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2020
Lyft partners with Mission Ready Solutions to supply PPE
Mission Ready announced a partnership to produce PPE for a leading transportation company, which the article identifies as Lyft. Mission Ready runs Lyft's online store for drivers, stocks it with equipment, and handles shipping.
2020
Lyft and Mission Ready partner to provide PPE to drivers
Lyft partnered with Mission Ready Solutions under a one-year agreement for Mission Ready to operate the Lyft Store and supply and ship personal protective equipment to drivers.
2020
Lyft and RAINN announce free-ride pilot
Lyft and RAINN announced a pilot program in select U.S. cities offering 1,000 free rides to people seeking crisis support who contact the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline.
2020
Social Change partners with Lyft to provide rides to people in need
Chicago nonprofit Social Change announced a partnership with Lyft to help people in the area who need transportation for essential purposes. Social Change said it could provide eligible individuals with a Lyft ride code.
2020
California sues Uber and Lyft over driver classification
California sued Uber and Lyft, alleging that they misclassified drivers as independent contractors under the state's labor law. The lawsuit also alleges that the companies did not pay enough payroll taxes as a result of the classification and seeks restitution, civil penalties, and a permanent ruling barring the practice.
2020
Lyft confirms layoffs and furloughs
Lyft's layoffs were confirmed, with more than 1,200 employees included in the company's layoff or furlough plan, amounting to 17% of its workforce, according to the article.
2020
Lyft partners with community organizations to provide free rides
Lyft partnered with national and community organizations and offered free ride credits across North America to help their members reach jobs, grocery stores, healthcare appointments, and other essential destinations during the coronavirus outbreak.
2020
Lyft unveils Essential Deliveries in Phoenix
Lyft unveiled its Essential Deliveries program in Phoenix, offering on-demand delivery of items including meals, groceries and medical supplies through Lyft drivers. Phoenix was among 11 cities in the initial service.
2020
Lyft launches on-demand delivery service
Lyft announced that it had launched an on-demand delivery service for groceries, food and medical supplies. The service initially operated in several U.S. cities.
2020
Lyft announces discounted rides for health care workers
Lyft announced discounted rides throughout April for more than 200,000 health care workers, including members of the American Federation of Teachers in several states.
2020
Lyft collaborates with Amazon on package and grocery deliveries
Lyft confirmed that it was collaborating with Amazon to provide drivers for package and grocery deliveries.
2020
Quartz Auto Technologies sues Lyft over patents
Quartz Auto Technologies filed a patent-infringement suit against Lyft on February 18, 2020, in the Western District of Texas. The complaint alleges that Lyft infringed patents related to its systems; the article reports allegations, not a court determination.
2020
Buckle partners with Lyft on rideshare insurance
Buckle partnered with Lyft in connection with its rideshare-only insurance, which was available to eligible Lyft drivers in Georgia.
2020
Buckle launches rideshare-only insurance
Buckle announced that it had launched rideshare-only insurance combining personal and commercial coverage in one policy; it was available to eligible Lyft drivers in Georgia.
2020
Lyft announces partnership with Tegan and Sara
Lyft announced a partnership with songwriters and artists Tegan and Sara that includes a $15,000 donation to their charity foundation, which raises funds for LGBTQ girls and women.
2020
Lyft begins restructuring that will lead to layoffs
Lyft said it was undertaking a company restructuring that would lead to layoffs affecting about 90 employees in its marketing and enterprise sales departments.
2020
Lyft and Magna to wind down autonomous-driving development partnership
Lyft said it would phase out its existing development partnership with Magna over the coming weeks, while continuing to work with Magna as an autonomous-driving supplier.
2020
Lyft partners with LeBron James and the YMCA on free bike-share memberships
Lyft announced a partnership with LeBron James and his company Uninterrupted to provide eligible 16- to 20-year-olds with free one-year memberships for Lyft-operated bike-share systems, distributing memberships in collaboration with the YMCA. The program was set to begin in New York City in spring and continue during the year in other locations.
2020
Uninterrupted and Lyft launch bikeshare access initiative for teens
LeBron James's Uninterrupted and Lyft launched an initiative to provide eligible people aged 16–20 with free, one-year memberships on Lyft-operated bikeshare systems. The scheme was announced for rollout in spring, beginning with New York City's Citi Bike and then Chicago's Divvy Bikes and Bay Wheels in the San Francisco Bay area.
2020
Lyft and Chase partner on customer rewards
Lyft partnered with JPMorgan Chase to offer extended rewards to Chase customers who pay for rides with their credit cards, including rewards points and a free one-year Lyft subscription for Chase Sapphire Reserve members.