Tag: Lyft

Uber commits $10 million to sustainable transportation

Uber is putting $10 million behind sustainable transportation over the next three years. As part of the fund, Uber is donating $250,000 to SharedStreets, a nonprofit organization focused on creating a shared standard for public streets and data sharing. Lyft, also in the name of environmental impact, invested millions of dollars in carbon offsets earlier… Continue reading Uber commits $10 million to sustainable transportation

Lyft Challenges You to #DitchYourCar

Ridesharing has already challenged the way Americans see car ownership, with 250,000 passengers in 2017 giving up their cars because of Lyft. Now, it’s time to take an even bolder step toward creating a better future for our cities, our planet and future generations. Since day one, we’ve had a vision that cities should be… Continue reading Lyft Challenges You to #DitchYourCar

Lyft hits a major milestone: 1 billion trips

Earlier this month, Lyft crossed a major milestone when it completed its 1 billionth trip. It took the company six years to reach that goal, which is around the same amount of time it took Uber to reach a billion rides. But unlike Uber, Lyft only operates in cities in the US and Canada, so… Continue reading Lyft hits a major milestone: 1 billion trips

Inboard’s new e-scooter packs swappable batteries

Inboard Technology Having raised $8 million and conquered Shark Tank, electric skateboard-maker Inboard Technology is now taking aim at Uber, Bird, and Lime with its first e-scooter, dubbed the “Glider”. Touted as the “only scooter with a swappable battery,” pre-orders for the $1,299 two-wheeler begin this fall ahead of its February 2019 release date. Aside… Continue reading Inboard’s new e-scooter packs swappable batteries

HyreCar Launches Vehicle Tracking, Inventory Management Solution

PassTime has set up a special-order portal for DriveItAway/HyreCar dealers to procure vehicle telematics units, and will be integrating all of the PassTime telematics services within its dealer focused vehicle administration platform for easy vehicle specific applications. Screenshot via HyreCar.  Through its alliance with DriveItAway and its dealer focused shared mobility mission, HyreCar is forming… Continue reading HyreCar Launches Vehicle Tracking, Inventory Management Solution

Lyft Continues Rollout of Scooters with Launch in Santa Monica

Today, we’re excited to introduce Lyft Scooters in Santa Monica, our second market following the launch in Denver earlier this month. Lyft was founded in San Francisco over six years ago, and Santa Monica is our first market in California where we’re operating scooters (and soon bikes), so we’re thrilled to bring this solution to… Continue reading Lyft Continues Rollout of Scooters with Launch in Santa Monica

Lyft Concierge Now Offers More Ease and Control for Your Organizations’ Passengers

Have you ever needed to arrange a ride for your customers, employees, or patients, but didn’t know exactly when they would need it? For example, for a patient who has to get home after a doctor’s appointment, or a business traveler dealing with baggage claim delays. Introducing flexible rides from Lyft Concierge, which enable organizations… Continue reading Lyft Concierge Now Offers More Ease and Control for Your Organizations’ Passengers

1 Billion Rides. 1 Billion Connections.

Every single day, millions of people connect in Lyft rides across the country helping to demonstrate that people from all backgrounds, neighborhoods, and walks of life can come together — even if just for a short trip. We started Lyft six years ago with a mission to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation,… Continue reading 1 Billion Rides. 1 Billion Connections.

Delivering a World-Class Driver Experience with Two New Lyft Leaders

We’re excited to welcome Cal Lankton and Geoffrey Bain to Lyft as Vice President of Infrastructure Operations and Senior Director of Retail Operations, respectively. Cal and Geoffrey will work closely with Karim Bousta, who was recently brought on as Vice President of Driver Experience Operations. Together, this group will develop and execute Lyft’s long-term vision… Continue reading Delivering a World-Class Driver Experience with Two New Lyft Leaders