Lyft

Autos

Tesla Rides Higher on Self-Driving Regulation Report

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The Trump White House may usher in a big loosening of the rules around cars that can operate without human drivers.

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Patent Drop

Lyft Patent Puts Self-Driving Cars to the Test

Despite the steep competition and roadblocks, the company has high hopes for expanding its self-driving services.

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Patent Drop

Lyft Seeks Micromobility Patents Amid Bike and Scooter Restructuring

The company’s recent changes, aimed at “right-sizing [its] cost structure,” include layoffs and shifting focus from R&D.

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Autos

Tens of Thousands of Yellow Cabs in Jeopardy as NYC’s Biggest Taxi Insurer is Insolvent

American Transit Insurance Company (ATIC) insures over 60% of 117,000 taxis and for-hire vehicles. And it’s insolvent.

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Consumer

Is the Restaurant Industry at the End of an Era?

Across-the-board inflation — including food costs, labor costs, and real estate costs — is pummeling restaurants. Can the industry survive?

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Media & Entertainment

2024: The Year Legacy Media Gave Up on Cable

In 2024, legacy media giants like Disney and NBCUniversal finally had enough with cable — and started making their own off-ramps.

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Media & Entertainment

2024: The Year YouTube Became TV

YouTube may have started off as a platform for small screens, but now it’s increasingly dominating the living room TV.

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