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Lyft Inc. partners with The Absolut Company
Lyft is partnering with alcohol distributor Breakthru Beverage Missouri and Absolut Vodka to offer free rides to people in Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield and Columbia.
Dec 30, 2022 | kcur.orgLyft Inc. has issues with case of insurance fraud
MARIETTA, Ga. - The Office Of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner is searching for a Cobb County man wanted in connection to a case of insurance fraud involving the popular rideshare service "Lyft".
Dec 20, 2022 | fox5atlanta.comLyft Inc. expanded offices to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on Sep 1st 19'.
As of September 2019, neither Uber nor Lyft are available in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Dec 15, 2022 | gibraltartrade.comNorth Georgia, Inc. partners with Lyft Inc.
From now until the end of the year, Goodwill of North Georgia has teamed up with Lyft to offer free rides for folks going to job training, interview or work.
Dec 15, 2022 | saportareport.comLyft Inc. partners with Wallbox NV
Lastly, Lyft has partnered with Wallbox to offer drivers discounts on at-home Level 2 charging hardware.
Dec 12, 2022 | yahoo.comLyft Inc. has issues with breach of contract, unfair trade practices, constructive fraud
Valentino Mofor, appellant, sued Lyft, Inc., appellee, in the District Court of Maryland for Baltimore County alleging breach of contract, unfair trade practices, constructive fraud, negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Dec 9, 2022 | thedailyrecord.comLyft Inc. had issues with civil lawsuit on Dec 7th 22'.
Lyft is now facing a civil lawsuit from Cooper's family.
Dec 7, 2022 | dayton247now.comLyft Inc. launches robotaxi service
Last month, rival Lyft said it would launch its robotaxi service in Los Angeles after it had rolled out in Las Vegas earlier this year.
Dec 7, 2022 | leaderpost.comZoox identified as competitor of Lyft Inc.
Zoox’s ambitious two-part goal: to create a smartphone-based robotaxi service to compete with Uber and Lyft as well as the purpose-built vehicles to supply it.
Dec 3, 2022 | fastcompany.comZoox identified as competitor of Lyft Inc.
Zoox’s ambitious two-part goal: to create a smartphone-based robotaxi service to compete with Uber and Lyft as well as the purpose-built vehicles to supply it.
Dec 3, 2022 | fastcompany.comLyft Inc. promotes Sona Iliffe-Moon to VP of external communications
Lyft also promoted Sona Iliffe-Moon to VP of external communications, expanding her role to include all external comms work.
Nov 30, 2022 | prweek.comRidemetrobus partners with Lyft Inc.
Metro has already partnered with Lyft and its own ridesharing service, Via, to help provide transportation services.
Nov 28, 2022 | stlpublicradio.orgMoDOT partners with Lyft Inc.
The Missouri Department of Transportation is partnering with Lyft to provide Missourians discounted rides this holiday season.
Nov 22, 2022 | newstribune.comLyft Inc. partners with AmeriHealth Caritas
For example, Lyft is partnering with organizations like the AARP and AmeriHealth Caritas to coordinate rides for Medicare and Medicaid patients [1].
Nov 21, 2022 | sbxadvisors.comLyft Inc. partners with AmeriHealth Caritas
For example, Lyft is partnering with organizations like the AARP and AmeriHealth Caritas to coordinate rides for Medicare and Medicaid patients [1].
Nov 21, 2022 | sbxadvisors.comLyft Inc. partners with Redwood Materials, Inc.
Lyft is partnering with Redwood Materials, a battery recycling company founded by ex-Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, to ensure the batteries from its fleets of shared electric bikes and scooters don&...
Nov 10, 2022 | techcrunch.comLyft Inc. partnered with League of Women Voters of California on Nov 8th 22'.
Lyft to the polls - On Nov 8th, Election Day, Lyft has partnered with League of Women Voters of California to provide discounted rides to the polls.
Nov 3, 2022 | cavotes.orgLyft Inc. launches Safe Mode
To make sure that their use does not end up disappointing users when a change causes a crash or degrades the user experience, Lyft created Safe Mode, specifically aimed to prevent crash loops on launch.
Oct 23, 2022 | mobilemonitoringsolutions.comLyft Inc. launched autonomous robotaxi trips on Oct 21st 22'.
