[ad_1] The companies know that a drawn out ballot fight will cause headaches and financial strain for the legislators, and they say they won’t push the ballot measure if they can come to an agreement with the governor and unions. This is just their latest tactic against the legislation as previously, the companies were found […]
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Things that shouldn’t cost this much
[ad_1] For when you need to justify spending $6,000 on an Apple Pro Display XDR and its stand. That’s a lot of money for Netflix to spend and a significant talent loss for HBO. But on the bright side, this deal does mean that Confederate is officially cancelled. But what if, and hear me out, […]
Lyft acknowledges its response to sexual harassment has fallen short
[ad_1] “We are always exploring ways to improve the experience for all users, and this includes how we monitor and respond to allegations of misconduct to ensure that our users are supported,” a Lyft spokeswoman told The Washington Post. The spokeswoman reportedly admitted that, at times, the company’s response has fallen short. Several women shared […]
Lyft disables San Francisco e-bikes after suspected battery fires
[ad_1] Don’t think I’ll be going on a @lyft @baywheels any time soon. Yikes. pic.twitter.com/MOU9wIjgII — Zach Rutta (@zrutta44) July 27, 2019 Bay Wheels used to be known as Ford GoBikes until Lyft rebranded it in June, a few days before the ride-sharing service sued the city over e-bike exclusivity — the city wanted to […]
Lyft adds NYC subway directions to its app
[ad_1] The company’s Lilly Shoup told Bloomberg this was about fulfilling Lyft’s goal of offering the “world’s best transportation,” but it’s ultimately about keeping users within its ecosystem. If you only need one app for every aspect of your commute, you’re less like to drift to competitors. Uber has public transportation options in its app, […]
Lyft expands wheelchair accessible rides in LA and SF
[ad_1] Lyft says pricing for its WAV service will be the same as standard rides. In addition to the tests in LA and SF, Lyft has existing WAV partnerships in Boston and Toronto. “At Lyft we think of accessibility broadly and are thrilled to take this next step in expanding mobility options in San Francisco […]
Lyft outlines its disaster response strategy
[ad_1] The company also promises to offer transportation help to first responders and volunteers. It’ll steer customers toward valuable resources as well, such as Airbnb Open Homes, United Way 211 info and shelter locations. The disaster plan is part of Lyft’s larger City Works strategy aiming to support the community at large. While there’s clearly […]
Lyft expands bike rentals to Washington DC
[ad_1] Lyft acquired Motivate, the company behind Citi Bike, Capital Bikeshare and Ford GoBike last year, and has aggressively pushed into the bike-sharing market. But there have been problems along the way, like unexpectedly strong brakes which required a recall of 1,000 electric bikes in April. In the DC area, the Capital Bikeshare service offers […]
Lyft wants to be your ride to and from concerts
[ad_1] Lyft will offer scooter and bike rideshare options to help festival attendees get to their show on time. There will also be dedicated “Lyft Zones” where concertgoers can be dropped off and picked up before and after a show. According to Lyft and AEG, the services will be available at the following venues and […]
Lyft built a scooter for sharing that’s tougher and more comfortable
[ad_1] There’s also an upgraded battery, although Lyft will only say that it lasts “significantly longer” on a charge and should top up faster. You’ll first see the new scooter in Denver, where Lyft got its start in the category. The expansion is arguably necessary when competitors like Bird and Lime have stepped up their […]