Lyft news and trends

Lyft and Tensor Aim to Offer Consumers ‘Lyft-Ready’ Autonomous Vehicles by 2027
Partnerships // October 09, 2025

Beginning in 2027, some consumers may be able to buy an autonomous vehicle, use it when they need it, and let it go to work at a rideshare network when they don’t need it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Uber and Lyft Take Divergent Routes Chasing Shared Mobility Platform Goal
Earnings // August 07, 2025

While both Uber and Lyft showed healthy top-line growth and improving fundamentals, their underlying narratives — shared during their Q2 2025 earnings calls — revealed a deeper divergence when it comes to owning the mobility platform layer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Lyft Will Let Riders ‘Favorite’ or Block Drivers 
Ridesharing // July 24, 2025

Lyft is letting riders “favorite” the drivers they appreciate, and block the ones they don’t. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Special Situations Fund Engine Capital Seeks Board Changes at Lyft
Ridesharing // April 29, 2025

Engine Capital, a special situations fund that invested in Lyft in 2024 and has about a 1% stake in the company, said Tuesday (April 29) that it aims to elect two candidates to the rideshare company’s board of directors and address Lyft’s “governance and capital...

Interviews & Exclusives
Earnings Point to Different Routes for Lyft and Uber

May 08, 2024
Uber and Lyft bring to mind the oft-quoted Robert Frost poem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

InDrive Says Transparent Ride-Hailing Pay Structure Will Ensure Fair Compensation for Drivers

February 15, 2024
The emergence of ridesharing platforms such as Uber and Lyft has not only transformed commuting habits but also reshaped the gig economy landscape, granting drivers unprecedented levels of flexibility and autonomy. Get the Full...

Uber, Lyft Differences Boil Down to Transportation vs End-to-End Mobility

February 14, 2024
Uber and Lyft’s most recent earnings reports spotlight a widening divergence in approach in business models. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Nearly Half of US Consumers Use Digital for Travel, Healthcare and Smart Home Tech Activities

April 04, 2023
The connected economy expands with each new activity consumers perform via digital means, and those are increasing, as the average consumer now engages in 28 digital activities monthly, compared to...

Quick Reads
United Airlines Integrates Lyft Into Loyalty Program

November 05, 2025
United Airlines has integrated Lyft into its loyalty program, and the companies have begun rolling out new ways for travelers to earn and use their rewards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily […]

Lyft and Tensor Aim to Offer Consumers ‘Lyft-Ready’ Autonomous Vehicles by 2027

October 09, 2025
Beginning in 2027, some consumers may be able to buy an autonomous vehicle, use it when they need it, and let it go to work at a rideshare network when...

Lyft Will Let Riders ‘Favorite’ or Block Drivers 

July 24, 2025
Lyft is letting riders “favorite” the drivers they appreciate, and block the ones they don’t. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Special Situations Fund Engine Capital Seeks Board Changes at Lyft

April 29, 2025
Engine Capital, a special situations fund that invested in Lyft in 2024 and has about a 1% stake in the company, said Tuesday (April 29) that it aims to elect...