By Sacha Arnoud, Senior Director of Engineering and Peter Ondruska, Head of AV Research Given how important and complex self-driving is, we at Lyft deeply care about creating an environment where teams can join forces. To accelerate development and hear from diverse perspectives, we’re collaborating with many stakeholders across the self-driving industry. Today, we are reaching… Continue reading Lyft: Fueling Self-Driving Research with Level 5’s Open Prediction Dataset
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New York City could have an e-scooter pilot program by March
New York City is on the verge of approving a shared electric scooter pilot program, opening up a potentially lucrative market and new micromobility battleground in the United States. The New York City Council is expected Thursday to vote on a bill that will require the New York Department of Transportation to create a pilot… Continue reading New York City could have an e-scooter pilot program by March
California seeking to force Uber and Lyft to reclassify drivers as employees within weeks (UBER, LYFT)
California is seeking to force Uber and Lyft to reclassify drivers as employees within weeks, according to a press release Wednesday from Attorney General Xavier Becerra. Becerra’s office is planning to file an injunction against the companies that would require them to make the change while they await the outcome of a lawsuit over drivers’… Continue reading California seeking to force Uber and Lyft to reclassify drivers as employees within weeks (UBER, LYFT)
California seeks to classify Uber, Lyft drivers as employees via court order
FILE PHOTO: The Uber logo is displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken November 25, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/Illustration (Reuters) – California is planning to ask a state court judge to force Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) and Lyft Inc (LYFT.O) to classify their ride-hail drivers as employees, rather than contractors, ratcheting up the… Continue reading California seeks to classify Uber, Lyft drivers as employees via court order
Lyft: Accelerating Autonomous Driving with Lyft’s Ridesharing Data
By Luca Del Pero, Engineering Manager; Hugo Grimmett, Level 5 Product Manager; and Peter Ondruska, Head of AV Research Dodging a pothole. Slamming on the brakes for an unexpected pedestrian. Deciding when it’s safe to enter a busy intersection. Drivers all over the world face unplanned scenarios daily and often must make split-second decisions to ensure safety.… Continue reading Lyft: Accelerating Autonomous Driving with Lyft’s Ridesharing Data
Lyft is using data from its ride-share drivers to develop self-driving cars
Lyft is using data collected from drivers on its ride-hailing app to accelerate the development of self-driving cars. Lyft’s Level 5 self-driving car program is using the data to build 3D maps, understand human driving patterns and improve simulation tests — all tools needed to push their autonomous vehicle technology forward, according to a blog… Continue reading Lyft is using data from its ride-share drivers to develop self-driving cars
Lyft: Lyft’s Approach to Autonomous Vehicle Safety
By John Maddox, Head of Autonomous Vehicle Safety Lyft’s mission is to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation. To us, that means putting people first and focusing on safety. Today’s transportation system has significant room for improvement. In 2018, 36,560 people died on our nation’s roads, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,… Continue reading Lyft: Lyft’s Approach to Autonomous Vehicle Safety
Lyft settles DOJ lawsuit alleging violation of Americans with Disabilities Act
Lyft has agreed to settle a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice that alleges the ridesharing company discriminated against disabled people — specifically those who use foldable wheelchairs or walkers. One complainant, known as J.H. in the suit, alleged Lyft drivers denied giving him a ride on several occasions because of his collapsible wheelchair.… Continue reading Lyft settles DOJ lawsuit alleging violation of Americans with Disabilities Act
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Lime expands its scooter subscription service to include daily and monthly passes
Lime is expanding its subscription service LimePass to include daily and monthly passes. It’s an attempt by the scooter company to lock in consumers over time in a market with nearly identical products and pricing schemes. LimePass subscribers will be able to rent one of Lime’s electric scooters for a whole day or a whole… Continue reading Lime expands its scooter subscription service to include daily and monthly passes