Tag: Lyft

Uber and Lyft face a cheaper ridesharing rival in New York City

Myle will attempt to take on its established rivals with cheaper fares, no surge pricing, and no hidden costs.

Digital Trends Live: Xbox Series X, Lyft goes rental, The Game Awards highlights

On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we dig into the biggest tech stories, including the new Xbox Series X, highlights from The Game Awards, 5G continues to expand, Lyft goes rental, Hulu ads for binge-watchers, and more.

Lawyers in latest sexual assault lawsuit against Lyft expect more women to join

Lyft is being sued by a group of women who say the app has not done enough to prevent sexual assault. Their lawyers say the real numbers of people assaulted could be in the thousands.

Lyft to Return Its Electric Bikes to San Francisco After Battery Fires

Lyft is about to return its rentable electric bikes to San Francisco after two battery fires in July 2019 forced it to take them off the street. The company said it plans to deploy 4,000 new ebikes over the six months.

Lyft offers freebies to encourage people to ditch their car

If you're a Lyft rider in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Chicago and are considering selling your car, then you could be in line for some freebies from the ridesharing company.

Lyft Pink is the ridesharing company’s new monthly subscription service

Lyft is abandoning its $299-a-month All-Access Plan in favor of Lyft Pink, a new offering for frequent riders that costs a more reasonable $20 a month. The fee gets you discounts on rides, along with a bunch of other perks.

Uber investigators were forbidden from reporting criminal allegations to police

New reports reveal that Uber's investigation team that handles crimes like sexual assault and rape are “forbidden” from reporting these crimes to authorities. Uber reportedly uses a three-strike system for its drivers before they are removed.

Lyft adds protected bike lanes to its app for safer bikesharing rides

Lyft is adding data for protected bike lanes and bike-friendly routes to its app in a bid to ease the fears of first-time bikesharing riders, and to make rides more comfortable and less stressful for its existing users.

You can now combine transit with ridesharing and biking in Google Maps

Google has announced a new feature for Google Maps that will allow users to combine transit directions with ridesharing and biking.

Lyft pulls its bikes from San Francisco streets after apparent battery fires

Lyft has suspended its bikesharing operation in San Francisco following two fires in the space of a few days. The cause is thought to be faulty batteries that power the electric two-wheelers, though this is yet to be confirmed.

Lyft’s wallet-friendly Shared Saver option arrives in six more U.S. cities

Lyft is expanding its wallet-friendly Shared Saver option to Atlanta, Las Vegas, Miami, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle after launching it earlier this year in Denver, New York City, and San Jose.The post Lyft’s wallet-friendly Shared Saver option arrives in six more U.S. cities appeared first on Digital Trends.

Lyft’s new safety features include an in-app 911 panic button

In an effort to improve the safety of its ridesharing service, Lyft is rolling out several new safety measures that include an in-app panic button so riders can quickly and easily make an emergency call.The post Lyft’s new safety features include an in-app 911 panic button appeared first on Digital Trends.

The Uber, Lyft strike appears to be a flop, but it might have spooked investors

By all accounts, Wednesday's Uber, Lyft strike wasn't very successful, or well attended, with a handful of picketing drivers showing up in most cities. Where it may have had an effect though is on Wall Street as Uber heads for its IPO.The post The Uber, Lyft strike appears to be a flop, but it might have spooked investors appeared first on Digital Trends.

Digital Trends Live: Google I/O wrap-up, Lyft and Uber strike, and more

On this episode of DT Live, we discuss the Google I/O conference, the Lyft and Uber strike, Amazon’s New York Go store, Germany’s electric delivery truck highway, Japan’s successful rocket launch, and more.The post Digital Trends Live: Google I/O wrap-up, Lyft and Uber strike, and more appeared first on Digital Trends.

Digital Trends Live: Prime’s one-day shipping, Samsung Fold delay, and more

On this episode of DT Live, we discuss the current tech news, including quantum interface, Prime's one-day delivery, the Samsung Fold delay, a browser that pays you in crypto, Tesla's robot taxis, and more.The post Digital Trends Live: Prime’s one-day shipping, Samsung Fold delay, and more appeared first on Digital Trends.

Digital Trends Live: Prime’s one-day shipping, Samsung Fold delay, and more

On this episode of DT Live, we discuss the current tech news, including quantum interface, Prime's one-day delivery, the Samsung Fold delay, a browser that pays you in crypto, Tesla's robot taxis, and more.The post Digital Trends Live: Prime’s one-day shipping, Samsung Fold delay, and more appeared first on Digital Trends.