Lyft is now launching autonomous robotaxi trips in Austin, Texas.
Oct 21, 2022 | mhkconsultants.comSpotHero, Inc. partners with Lyft Inc.
Parking-app company SpotHero is partnering with ride-hailing app Lyft as it looks to keep expanding its user base.
Oct 19, 2022 | chicagobusiness.comFesticket sells assets to Lyft Inc. in the amount of $112K
In terms of what monies are available to pay off those debts, the administrators’ report confirms the deal to sell Festicket’s assets to Lyft, though – while that transaction safeguarded jobs and removed the collapsed firm’s liabilities to its employees – it only generated £100,000 in cash.
Oct 19, 2022 | completemusicupdate.comAspen, CO will partner with Lyft Inc. on Oct 14th 23'.
One year later, the City of Aspen was considering a partnership with the ride-share company Lyft for a project that threatened to put Gardner’s taxis out of business.
Oct 13, 2022 | thefederalist.comLyft Inc. has issues with alleged failure to keep its mobile app safe because it may have caused one of its drivers to hit a pedestrian
Courts and attorneys are closely watching litigation in Florida after a Palm Beach judge's precedent-setting ruling exposing rideshare companies to... Courts and attorneys are closely watching litigation in Florida after a Palm Beach judge's precedent-setting ruling exposing rideshare companies to legal liability, as Lyft Inc. could be sued for its alleged failure to keep its mobile app safe because it may have caused one of its drivers to hit a pedestrian.
Oct 10, 2022 | palmbeachgardensgov.comLyft Inc. launches fully flexible’ option
This new requirement comes as rival companies, such as Lyft, announced a ‘fully flexible’ option.
Oct 3, 2022 | oann.comColorado State University partners with Lyft Inc.
Colorado State University’s RamRide service is continuing its partnership with Lyft this semester in an effort to keep students safe over the weekends.
Sep 29, 2022 | collegian.comAutonomous Vehicle International partners with Lyft Inc.
And then Autonomous Vehicle International partner with companies like Lyft and Walmart to deploy its technology for rideshare and goods delivery services.
Sep 26, 2022 | autonomousvehicleinternational.comLyft Inc. launches pedal-assist e-bikes
Lyft has been rolling out new pedal-assist e-bikes in numerous bikesharing systems that it operates across the country, including Citi Bike, Divvy in Chicago, and Nice Ride in Minneapolis.
Sep 13, 2022 | streetsblog.orgLyft Inc. partnered with California Democratic Party on Jan 1st 20'.
One one side: Lyft, facing a regulatory deadline to electrify its fleet of cars, has teamed up with environmental activists, the California Democratic Party and some of the same labor groups that so vociferously opposed the ride-hailing company’s successful bid in 2020 to exempt itself from a law making it harder to classify workers as independent contractors.
Sep 13, 2022 | calmatters.orgBrem Foundation partners with Lyft Inc.
In partnership with Lyft, Brem launched Wheels for Women, the country's first and only free transportation program dedicated exclusively to breast cancer screenings and diagnostics.
Sep 12, 2022 | bremfoundation.orgGeneral Motors Company acquires Lyft Inc.
Social media users have speculated that companies like General Motors might acquire Lyft.
Sep 12, 2022 | learnbonds.comLyft Inc. hires Leah Page as Vice President of Emerging Business and Mobile Security
Protection One Inc is pleased to announce that Leah Page, ADT’s Vice President of Emerging Business and Mobile Security, has joined Lyft’s Safety Advisory Council.
Aug 18, 2022 | adt.comLyft Inc. launched all-electric, autonomous vehicle on Aug 16th 22'.
On Tuesday, Lyft and Motional, an autonomous vehicle company, announced the launch of a new all-electric, autonomous vehicle on the Lyft network in Las Vegas.
Aug 17, 2022 | govtech.comLyft Inc. launched fully driverless public ride-hail service on Nov 1st 21'.
In November 2021, Lyft, Inc. and Motional, a global leader in driverless technology announced the launching of a fully driverless public ride-hail service in Las Vegas.
Jul 8, 2022 | openpr.comThank God It’s Natural partners with Lyft Inc.
Thank God It’s Natural partner with Lyft to provide free rides to breast health appointments as well as COVID vaccinations.
