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Lyft to buy taxi app FREENOW for $197M to enter Europe
Ride-hailing giant Lyft said it has agreed to acquire FREENOW, a German multi-mobility app with ride-hail at its core, from BMW and Mercedes-Benz Mobility for about $197 million in cash.…
Shocked Lyft rider gets mysterious text with a transcript of her convo
Imagine you’re out with friends and you open a ride-sharing app to get to your next spot. You chat with them on the way, knowing that your privacy isn’t exactly…
Lyft to launch Mobileye-powered robotaxis ‘as soon as 2026,’ starting with Dallas
Ride-hail giant Lyft plans to bring fully autonomous robotaxis, powered by Mobileye, to its app “as soon as 2026” in Dallas, with more markets to follow, TechCrunch has exclusively learned.…
Sues Lyft After Being Denied Service Due To Size
Dank Demoss, a Detroit rapper, is going viral after suing Lyft for one of its drivers allegedly refusing her service due to her size. RELATED: Three Juveniles Reportedly Charged After…
Delta SkyMiles members can now earn miles riding with Uber, ending its deal with Lyft
Uber announced during CES 2025 a multi-year exclusive partnership with Delta Air Lines that allows SkyMiles members to earn miles when they ride with Uber or order delivery through Uber…
Lyft partners with May Mobility, Mobileye to bring autonomous vehicles to the app
It seems Lyft is hoping to catch up to Uber’s string of autonomous vehicle partnerships. Lyft announced Wednesday three separate partnerships — with startup May Mobility, automated driving company Mobileye…
From Lime to Uber to Hertz: Free and discounted Election Day rides
Election Day is nearly here, and if you haven’t already mailed in your ballot or gone in for early voting, you might need a ride come November 5. Here’s a…
FTC hits Lyft with $2.1M penalty for luring drivers with false earnings claims
Lyft has agreed to a $2.1 million settlement proposed by the FTC over the car-hailing company’s “deceptive earnings claims about how much money drivers could expect to make.” As documented…