Lyft decides to shut down rides in California

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Published 20 Aug 2020

Come midnight tonight, Lyft drivers and passengers in California will have to look elsewhere for on-demand rides.

The San Francisco-based company announced Thursday its decision to stop all ride-hailing operations in the state as soon as this Friday. This decision will only affect riders and drivers in California. Bicycle, car...

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Lyft decides to shut down rides in California

Lyft decides to shut down rides in California

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