Lyft Will Develop Its Own Autonomous Vehicle Technology
Less than a year ago, most San Francisco iPad app developers saw Lyft as a somewhat friendlier Uber clone with no hope of crawling out of its competitor’s formidable shadow. But as Uber has spent the past several months weathering controversy after controversy, Lyft has found its opportunity to challenge the Goliath of the ride-hailing […]
Waymo-Lyft’s Driverless Car Partnership Is a Threat to Uber
Internet of things app developers are probably familiar with the old saying, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” That bit of wisdom appears to be behind the new partnership between Waymo and Lyft, two rivals to ride-hailing giant Uber. Lyft has lagged behind Uber in the ride-hailing market, consistently stuck in second place […]
Lyft Leans Into “Woke” Image In an Attempt to Unseat Uber
As Uber struggles to shake the bad press that has come to define its year so far, its primary competitor Lyft is seizing its moment and trying to move out of a distant second place in the rideshare market. Ever since the #DeleteUber commotion in January, Lyft’s strategy seems to be to present itself as […]
Self-Driving Car Crash Adds to the Pile-Up of Bad Uber News
Uber has spent the early months of 2017 in crisis, and from the look of things, that’s not changing anytime soon. App developers who once found inspiration in the unicorn’s impressive ascent now look on with a blend of horror and fascination as the controversies multiply. From the #DeleteUber controversy to the shocking revelations about […]
On-demand Ride-sharing Service Lyft Disrupting Taxi Industry
On-demand ride-sharing service Lyft is lifting off with a huge $60 million VC investment. Seeking to disrupt the traditional taxi cab industry, Lyft uses their mobile app to turn average commuters into a city-wide transport service. The investment comes after the company announced impressive growth figures with 30,000 rides given a week. According to TechCrunch, […]