Jun 20, 2022 | eventbrite.comLyft Inc. expanded offices to Mexico on Apr 1st 20'.
Lyft has announced plans to expand its services into Mexico, where about 100 software developers have working since April 2020.
Apr 4, 2022 | yucatanmagazine.comLyft Inc. launches Istio 0.1 in May 2017
It is almost 5 years since Google, IBM and Lyft launched Istio 0.1 in May 2017.
Jan 1, 2022 | istio.ioLyft Inc. acquired PBSC Urban Solutions Inc. on Apr 26th 22'.
Ride-sharing app Lyft announced Tuesday (April 19) that it has agreed to buy PBSC Urban Solutions, a supplier of bicycle sharing equipment and technology to customers around the world.
Jan 1, 2022 | pymnts.comLyft Inc. launched Flex association on Mar 1st 22'.
DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber, Lyft, and other app-based companies also launched a new lobbying group in March, called the Flex association aimed at “educating” policymakers on issues affecting the on-demand economy.
Jan 1, 2022 | bloombergtax.comLyft Inc. acquired Citi Bike on Jan 1st 18'.
In 2018, Lyft acquired Motivate and all of its existing contracts, including Citi Bike in New York City.
Jan 1, 2022 | techcrunch.comLyft Inc. launched Lyft Assisted on Apr 20th 22'.
Lyft Healthcare announced this week the launch of Lyft Assisted, which the company described as a service "for riders who want a little extra help."
Jan 1, 2022 | pymnts.comBloomington Transit partners with Lyft Inc.
Bloomington Transit (BT) is announcing the delay of a plan to replace late evening service on most routes, with those trips to be provided through partnerships with Uber and Lyft.
Jan 1, 2022 | in.govLyft Inc. has issues with securities fraud or other unlawful business practices
The investigation concerns whether Lyft and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
Jan 1, 2022 | prnewswire.comLyft Inc. launched Istio v0.1 on May 1st 17'.
Google, IBM, and Lyft launched Istio v0.1 in May 2017, and according to the Istio Steering Committee’s announcement, “That first version set the standard for what a service mesh should be: traffic management, policy enforcement, and observability, powered by sidecars next to workloads.”
Jan 1, 2022 | datanami.comLyft Inc. launched Lyftup for offering free 30 on Apr 1st 20'.
In April 2020, e-scooter provider Lyft, Inc., launched a program called Lyftup for offering free 30-min rides for its first respondents, the transit workforce, and healthcare providers in Denver, California, and Washington.
Jan 1, 2022 | digitaljournal.comSpare Labs Inc. partners with Lyft Inc.
Transit agencies tapping Spare Labs’ software now have an extra tool on hand after the Vancouver-based startup revealed Monday it was partnering with ride-hailing service Lyft Inc. (Nasdaq:LYFT).
Jan 1, 2022 | biv.comLyft Inc. partners with VaynerMedia LLC
Lyft previously worked with VaynerMedia, who handled its media account on a project basis.
Jan 1, 2022 | campaignlive.comLyft Inc. went public on May 1st 19'.
The May 2019 case concerns purported securities law violations and related causes of action stemming from alleged misleading statements and omissions made in Lyft’s official initial public offering filings.
Jan 1, 2022 | frtservices.comPPG partnered with Lyft Inc. on May 12th 22'.
Pittsburgh-based PPG Industries Inc. announced on Thursday a new partnership with popular ride-share platform Lyft.
Jan 1, 2022 | yahoo.comArizona Public Service Company partners with Lyft Inc.
APS has also joined forces with Lyft to provide people free rides to their nearest cooling station.
Jan 1, 2022 | azfamily.comLyft Inc. receives financing of $30B in private funding
Since their foundings in 2009 and 2012, Uber and Lyft have raised more than $30 billion in private funding, according to Crunchbase.
Jan 1, 2022 | vice.comLyft Inc. expanded offices to Ottawa, Canada on May 23rd 22'.
Lyft announced plans Monday to launch in Ottawa as a competitor to Uber.
Jan 1, 2022 | coolblindtech.comLyft Inc. launches more powerful electric share bike in NYC with greater battery range
Citi Bike and Lyft just rolled out a more powerful electric share bike in NYC with greater battery range, increased visibility, and more durability.
