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Lyft shares slide on weak sales, disappointing ride totals

The disappointing results of ride-hailing companies are offering a glimpse into discretionary consumer spending at a time when the economy is already flashing warning signs

Lyft has been making efforts to deepen user loyalty, and reported a record 24.7 million active riders in the fourth quarter.

Lyft posts muted first-quarter bookings and profit outlook

Lyft’s forecast follows a similarly moderated forecast from Uber, which reported results last week

Lyft is set to report its quarterly results after markets close on Tuesday.

Ride-hailing platform Lyft ties up with Anthropic for AI-powered customer care

LYFT said on Thursday (Feb 6) that it has tied up with Amazon and Alphabet-backed startup Anthropic to roll out artificial intelligence (AI) tools for the ride-hailing platform’s customer care operati...

US District Judge Trina Thompson in San Francisco said shareholders in the proposed class action did not show why it was unreasonable for Lyft to need 42 minutes to fix its Feb 13, 2024 release, instead of doing it immediately.

Lyft wins dismissal of shareholder lawsuit over earnings report error

A US federal judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit accusing Lyft of defrauding shareholders by waiting too long to correct a mistake in an earnings release that caused the ride-sharing company’s stock...

Lyft has implemented several initiatives this year to attract and retain more drivers, including guaranteed minimum earnings and higher pay for longer trips.

Lyft projects strong fourth-quarter bookings on robust commuter demand, shares jump

LYFT on Wednesday (Nov 6) forecast current-quarter gross bookings above estimates after posting upbeat quarterly sales, indicating steady demand for its ride-hailing services from people returning to ...

Tesla has been under pressure to justify its high valuation and prove it can lead the industry in autonomous vehicle technology.

Uber, Lyft shares jump after Tesla’s ‘toothless’ robotaxi reveal

The electric-vehicle manufacturer lacks evidence of progress towards automated-driving features, or quantify how many robotaxis it plans to make

Lyft has been looking since last summer for a strategic partner that can invest in its bikes and scooter rental infrastructure.

Lyft to sell part of bike business, cut jobs in overhaul

LYFT plans to sell some of its bike and scooter business and eliminate 1 per cent of its employees as the ride-hailing company struggles to turn profitable.

Uber and Lyft will put in place a minimum wage standard of US$32.50 per hour for active driving time, offer paid sick leave and pay a cash stipend for health insurance.

Uber, Lyft reach deal with Massachusetts on driver benefits

The companies will also pay a combined US$175 million to the state to settle allegations they violated Massachusetts wage and hour laws

Lyft has struggled to win market share from its much-larger rideshare rival, Uber Technologies.

Lyft beats on bookings, adds new riders

LYFT reported first-quarter results and financial guidance that beat investors’ expectations, a sign of the company’s ability to retain and attract new riders in the US and Canada.

Uber will pay US$290 million and Lyft US$38 million to settle New York wage theft claims.

Uber, Lyft to pay US$328 million to settle New York wage theft claims

Uber and Lyft will pay a combined US$328 million to settle claims by New York’s attorney general that the ride-sharing companies systematically cheated drivers out of pay and benefits.