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6 months ago
Ahead of election, Lyft CEO details company's newest efforts to boost voter turnout
Ahead of the upcoming election in November, Lyft announced a partnership that its CEO said he hopes continues the company's mission to bring more people to the polls.
6 months ago
9 months ago
Uber, Lyft and DoorDash drivers strike over pay
Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers are striking at 10 U.S. airports Wednesday for better pay. This, as Valentine's Day spending is expected to hit a new record.
9 months ago
1 year ago
Lyft and Uber to pay $328 million for withholding money from drivers
New York State says the companies wrongly deducted certain taxes and fees from drivers' payments between 2013 and 2017.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Uber and Lyft to pay massive fines
The ride-share apps agreed to pay a combined $328 million for withholding money from drivers.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Lyft driver shot dead in DC amid surge in violence in the city
Police in Washington, D.C., are searching for the suspects who shot and killed a Lyft driver.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Former Afghan interpreter killed
Police are looking for clues in the shooting death of Nasrat Ahmad Yar, a rideshare driver and former interpreter for U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Lyft discontinues shared rides, launches preorder service for airports
Plus, Shell launches a premium gasoline that the company said is cleaner and will improve performance of your engine, and the Italian government holds an emergency meeting over rising pasta prices.
1 year ago
4 years ago
Legal setback for Uber and Lyft
The rideshare companies must now classify drivers as employees rather than independent contractors.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Appeals court grants stay for Uber and Lyft to continue operations in California
The news comes after Lyft said it would halt operations in the state.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Uber and Lyft still operating in California despite court order
Google launches new tools to stay informed during wildfires, Fitbit claims research data from its wearables can help detect COVID-19.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Lyft is offering riders safety tips as ridesharing makes its gradual return
To reassure both riders and drivers concerned about contracting the virus, Lyft created a video showing how riders should prepare for future trips.
4 years ago
5 years ago
Lyft announces policy changes after lawsuit
Lyft has announced changes in its safety policies following a lawsuit filed by 14 woman alleging that the company did not do enough to protect them from sexual assault.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Women sue Lyft saying not enough done to protect them from sexual assault
The allegations against some drivers include rape and sexual assault.
5 years ago
5 years ago
At least 14 accusers file lawsuit against Lyft
They claim the company knowingly allows sexual predators to transport vulnerable passengers, while Lyft said it has designed safety policies for drivers and passengers.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Lyft driver shot dead moments after calling wife to wish her happy 52nd anniversary
Frances Treadwell told ABC News that she considered that last call with husband Harold Treadwell III "a gift from God."
5 years ago
5 years ago
Missing student last seen when Lyft driver dropped her off at park
Mackenzie Lueck, 23, disappeared in the Salt Lake City area on June 17.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Lyft driver says he dropped missing Utah student off at park: Police
McKenzie Lueck, 23, was not in distress when she was met at Hatch Park by an individual in a vehicle, according to authorities.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Lyft driver arrested after police find 17 suspensions on his license
Police in Long Island, New York, responding to a possibly intoxicated driver, ended up arrested a former Lyft driver who had 17 suspensions on his license.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Lyft driver arrested with 17 license suspensions
Police on Long Island, New York, arrested a former Lyft driver who had been driving with 17 suspensions on his license.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Police seeking man seen on video pummeling ride-share driver
Lyft driver Eduardo Madiedo had picked up two customers in New York City and was taking them to the hospital when one passenger began cursing and hitting him.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Video shows passenger's attack on Lyft driver
Eduardo Madiedo, 36, said the passenger demanded he break traffic laws to drive him to a NYC hospital.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Uber, Lyft speak out after report shows drivers causing price surges
In the WJLA report, ride-share drivers revealed how they tricked the system into thinking that there were no drivers nearby and waited till prices rose.
5 years ago
6 years ago
Lyft announces new rider security features
On Monday, Lyft announced that they were including two new safety features, in addition to the background checks that are already well established on the company platform.
6 years ago
6 years ago
Amid growing concern over ride-share safety, Lyft announces new security features
After the death of a University of South Carolina student, Lyft is adding continuous criminal background checks and enhanced ID verification.
6 years ago
6 years ago
Shares of ride-hailing platform Lyft debut
The company trades under the ticker symbol "LYFT."
6 years ago
6 years ago
Lyft seeks IPO before rival Uber
The ride-sharing company would be the first to debut on the Nasdaq.
6 years ago
6 years ago
Lyft hopes for big boost from upcoming IPO
The ride-share company may be valued at $23 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal.
6 years ago
6 years ago
Lyft passenger's high-speed ride caught on tape
A man in North Carolina says his driver, who faces charges of speeding and reckless driving, was going more than 120 mph.
6 years ago
6 years ago
Pregnant Lyft driver fatally stabbed in Arizona
Fabian Durazo, 20, is accused of killing Kristina Howato, 39, and her unborn child early Sunday morning in Tempe, police said.
6 years ago
6 years ago
Pregnant Lyft driver's fatal stabbing reignites driver safety concerns
Despite the headlines, there are more safeguards for ride sharing drivers than before.
6 years ago
6 years ago
Lyft co-founder: 'The idea of getting car keys on your 16th birthday' going to change
Lyft co-founder and President John Zimmer talks his five-year vision for the company and why they're encouraging people to give up their cars.
6 years ago
6 years ago
Lyft co-founder isn't interested in flying Lyfts
Lyft co-founder and President John Zimmer talks autonomous vehicles and why the company isn't focusing on air travel like competitor Uber.
6 years ago
6 years ago
Lyft co-founder discusses future company IPO
Lyft co-founder and President John Zimmer talks future company IPO, with ABC News' Chief Business, Technology and Economics Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis.
6 years ago
6 years ago
Lyft enters the scooter race
The ride share launches its scooter business in Denver. Hipsters can rent them using the Lyft app.
6 years ago
6 years ago
Lyft driver stabbed repeatedly after 'verbal altercation' with suspect, police say
Officials continue to search for a suspect who allegedly stabbed a Lyft driver.
6 years ago