Jan 1, 2022 | drivesweden.netLyft Inc. launched “industry sharing safety program,” through on Jan 1st 20'.
In 2020, Uber and Lyft collaborated to launch an “industry sharing safety program,” through which the two companies and other transportation services disclose among each other the names of drivers who have been banned over sexual assaults or other serious safety violations.
Jan 1, 2022 | endsexualexploitation.orgUnitedwayfrederick partnered with Lyft Inc. on Jun 8th 22'.
Jun. 8—The United Way of Frederick County, working with the ride-hailing company Lyft, has provided thousands of free or reduced-fare rides to low-income families and individuals in the county.
Jan 1, 2022 | masstransitmag.comMagic Guides partners with Lyft Inc.
Disney responded to this trend by partnering with Lyft (an on-demand transportation company) to launch the Minnie Van Service.
Jan 1, 2022 | disneylists.comLyft Inc. will have issues with anticompetitive practices by setting the prices customers pay and limiting drivers’ ability to choose which rides they accept without penalty on Jun 28th 22'.
A group of drivers claimed on Tuesday that Uber and Lyft are engaging in anticompetitive practices by setting the prices customers pay and limiting drivers’ ability to choose which rides they accept without penalty.
Jan 1, 2022 | nytimes.comLyft Inc. launched option to pay for rides using cash on Jun 22nd 22'.
Ridesharing isn't typically viable in the US if you want to pay with cash, but that won't be a problem now that Lyft has introduced an option to pay for rides using cash.
Jan 1, 2022 | engadget.comLyft Inc. launched paying option on Jun 23rd 22'.
Lyft has introduced a new paying option, which now allows riders to pay using cash.
Jan 1, 2022 | itechpost.comLyft Inc. receives financing of $2.34B in IPO
The first ride-hailing company to go public, Lyft raised $2.34 billion in its IPO.
Jan 1, 2022 | ubersexualassaultlawyer.comLyft Inc. has issues with potential risk of a motor vehicle accident
Lyft drivers are independent contractors that use their personal vehicles, and like any other car on the road, they face the potential risk of a motor vehicle accident.
Jan 1, 2022 | sattlaw.comFuturecommunities invests into Lyft Inc.
Future Communities has invested in Lyft, SpaceX and Palantir.
Jan 1, 2022 | bizjournals.comLyft Inc. launched ‘Streak Zones’ for drivers on Jun 13th 22'.
Lyft recently announced new ‘Streak Zones’ for drivers.
Jan 1, 2022 | therideshareguy.comLyft Inc. decreases headcount by 60
Lyft said it has laid off about 60 people and dropped its in-house car rental service and is consolidating global operations.
Jan 1, 2022 | latestnigeriannews.comXinan Wu leaves Lyft Inc. as head of Core Product Engineering
Whatnot, most recently, hired Xinan Wu, previously at Citadel Securities, as head of Infrastructure and Agnieszka Podsiadło, previously at Lyft, as head of Core Product Engineering, to scale engineering and enhance the platform experience for buyers and sellers.
Jan 1, 2022 | sgbonline.comPPG Industrial Coatings B.V partners with Lyft Inc.
“PPG Industrial Coatings B.V is proud to partner with Lyft in its efforts to produce high-visibility e-bikes as part of its shared commitment to enhance on-road safety.”
Jan 1, 2022 | ppgindustrialcoatings.comWearecoolr partners with Lyft Inc.
Coolr, headquartered in London, is expanding in the U.S. with Lyft as its founding client in the country.
Jan 1, 2022 | prweek.comLyft Inc. closes offices in California, United States
The Wall Street Journal report also says that as part of a company restructuring, Lyft is also closing a global operations office in Northern California.
Jan 1, 2022 | sfgate.comStlouis Mo partners with Lyft Inc.
The City of St. Louis has also partnered with the rideshare company Lyft to provide rides to those residents impacted by the floods who need transit.
Jan 1, 2022 | stlamerican.comLyft Inc. identified as competitor of Uber
The announcement comes days after Lyft and its biggest competitor, Uber, announced robust second-quarter financial results.
Jan 1, 2022 | iitcng.comLyft Inc. launches media division to cash in on ads
Lyft launches a new media division to cash in on ads.
Jan 1, 2022 | medium.comLazarillo LLC partners with Lyft Inc.
