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Is Lyft’s April Fools’ Day Joke Really That Funny?

Is Lyft’s April Fools’ Day Joke Really That Funny?

In case you have forgotten, this weekend, specifically tomorrow, is that magical time of year where you have to throw even more grains of salt on everything you read or see on the internet. That’s right, it’s April Fools’ Day again and the automotive world is ready to prank drivers and online readers in one […]

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Uber, Lyft, or Both: What Experienced Drivers Have to Say

Uber, Lyft, or Both: What Experienced Drivers Have to Say

Being a rideshare driver can be a lucrative side gig. As you may already know, there are two major players in the scene—Uber and Lyft. People tend to choose one over the other, and sometimes drive for both companies. There are some nuanced and important differences between the two. We’ll take a look at what […]

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Lyft Exec Claims Ridesharing Will Get First Bolts, GM Keeps Silence

Lyft Exec Claims Ridesharing Will Get First Bolts, GM Keeps Silence

The question of who will get their hands on Chevrolet’s new Bolt EV has been something of speculation, partly due to the fact that GM has been very quiet about its delivery timeline. Since GM has been testing autonomous-driving Bolts with rideshare company Lyft and invested some $500 million in the company, some claim that […]

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Uber, Lyft Drivers May Soon Try to Sell You Solar Panels

Uber, Lyft Drivers May Soon Try to Sell You Solar Panels

Things are about to get a little awkward for Uber or Lyft patrons in New York, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington, Dallas, and Miami, as a number of drivers in those area are being enlisted to, while driving you to your destination, sell you solar panels. The company behind this practice is called Geostellar, […]

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Lyft President Predicts Majority of Lyft Rides Will Be in Driverless Cars by 2021

Lyft President Predicts Majority of Lyft Rides Will Be in Driverless Cars by 2021

The automotive industry isn’t quite ready for self-driving vehicles just yet, but Lyft President John Zimmer predicts that this technology will be available sooner than we think. In a recently published essay, titled “The Road Ahead,” Zimmer made the claim that the majority of Lyft rides will be in autonomous vehicles by 2021. Throughout the […]

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Kendall Jenner Gets Free Lyft Rides for a Year After Disagreement with Uber

Kendall Jenner Gets Free Lyft Rides for a Year After Disagreement with Uber

The Kardashian/Jenner clan is basically the reigning family of social media, so you’d think that businesses around the world would do their best to keep them happy. The majority of time, that’s just the case—but Uber has decided to be one of the exceptions to that trend. Kim Kardashian West recently revealed on Twitter that […]

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Lyft Offers Senior Citizens Access to Ridesharing Services Through Home Care Group

Lyft Offers Senior Citizens Access to Ridesharing Services Through Home Care Group

Smartphones make life so much easier. They put a wealth of information at your fingertips. This technology has quickly become integral in our society, especially when you plan on using a rideshare service to get somewhere—but what if you don’t have a smartphone to order a ride? Well, if you happen to be 65 or […]

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Starbucks Partners With Lyft to Offer Lyft Gift Cards in Stores

Starbucks Partners With Lyft to Offer Lyft Gift Cards in Stores

When you’re jones-ing for a caffeine fix, there’s nothing more necessary than getting to a Starbucks as quickly as possible. Because Starbucks is all-knowing—along with being ridiculously expensive—it’s decided to help you get around quicker so you can get your cuppa Joe faster than ever, too. Starting last week, the coffee chain has begun selling […]

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Ghostbuster Fans Caught a Ride in the Ecto-1 Thanks to Lyft

Ghostbuster Fans Caught a Ride in the Ecto-1 Thanks to Lyft

Ghost hunting is hard business, especially if you don’t have a ride. So, if you’re on your way to catch yourself some ghosts, but don’t have an Ecto-1 like Ghostbusters do, who ya gonna call? Lyft. Yeah, we wouldn’t have expected that to be the answer to that question either. But there you have it. […]

