Lyft Gets Green Light From Cal. Regulators, Other Apps Still in Neutral
The California Public Utilities Commission today said that it has entered into an agreement with Lyft mobile application, revoking a cease-and-desist order until a rulemaking process addressing ride-sharing apps concludes six months from now.
The California Public Utilities Commission today said that it has entered into an agreement with Lyft mobile application, revoking a cease-and-desist order until a rulemaking process addressing ride-sharing apps concludes six months from now.
The Lyft app, operated by Zimride, allows users to arrange transportation for pay with other users. Because public transportation is heavily regulated, Lyft and other apps, including SideCar and Uber, have faced regulatory battles in many U.S. cities.
“Over the last five years, Zimride has focused on improving the safety and convenience of peer-to-peer transportation.
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