Lyft goes public with IPO filing, reveals plans for autonomous cars

Lyft filed for an initial public offering with the U..S Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday. The $25 billion IPO could happen as soon as April, and Lyft will use the ticker symbol LYFT.The post Lyft goes public with IPO filing, reveals plans for autonomous cars appeared first on Digital Trends.

Lyft’s ‘Shared Saver’ offers cheaper rides but you’ll have to walk a little

Lyft has launched a new ride option called Shared Saver that offers cheaper rides if you're willing to walk a little. Shared Saver designates a nearby pick-up point and drops you off a short distance from your final destination.The post Lyft’s ‘Shared Saver’ offers cheaper rides but you’ll have to walk a little appeared first on Digital Trends.

Uber and Lyft rides in New York City just got more expensive

If you use Uber or Lyft in New York City, you might have noticed your fares are now higher than before for the same trip. It's the result of a number of new rules that went into effect on February 1.The post Uber and Lyft rides in New York City just got more expensive appeared first on Digital Trends.

Lyft’s new rewards program promises ride discounts and comfier cars

If you're always hopping in and out of a Lyft car, then you'll be pleased to hear that the ridesharing service is about to launch a rewards program. Perks include discounts on future trips and upgrades to comfier cars.The post Lyft’s new rewards program promises ride discounts and comfier cars appeared first on Digital Trends.

Lyft Announces ‘Lyft Rewards’ Loyalty Program Coming in December for Select Riders

Lyft today revealed that a loyalty program for its customers, "Lyft Rewards," will begin rolling out for select passengers in

Lyft’s All-Access Subscription Plan Rolling Out Nationwide, $300/Month for 30 Rides

In March, Lyft began testing a monthly subscription plan for select high-frequency users, and today the company announced that a

Google Assistant now lets you compare rideshare prices and wait times

Google has announced an update to Google Assistant that could make it a whole lot more useful for rideshare users. The update essentially allows users to look at a list of rideshare prices and wait times from multiple services.The post Google Assistant now lets you compare rideshare prices and wait times appeared first on Digital Trends.

Lyft wants to know about your ride experience before it’s even over

Lyft is so keen to know how your ridesharing trip is going that it wants to ask you about it while you're still in the car. The feature is currently being tested for shared rides and could be rolled out to all users soon.The post Lyft wants to know about your ride experience before it’s even over appeared first on Digital Trends.

Lyft’s first app-based scootershare service rolls into Denver

If you thought there were already enough electric scooters in your city, then watch out — Lyft's just joined the club. It launched its first scootershare service in Denver, Colorado, on Thursday, with more cities coming soon.The post Lyft’s first app-based scootershare service rolls into Denver appeared first on Digital Trends.

Lyft wants to drop you off closer to your seat on your next stadium visit

If you've ever been to a stadium gig, you'll know all too well how much time can be wasted trying to hunt down your ticket gate. It can be really problematic if you're running late, which is why Lyft's new idea may come in handy.The post Lyft wants to drop you off closer to your seat on your next stadium visit appeared first on Digital Trends.

New York City caps ridesharing licenses, deals major blow to Uber and Lyft

New York City regulators placed a cap on operational licenses it grants for Uber and Lyft drivers. The city says it's an attempt to try and save the city’s integral Yellow Cab system after several cab drivers committed suicide.The post New York City caps ridesharing licenses, deals major blow to Uber and Lyft appeared first on Digital Trends.

Lyft wants to partner with cities to add bike and scooter sharing

Lyft announced a multi-mode transportation plan to bring bike and scooter sharing to cities. To kick off the new initiative Lyft will invest $1 million to help nonprofits establish income eligible transportation programs.The post Lyft wants to partner with cities to add bike and scooter sharing appeared first on Digital Trends.

Lyft Removes its Apple Watch App From the App Store

Lyft is the latest company to ditch support for the Apple Watch, eliminating its Apple Watch app in an update

After Math: Robot revolutionaries

The whole "fear of SkyNet" trope is a bit moot at this point, seeing as how robots have already infiltrated

Lyft puts 30 self-driving cars to work in Las Vegas

If you're in Las Vegas, you can now experience what it feels like to ride in a self-driving car: Lyft

Lyft expands its free ride program to veterans and job-seekers

Last year starting with Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Lyft launched its "Relief Rides" program for folks caught in hurricanes and