By: Luc Vincent, EVP Autonomous Driving It’s an exciting time for our self-driving team here at Level 5. We are driving four times more autonomous miles per quarter than we were just six months ago, which is helping us make significant progress on our technology stack. Needless to say, our global team of ~400 is… Continue reading Sharing Self-driving Momentum at Lyft
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Lyft Riders Are Changing the World
When we launched our Round Up & Donate program in 2017, our goal was to make it easy for people to make a difference every time they ride. Since then, they’ve rounded-up more than 33 million rides to donate over $18 million to organizations across the country. We’re in awe of the collective impact they’ve… Continue reading Lyft Riders Are Changing the World
Ditch Your Car with Lyft and Carvana
Lyft launched 7 years ago with the goal of providing the world’s best transportation and reducing the need for personal vehicles. Since then, we’ve completed over one billion rides and challenged the way we view car ownership. Last year, almost half of our riders said they use their cars less because of Lyft and 22%… Continue reading Ditch Your Car with Lyft and Carvana
Unpacking Pay Standards: a response to the UC Berkeley Labor Center
Cost Estimates As Reich notes in his study of ridesharing in New York City, “a comprehensive accounting of all vehicle-related expenses is essential” to understanding driver earnings. This remains true in California, and is precisely why we also do not rely on the IRS rate, but instead conduct our own study on the cost of… Continue reading Unpacking Pay Standards: a response to the UC Berkeley Labor Center
Hubject teams up with EV manufacturer Weltmeister
Berlin/Shanghai, 07. November 2019 Hubject, a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging interoperability and Plug&Charge technology capability, teams up with Chinese electric automaker Weltmeister to offer a new mode of eMobility travel service. Weltmeister, the industry’s leading manufacturer of intelligent electric vehicles, has integrated Hubject’s service to enable a higher level of customer experience… Continue reading Hubject teams up with EV manufacturer Weltmeister
Now, Next, and Future: Sameer Kshirsagar
A profile series that introduces our team and showcases what we’re working on. My name is Sameer Kshirsagar and I’m the Head of Supply Chain and Business Operations here at Uber Advanced Technologies Group (ATG). I started my career by spending a lot of time in school, earning a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia… Continue reading Now, Next, and Future: Sameer Kshirsagar
Los Angeles International Airport Pickups are Changing
Due to ongoing construction at LAX, all pickups except TCP-licensed Lux Black and Lux Black XL will be moving to the new LAX-it lot near Terminal 1. Starting Nov. 6, Lyft will have a new, dedicated pickup area at LAX-it (use West Century Boulevard to enter the lot). Drop-offs will remain the same. We’ve added… Continue reading Los Angeles International Airport Pickups are Changing
Behind the Scenes: Interning at Level 5
Five college students help us build the future of transportation The Level 5 internship program invites the country’s most innovative minds to help us solve self-driving challenges. We believe in investing in students who want to expand their knowledge and be part of building the future of transportation. Interns work closely with their mentor and… Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Interning at Level 5
Introducing Fast Match: Making Pickups Easier at MSY
Leaving the airport should be the easiest part of traveling. Unfortunately, a lot of the time, it’s not. With Fast Match, our new pickup feature, you can expect a smoother curbside experience. How It Works Instead of searching for your driver at often-hectic pickup areas, we’ll direct you to a clearly marked Lyft pickup area… Continue reading Introducing Fast Match: Making Pickups Easier at MSY