Special Situations Fund Engine Capital Seeks Board Changes at Lyft
Engine Capital, a special situations fund that invested in Lyft in 2024 and has about a 1% stake in the company, said Tuesday (April 29) that it aims to elect two candidates to the rideshare company's board of directors and address Lyft's “governance and capital allocation shortcomings.
Lyft CEO David Risher: Surge Pricing ‘Deeply Unpopular' With Customers
Lyft found that surge pricing is “deeply unpopular” with customers, CEO David Risher said in his annual letter to shareholders, released Thursday (April 24). Surge pricing, which the rideshare company calls Prime Time or PT, balances supply and demand by raising prices when demand is high, thereby incentivizing more drivers to get online, according to the letter.
Lyft to Start Adding Licensed Taxis to Rideshare Platform
Lyft is set to start rolling out a feature that will let riders opt in to be matched with a licensed taxi when that vehicle can get there faster than a rideshare one. The company will launch this feature in St.
Lyft Scales Into Europe: Can It Take Market Share From Uber?
When you think of ride-hailing, Uber Technologies Inc. NYSE: UBER likely comes to mind, followed by the distant second player in the duopoly, Lyft Inc. NASDAQ: LYFT. The ride-hailing/rideshare market is a two-horse race.
Lyft Is Making A Comeback: Why Shares Are A Must-Buy Now
Lyft's fundamentals remain strong with U.S. ride pricing recovering and Q1 2025 DAUs growing 5% YoY, suggesting stable revenue outlook. The $200 million Freenow acquisition doubles Lyft's addressable market in Europe, adding €1 billion in annual bookings, but buybacks might have been more accretive. I project Lyft to generate $1.5 billion in free cash flow by 2027, making its current valuation of 3x 2027 FCF highly attractive.
Hitching A Bargain Ride With Lyft
Lyft stock is undervalued, trading at less than 1X P/S and around 8X P/E, despite over 20% YoY revenue growth and recent profitability. Ride-sharing isn't a winner-takes-all business; Lyft's focused, customer-centric strategy and market dynamics ensure its survival against Uber. Robotaxis will complement, not disrupt, ride-sharing; partnerships like Lyft with Mobileye highlight synergies and operational necessities.
Is Lyft Set for Huge Growth With Europe Expansion?
Lyft (LYFT 2.81%) is acquiring a taxi app in Europe. This may seem like an odd addition to the business, but Travis Hoium explains why it's a perfect strategic fit in this video.
Lyft goes global, tariff impact on autos
Catalysts host Madison Mills takes a look at some of the top stories of April 16, 2025. Lyft CEO David Risher joins the show to discuss the company going international.
Lyft Pays $197 Million to Pick Up German Taxi App FreeNow
Lyft is expanding into Europe with its $197 million purchase of taxi app FreeNow. The deal, announced Wednesday (April 16), will see Lyft acquire the Germany-based company from BMW and Mercedes-Benz Mobility.
Lyft enters Europe with FREENOW acquisition
Lyft Inc (NASDAQ:LYFT) on Wednesday announced it is acquiring the European multi-mobility app FREENOW from BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz Mobility for €175 million (US$197) million in cash. The acquisition marks Lyft's largest move beyond North America, expanding its presence to nine European countries and more than 150 cities.
Lyft to buy taxi app FREENOW for $197M to enter Europe
Ride-hailing giant Lyft said it has agreed to acquire FREENOW, a German multi-mobility app with ride-hail at its core, from BMW and Mercedes-Benz Mobility for about $197 million in cash.
Lyft Stock Rises on Acquisition News
LYFT Inc (NYSE:LYFT) stock was last seen 1.7% higher premarket, after announcing its first European acquisition -- a $199 million deal to purchase Hamburg-based ride-hailing platform FreeNow from BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
