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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]