"Lyft" news, interviews, and features

News about Lyft

• The Upload: Your tech news briefing for Monday, July 20

  Samsung rolls out thin, light Galaxy Tab S2... drones do good, evil... hacked data from site for cheaters splashed online

• Massachusetts examining how Uber, Lyft cater to the disabled

  The attorney general's examination will consider physical, visual or hearing related impairments

• Lyft to pay $300,000, make insurance changes in settlement with New York

  The company had been accused of operating an illegal car for-hire service in the state

• Lyft turns to Verizon for an edge against Uber

  Lyft's app will now come preloaded on select Verizon Android smartphones

• Massachusetts drafts regulations for car-hailing services like Uber, Lyft

  A proposed bill calls for these companies to pay a yearly tax to cover the cost of the government's oversight

• Lyft raises $530 million in latest funding round

  The ride-hailing company will use the money to grow in the U.S. and launch its service abroad

Features about Lyft

• Sharing the misery: 2014 was a rough year for Uber, Airbnb, and on-demand apps