We are thrilled to welcome Manish Gupta to Lyft’s leadership team. In his role as Vice President of Engineering, Manish will lead engineering efforts across Lyft’s business platforms, including enterprise, partnerships, and healthcare, as well as our growing work with non-emergency medical transportation organizations. Reporting to Peter Morelli, Manish will also oversee the teams dedicated… Continue reading Lyft Welcomes VP of Engineering Manish Gupta
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Lyft’s New App Creates Positive Change for Passengers and Cities
We believe cities should be built around people, not cars, and we’re constantly working to make our vision a reality. Today, we’re announcing a new version of the Lyft app that improves shared rides, integrates directly with cities and transit agencies, and simplifies our passengers’ overall experience. Combining product design with local-government-led city planning is… Continue reading Lyft’s New App Creates Positive Change for Passengers and Cities
Lyft Introduces Ridesharing as a Transportation Solution and Economic Empowerment Opportunity to Camp Pendleton and Fort Meade
This blog post is not an endorsement by the DoD Creating innovative transportation solutions with the DoD May is Military Appreciation Month! We’re excited to make a couple of announcements and share the work we’ve been doing behind-the-scenes with military bases and veteran organizations across the country. Together, we’ve been able to introduce ridesharing as… Continue reading Lyft Introduces Ridesharing as a Transportation Solution and Economic Empowerment Opportunity to Camp Pendleton and Fort Meade
Riding During Busy Hours
To provide passengers with the most reliable service, we need to make sure drivers are on the road when and where you need a ride. When many passengers in your area request at the same time, ride prices will likely be higher than normal. To help anticipate busy hours, you can expect higher demand during… Continue reading Riding During Busy Hours
All Lyft Rides Are Now Carbon Neutral
All Lyft Rides Are Now Carbon Neutral As Lyft becomes one of the world’s largest voluntary purchasers of carbon offsets, every ride will now contribute to fighting climate change. By John Zimmer & Logan Green, Lyft Co-founders In school, we both read Paul Hawken’s Ecology of Commerce, and it profoundly influenced the impact we want to have… Continue reading All Lyft Rides Are Now Carbon Neutral
LA: This 420, Don’t Smoke and Drive
This 420, we’ve partnered with Super Troopers to create a PSA campaign and keep smokers out of the driver’s seat. Lyft wants to be a reliable, and affordable partner for marijuana enthusiasts. That’s why during April 20 we will also be offering up to $4.20 off your next ride. Unlock your free credit entering the… Continue reading LA: This 420, Don’t Smoke and Drive
$500 Million Toward Your Goals, and Extra Acts of Kindness From Grateful Passengers
The Lyft community reached an important milestone this week: drivers have earned over $500 million in tips. Since day one, tipping has been an important way for passengers to show their appreciation for everything you do. Whether it’s sharing good stories, playing great music, or helping passengers keep track of lost phones, you consistently go… Continue reading $500 Million Toward Your Goals, and Extra Acts of Kindness From Grateful Passengers
Feeling Grateful Since Day 1: $500 Million in Driver Tips
Less than a year ago, we celebrated a big milestone: Over a quarter of a billion dollars in tips had been received by Lyft drivers (as well as a few donuts and even a snare drum). Today, the community has reached an even bigger one: $500 million in tips that help our drivers get closer… Continue reading Feeling Grateful Since Day 1: $500 Million in Driver Tips
Lyft Partners with Magna to Scale Self-Driving Technology
Today, we’re excited to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership with Magna, the largest North American Tier 1 automotive technology and manufacturing supplier, to jointly fund, develop, and manufacture our self-driving system. In addition to co-funding the partnership, Magna will also invest $200 million in Lyft. This partnership enables our Level 5 team to accelerate the introduction… Continue reading Lyft Partners with Magna to Scale Self-Driving Technology
Roll Out with Lyft and Baltimore Bike Share
For nearly a decade, Lyft has been on a mission to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation. In Baltimore, this means working to provide city residents with access to multiple modes of transportation. That’s why we’re excited to announce the start of our three-year partnership with Baltimore Bike Share. We’ll be providing Baltimore… Continue reading Roll Out with Lyft and Baltimore Bike Share