Lyft will add NYC subway and bus directions to its app

Lyft will add NYC subway and bus directions to its app

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Lyft is adding New York City subway directions to its app in the latest bid by the ride-hailing industry to make peace with public transportation.

The rollout of transit directions in the app will take place over the next several weeks, according to Bloomberg. With the update, Lyft’s app will show users subway stations and bus stops, as well as docks for Citi Bike, the bike-share system owned by the ride-hail company. The features are designed to keep users in the app rather than switching to a different product for public transportation directions.

All New York users will receive the updated app by the end of September. In addition to subway and bus information, Lyft customers will also see commuter rail options like Long Island Rail…

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Lyft will add NYC subway and bus directions to its app
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