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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lyft, Inc. (Nasdaq: LYFT) announced today that David Risher, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 in San Francisco, CA, on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 1:45 p.m. PT.A live webcast of the event will be available on the investor relations section of the Lyft website at http://investor.lyft.com.About LyftWhether it's an everyday commute or a journey that changes everything, Lyft.

The risks from driverless car technology loom over Lyft (LYFT +2.95%).

Uber's Q2 earnings beat, strong bookings growth, diversification and AV partnerships give it an edge over Lyft despite the latter's cheaper valuation.

The narrative around driverless cars has floated in the realm of speculative research for years, but the timeline has just accelerated. Internal directives preparing for an August commercial rollout of a purpose-built, steering-wheel-free vehicle in Austin signal that autonomous mobility is finally arriving on public roads.

The former Uber CEO said he has no regrets about how he handled a potential acquisition of Lyft. Uber-Lyft talks in 2014 collapsed over valuation disagreements and cultural mismatches.

Whiteside sold 14,220 shares on August 7, 2026, for an approximate value of $242,000. The disposition reduced the director's total direct equity holdings by 18%.

The change is significant because Uber and Lyft drivers are generally classified as independent contractors rather than employees.

Lyft, Inc. should not be viewed merely as a lesser Uber but as a distinct, neutral mobility marketplace. Lyft is focused on efficiently connecting human drivers with immediate passenger demand, differentiating its platform from competitors. Wall Street's persistent comparison to Uber may obscure Lyft's unique strategic positioning and business model evolution.

Uber's diversified platform drives bookings, trips and profits across Mobility and Delivery, while robotaxi partnerships add another growth path.

Lyft's AV partnerships, