Lyft news
Lyft appears in 4 stories we have published between September 2026 and October 2026, mostly in our Policy and Technology coverage. It is most often reported alongside Uber, DoorDash and Alphabet.
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FTC demands documents from nine companies on surveillance pricing practices
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has required nine major companies—including Walmart, Uber, Delta, and Instacart—to provide documents about their use of surveillance pricing, a practice where individualized prices are set based on consumer data. The 45-day deadline aims to uncover how these practices affect both consumers and workers, particularly in the gig economy.
31 October 2026
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FTC demands documents from nine companies on surveillance pricing practices
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has ordered nine companies, including Walmart, Uber, and Delta, to disclose details on surveillance pricing and its impact…
Lyft to Pay $272.5 Million to Settle California Driver Misclassification Lawsuit
Lyft will pay $272.5 million to settle a lawsuit over misclassifying drivers as independent contractors in California, resolving allegations of denied wages and benefits.
Senate Hearing Exposes Risks in Flock Safety’s Mass Surveillance Network
A U.S. Senate hearing examined Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers, revealing data security risks, law enforcement misuse, and calls for federal regulation.
Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to Teens as Young as 13 in Nashville
Waymo is now allowing teenagers aged 13+ to use its robotaxi service in Nashville, marking a new phase in its expansion strategy and ridership growth.