging, the Internet offers a variety of opportunities for raking in money.
By R.L. Adams
Thought Leaders
Uber Stock Tumbles After IPO, Leading to Disappointing First Day as Public Company
The ride-sharing company was valued at over $82 billion on its first day of trading.
Business News
Uber Drivers Are Sleeping in Their Cars to Make Enough Money. Now, They’re Going on Strike.
The strikes come ahead of Uber's initial public offering, which one union leader said promised to be an 'orgy of greed.'
Thought Leaders
IPO of Ride-Sharing Unicorn Gives Market a Lyft
Stocks on the Entrepreneur Index™ close out stellar first quarter in style
Entrepreneurs
How to Collaborate With Difficult People and New York City Rideshare App Drivers Get a Raise (60-Second Video)
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By Hayden Field
Online Presence
Facebook’s Portal Gets Even Creepier. 3 Things to Know Today.
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By Hayden Field
Building a Business
This Lyft Employee’s Entrepreneurial Past Inspired Her to Create a Business Pitch Competition for Lyft Drivers
Lyft recently surveyed its drivers and learned that nearly one-fifth of them run or aspire to run a company.
Business News
New York City Deals a Blow to Uber and the SEC Investigates Tesla: 3 Things to Know
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Business News
Elon Musk May Take Tesla Private. 3 Things to Know Today.
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By Hayden Field