Lazarillo is proud to announce its partnership with Lyft and BIKETOWN in Portland, which will allow Lazarillo LLC to make navigating streets safer for people with disabilities while giving users easier access to the incredible Adaptive Biketown station.
Jan 1, 2022 | lazarillo.appLyft Inc. launched set of security measures on Jun 22nd 22'.
Interestingly, Lyft recently announced a new set of security measures that include account verification to secure their drivers and rideshare passengers.
Jan 1, 2022 | rideapplaw.comLyft Inc. launches all-electric IONIQ 5-based robotaxi
Motional and Lyft announced the launch of Motional’s new all-electric IONIQ 5-based robotaxi, an autonomous vehicle (AV) designed for fully driverless ride-hail operation, on the Lyft network in Las Vegas.
Jan 1, 2022 | iot-now.comFacebook vet Sona Iliffe-Moon joins Lyft
Reporting to Lyft’s head of comms Dominic Carr, Iliffe-Moon’s remit will include overseeing the communications teams for Lyft's key product verticals - rideshare, fleet and transit, bikes and scooters - along with consumer and brand communications and the creative content team.
Nov 19, 2021 | PR WeekLyft built a brand on being the nice gig work app clad in pink. Its drivers paint a different picture.
Lyft has fallen behind the gig work market in several areas, more than a half-dozen drivers, analysts and researchers say.
Sep 22, 2021 | The Philadelphia InquirerLyft built a brand on being the nice gig work app clad in pink. Its drivers paint a different picture.
Ray Givaudan has driven for Lyft, Uber and even briefly Instacart to supplement his retirement over the last few years.
Sep 21, 2021 | The Washington PostLyft Inc. launches all-electric IONIQ 5-based robotaxi
Lyft and Motional have partnered to launch Motional’s new all-electric IONIQ 5-based robotaxi, an autonomous vehicle designed for fully driverless ride-hail operation, on the Lyft network in Las Vegas.
Aug 31, 2021 | roboticsandautomationnews.comLyft Inc. expands offices to Orlando, Florida, United States
Uber and Lyft are widely available in Orlando and offer fast, reliable transportation.
Aug 29, 2021 | orlandoparksguy.comLyft Inc. launched REAL driverless cars on Nov 11th 21'.
Now, Lyft and Motional plan to introduce REAL driverless cars.
Jan 1, 2021 | vegas411.comLyft Inc. partnered with Cubetaxi Technolabs on Sep 1st 21'.
In September, Sverchek and Lyft made headlines for teaming up with archrival Uber to take a stand against a restrictive new anti-abortion law in Texas.
Jan 1, 2021 | bloomberglaw.comLyft Inc. receives financing of $7.2B in funding
Lyft raised a total of USD7.2 billion in funding and yet remains unprofitable.
Sep 21, 2020 | driveu.inAt Your Side Home Care partners with Lyft Inc.
Clients oftentimes have large walkers, wheelchairs, oxygen tanks and other medical equipment that just won’t fit into cars, which is why At Your Side partnered with Lyft.
Feb 23, 2020 | atyoursidehomecare.comLyft Inc. promoted John Pellegrini to associate on Jan 1st 15'.
Lyft has promoted senior director of legal John Pellegrini, a former associate at Latham & Watkins who joined the company in 2015, to take over Llewellyn’s litigation leadership duties upon her promotion to general counsel, Adams said.
Jan 1, 2020 | bloomberglaw.comEVgo Services LLC. partners with Lyft Inc.
EVgo is committed to an all-electric future, and Evgo is excited to work with Lyft to support Colorado’s ambitious plans for cleaner and more sustainable communities.”
Nov 25, 2019 | autofutures.tvLyft Inc. partnered with Bostonusa on Aug 16th 19'.
Lyft is partnering with Dine Out Boston to provide even more value to this year’s summer program.
Aug 15, 2019 | bostonusa.comLyft Inc. decreased headcount by 60 on Nov 13th 19'.
The day before Lyft shut down its in-house rental service and laid off close to 60 employees, the team in charge of the program was consumed by what they thought was a much bigger problem.
Jan 1, 2019 | techcrunch.comLyft Inc. partners with Santacon
Lyft has partnered up with SantaCon, with plans to hand out special fidget spinners and bottle openers.
Jan 1, 2017 | curbed.com