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GM and Lyft to Offer Express Drive Program in California and Colorado

GM and Lyft to Offer Express Drive Program in California and Colorado

In March of 2016, General Motors partnered with ride sharing service Lyft in order to create Express Drive, which is a unique program that allows Lyft drivers to rent GM vehicles in order to perform trips. In fact, when drivers are able to complete 65 or more trips in a single week, the money owed […]

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NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal Hilariously Goes Undercover as a Lyft Driver

NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal Hilariously Goes Undercover as a Lyft Driver

Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal is a man of many talents. Besides playing 19 years in the NBA, Shaq has also starred in multiple movies, released one rap album that’s been certified platinum by the RIAA, and also works as an undercover Lyft driver when he isn’t too busy broadcasting NBA games. Camaro vs Mustang: Find out […]

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Lyft Test Program Allows Users to Book Rides 24 Hours in Advance

Lyft Test Program Allows Users to Book Rides 24 Hours in Advance

Ride-sharing programs are quickly becoming the cool—not to mention convenient—way of getting around town. But sometimes, there can be a catch when there is no ride available nearby. Need a ride to the airport at a certain time, but don’t want to risk not having a ride? Well, Lyft has got you covered. This ride-share […]

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NHTSA Will Put Crash-Test Dummies in Backseats Thanks to Uber, Lyft

NHTSA Will Put Crash-Test Dummies in Backseats Thanks to Uber, Lyft

The automotive safety industry has come a long way since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) first introduced its current safety rating system for cars in 1978. Seat belts have become a mandatory safety requirement. Driver assistance technologies have practically exploded in popularity. And now, the NHTSA will be putting crash-test dummies in the […]

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Autonomous Chevy Bolt Taxis to be Tested on Public Roads by GM and Lyft

Autonomous Chevy Bolt Taxis to be Tested on Public Roads by GM and Lyft

In an effort to keep up with Tesla Motors, GM has agreed to partner with ride-sharing service Lyft to test self-driving Chevy Bolt EV taxis on public roadways. Car Maintenance 101: Learn how often you should actually be replacing those tires The testing process will begin within a year and real-life Lyft passengers will be used […]

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San Francisco Orders Lyft and Uber Drivers to Obtain Business Licenses

San Francisco Orders Lyft and Uber Drivers to Obtain Business Licenses

San Francisco is sticking it to the man. And by the man, we mean Uber and Lyft. The Californian city is introducing legislation that will make business licenses a requirement for a number of Uber and Lyft drivers. Any driver for these transportation services who works in the city seven or more days a year—which […]

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GM and Lyft Launching Express Drive Program in Chicago

GM and Lyft Launching Express Drive Program in Chicago

Today, Lyft and General Motors announced the launch of Express Drive, a short-term rental program which will make cars available to Lyft drivers at affordable rates with insurance and maintenance included. The announcement comes two months after GM and Lyft partnered to begin developing an integrated on-demand network of autonomous vehicles. Express Drive will kick […]

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Danica Patrick Pilots a Chevy Malibu as an Undercover Lyft Driver in Charlotte [VIDEO]

Danica Patrick Pilots a Chevy Malibu as an Undercover Lyft Driver in Charlotte [VIDEO]

Recently, NASCAR star Danica Patrick traded in her No. 10 Chevrolet SS racecar for a more unassuming 2016 Chevy Malibu. Not for one of her races, of course, but in order to go undercover as a Lyft driver in the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. Take a look: Somehow, no one in the NASCAR capital […]

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Lyft Announces Price Drop in 33 Cities

Lyft Announces Price Drop in 33 Cities

Lyft and Uber have been duking it out for years to be the best-of-the-best in the car-share service industry—and it looks like that competition isn’t going to end anytime soon. The most recent saga in this competition, though, looks like it’s going to benefit the two car services’ customers more than the companies themselves. Following […]