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Freenow by Lyft and Baidu begin London testing of Apollo Go autonomous vehicles ahead of 2027 public launch

Freenow by Lyft and Baidu begin London testing of Apollo Go autonomous vehicles ahead of 2027 public launch

Freenow by Lyft and Baidu begin London testing of Apollo Go autonomous vehicles ahead of 2027 public launch

Perry Richardson

18 minutes ago3 min read

Lyft brings New York City taxis onto its app through expanded Curb partnership

Lyft brings New York City taxis onto its app through expanded Curb partnership

Lyft brings New York City taxis onto its app through expanded Curb partnership

Perry Richardson

Jul 172 min read

DEMAND MOVES SOUTH OF THE RIVER: Greenwich tops London leisure travel growth as taxi and PHV demand shifts south east

DEMAND MOVES SOUTH OF THE RIVER: Greenwich tops London leisure travel growth as taxi and PHV demand shifts south east

DEMAND MOVES SOUTH OF THE RIVER: Greenwich tops London leisure travel growth as taxi and PHV demand shifts south east

Perry Richardson

Jul 142 min read

The hidden challenge facing autonomous vehicles in London: We ask Lyft’s Jeremy Bird where will they charge, clean and park?

The hidden challenge facing autonomous vehicles in London: We ask Lyft’s Jeremy Bird where will they charge, clean and park?

The hidden challenge facing autonomous vehicles in London: We ask Lyft’s Jeremy Bird where will they charge, clean and park?

Perry Richardson

Jul 33 min read

EXCLUSIVE: Lyft explores whether drivers could invest in autonomous vehicle fleets operating in their own cities

EXCLUSIVE: Lyft explores whether drivers could invest in autonomous vehicle fleets operating in their own cities

EXCLUSIVE: Lyft explores whether drivers could invest in autonomous vehicle fleets operating in their own cities

Perry Richardson

Jun 294 min read

Taxi firm Gett begins direct NHS patient transport operations as healthcare mobility market comes into focus

Taxi firm Gett begins direct NHS patient transport operations as healthcare mobility market comes into focus

Taxi firm Gett begins direct NHS patient transport operations as healthcare mobility market comes into focus

Perry Richardson

Jun 192 min read

From New York to London: Lyft’s ambitious plan to connect riders, taxis and chauffeurs through a single global app in next 12 months

From New York to London: Lyft’s ambitious plan to connect riders, taxis and chauffeurs through a single global app in next 12 months

From New York to London: Lyft’s ambitious plan to connect riders, taxis and chauffeurs through a single global app in next 12 months

Perry Richardson

Jun 92 min read

Wallbox and Freenow by Lyft partner to support taxi electrification across Europe

Wallbox and Freenow by Lyft partner to support taxi electrification across Europe

Wallbox and Freenow by Lyft partner to support taxi electrification across Europe

Perry Richardson

May 132 min read

Lyft confirms ‘no immediate changes’ for Gett drivers and users as landmark taxi trade acquisition plans take shape

Lyft confirms ‘no immediate changes’ for Gett drivers and users as landmark taxi trade acquisition plans take shape

Lyft confirms ‘no immediate changes’ for Gett drivers and users as landmark taxi trade acquisition plans take shape

Perry Richardson

Apr 242 min read

Global giants Lyft to acquire Gett UK business in London black cab taxi expansion

Global giants Lyft to acquire Gett UK business in London black cab taxi expansion

Global giants Lyft to acquire Gett UK business in London black cab taxi expansion

Perry Richardson

Apr 233 min read

FREENOW UNDER LYFT OWNERSHIP: Exclusive interview on what success looks like and the launch of autonomous in 2026

FREENOW UNDER LYFT OWNERSHIP: Exclusive interview on what success looks like and the launch of autonomous in 2026

FREENOW UNDER LYFT OWNERSHIP: Exclusive interview on what success looks like and the launch of autonomous in 2026

Perry Richardson

Feb 167 min read

Tesla robotaxi prices undercut Uber, Lyft and Waymo in early Bay Area rollout, Obi data shows

Tesla robotaxi prices undercut Uber, Lyft and Waymo in early Bay Area rollout, Obi data shows

Tesla robotaxi prices undercut Uber, Lyft and Waymo in early Bay Area rollout, Obi data shows

Perry Richardson

Jan 282 min read

Lyft plan to launch ‘dozens’ of autonomous vehicles on Freenow platform in London next year as part of testing

Lyft plan to launch ‘dozens’ of autonomous vehicles on Freenow platform in London next year as part of testing

Lyft plan to launch ‘dozens’ of autonomous vehicles on Freenow platform in London next year as part of testing

Perry Richardson

Dec 22, 20253 min read

Curb and Lyft join forces to connect US taxi drivers and riders through new integration

Curb and Lyft join forces to connect US taxi drivers and riders through new integration

Curb and Lyft join forces to connect US taxi drivers and riders through new integration

Perry Richardson

Nov 11, 20252 min read

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE TAXI DRIVER? Lyft sets out hybrid future for autonomous vehicles and human drivers

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE TAXI DRIVER? Lyft sets out hybrid future for autonomous vehicles and human drivers

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE TAXI DRIVER? Lyft sets out hybrid future for autonomous vehicles and human drivers

Perry Richardson

Aug 12, 20252 min read

Lyft and Baidu announce major partnership to bring autonomous ride-hail service to the UK and Germany by 2026

Lyft and Baidu announce major partnership to bring autonomous ride-hail service to the UK and Germany by 2026

Lyft and Baidu announce major partnership to bring autonomous ride-hail service to the UK and Germany by 2026

Perry Richardson

Aug 5, 20251 min read

Lyft completes acquisition of FREENOW doubling global reach

Lyft completes acquisition of FREENOW doubling global reach

Lyft completes acquisition of FREENOW doubling global reach

Perry Richardson

Jul 31, 20252 min read

WHAT’S CHEAPER: an Uber, a Lyft or a Waymo ride?

WHAT’S CHEAPER: an Uber, a Lyft or a Waymo ride?

WHAT’S CHEAPER: an Uber, a Lyft or a Waymo ride?

Perry Richardson

Jul 7, 20252 min read

How might the Lyft and FREENOW acquisition impact the taxi industry?

How might the Lyft and FREENOW acquisition impact the taxi industry?

How might the Lyft and FREENOW acquisition impact the taxi industry?

Perry Richardson

May 31, 20252 min read

Who are Lyft? The US ridehail firm entering the UK taxi market

Who are Lyft? The US ridehail firm entering the UK taxi market

Who are Lyft? The US ridehail firm entering the UK taxi market

Perry Richardson

Apr 19, 20252 min read

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