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Lyft says it will use Google Maps as its default navigation tool for driversLyft says it will use Google Maps as its default navigation tool for drivers
Ford and Lyft will work together to deploy autonomous carsFord and Lyft will work together to deploy autonomous cars
Lyft’s app for drivers is getting a major overhaulLyft’s app for drivers is getting a major overhaul
You can now earn a degree in ‘self-driving cars’ courtesy of Lyft and UdacityYou can now earn a degree in ‘self-driving cars’ courtesy of Lyft and Udacity
Lyft is bringing another self-driving car pilot program to the Bay AreaLyft is bringing another self-driving car pilot program to the Bay Area
You can now catch Lyft in more than 40 statesYou can now catch Lyft in more than 40 states
Uber and Lyft may lead to drops in personal car ownership, study saysUber and Lyft may lead to drops in personal car ownership, study says
Lyft and Amtrak now let passengers book rides to and from the train stationLyft and Amtrak now let passengers book rides to and from the train station
Lyft is growing at a faster rate than Uber, but it still has a long way to goLyft is growing at a faster rate than Uber, but it still has a long way to go
Lyft is now building its own self-driving technology, which is a big dealLyft is now building its own self-driving technology, which is a big deal
Lyft is now doing over 1 million rides per dayLyft is now doing over 1 million rides per day
Lyft is now suggesting more convenient pickup locations, because a little walking won’t kill youLyft is now suggesting more convenient pickup locations, because a little walking won’t kill you
Lyft says all of its self-driving electric cars will be powered by ‘100% renewable energy’Lyft says all of its self-driving electric cars will be powered by ‘100% renewable energy’
Jaguar Land Rover gives Lyft $25 million and a fleet of vehicles for autonomous testingJaguar Land Rover gives Lyft $25 million and a fleet of vehicles for autonomous testing
Lyft teams up with NuTonomy to put ‘thousands’ of self-driving cars on the roadLyft teams up with NuTonomy to put ‘thousands’ of self-driving cars on the road
Lyft’s diversity numbers are better than Uber’s, but only slightlyLyft’s diversity numbers are better than Uber’s, but only slightly
Lyft and Uber will return to Austin on MondayLyft and Uber will return to Austin on Monday
Lyft is bringing premium black car service to the three largest US citiesLyft is bringing premium black car service to the three largest US cities
You can now earn free Delta miles from Lyft ridesYou can now earn free Delta miles from Lyft rides
You can now round up your Lyft fare to make a charitable donationYou can now round up your Lyft fare to make a charitable donation
Lyft raises $500 million in funding round, now valued at $7.5 billionLyft raises $500 million in funding round, now valued at $7.5 billion
Uber drivers in Seattle blocked from unionizing after federal judge’s temporary rulingUber drivers in Seattle blocked from unionizing after federal judge’s temporary ruling
Lyft pranked itself with an April Fools’ wearable thumb gadgetLyft pranked itself with an April Fools’ wearable thumb gadget
Lyft Shuttle mimics mass transit with fixed routes and faresLyft Shuttle mimics mass transit with fixed routes and fares
Lyft says it’s ‘woke,’ so we decided to put it to the testLyft says it’s ‘woke,’ so we decided to put it to the test
Lyft will allow riders to round up their fare to make a charitable donationLyft will allow riders to round up their fare to make a charitable donation
Lyft says it’s expanding to new US cities faster than expectedLyft says it’s expanding to new US cities faster than expected
Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb condemn Trump’s revised immigration banUber, Lyft, and Airbnb condemn Trump’s revised immigration ban
Lyft announces huge Midwest expansion, launching in 54 cities and four new statesLyft announces huge Midwest expansion, launching in 54 cities and four new states
Thousands of self-driving Chevy Bolts could hit the road next yearThousands of self-driving Chevy Bolts could hit the road next year
Google Maps engineer who pioneered Street View is now working for LyftGoogle Maps engineer who pioneered Street View is now working for Lyft
Lyft surpasses Uber in app downloads for the first time everLyft surpasses Uber in app downloads for the first time ever
Lyft is donating $1 million to the American Civil Liberties UnionLyft is donating $1 million to the American Civil Liberties Union
You can now use pretax dollars to pay for Lyft carpoolingYou can now use pretax dollars to pay for Lyft carpooling
Lyft drivers are happier than Uber drivers (probably because they earn more)Lyft drivers are happier than Uber drivers (probably because they earn more)
Why car companies are trying to imitate Uber and LyftWhy car companies are trying to imitate Uber and Lyft
Lyft envisions a future where you either carpool or pay to driveLyft envisions a future where you either carpool or pay to drive
Your self-driving car won’t be built by Uber or GoogleYour self-driving car won’t be built by Uber or Google
Lyft now shows your fare before you ride, just like UberLyft now shows your fare before you ride, just like Uber
Lyft is replacing the pink mustache with a psychedelic dash display that knows your nameLyft is replacing the pink mustache with a psychedelic dash display that knows your name

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