Lyft is pulling back on 'rideshare's most hated feature.' But it's the way of the future for many big companies.

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Lyft is rolling out a monthly subscription to cap ride prices for customers, addressing surge pricing.

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Lyft just upped the ante in its battle against Uber by taking aim at surge pricing

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Lyft riders will soon have a new option to avoid surge pricing.

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A Florida Lyft driver explains how he picks which rides to take to make the most money

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Timothy Turer, a rideshare driver in Florida, wears a blue-and-white shirt and light brown pants.
Timothy Turer has been driving for ride-hailing apps since 2016.

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I left my $130K job at Lyft and became a barista. Here's what it taught me.

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Chris Jereza said taking a break after leaving his job at Lyft allowed him to explore his values.

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Meet the retirees driving for Uber and Lyft because Social Security isn't enough

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Many Uber and Lyft drivers in their retirement years are relying on income from rides and tips to supplement their Social Security.

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I got laid off from Google in my 50s and juggled 3 jobs at Trader Joe's, Lyft, and Starbucks. It was a humbling experience.

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Lois Kim juggled three part-time jobs last year.

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Massachusetts secured a big raise for Uber and Lyft drivers in the state, but some are worried the deal could have negative side effects

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Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts will get new benefits and minimum wage protections, but not all drivers are happy.

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Here's how Uber and Lyft drivers try to get customers to tip — even though it only happens on a quarter of rides

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Rideshare driver helps woman with luggage.
Drivers for Uber and Lyft told BI that helping with luggage doesn't lead to consistent tips. Drivers in the story aren't pictured.

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A Lyft driver says he isn't even making minimum wage driving full-time and it shows how much the job costs workers

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Two travelers wearing sunglasses and N95 masks and dragging suitcases alongside themselves walk in the direction of a rideshare pickup area, as indicated by a pink
Driving for Lyft isn't as profitable as CEO David Risher's LinkedIn posts would have you believe, according to one driver.

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Uber and Lyft drivers are desperate for tips. Riders don't shell out, but they'll tip three times as often for food delivery.

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Uber driver Estaphanie St. Just joins drivers for ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft, as they hold a rally at a park near Los Angeles International Airport, Wednesday, May, 8, 2019, in Los Angeles.
Ride-hailing drivers receive tips from just a quarter of rides, according to Gridwise data.

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