Lyft to Launch in New York With Hurdles for Would-Be Drivers
Skift Take
Lyft is hungry to get into New York City and it's wisely playing by the city's rules, but we're interested to see how this newly adjusted business model will pan out in a city where private and public transportation are readily available.
Lyft, the ride-sharing startup best identified by a big pink mustache, is set to launch tonight in the five boroughs of New York City following an agreement with the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
Lyft previously stood up to TLC opposition stating it'd have drivers' backs in the case of a crackdown, but quickly afterwards decided to delay the debut all together. New York City has an e-hail program that Uber and Hailo participate in but Lyft had neglected to.
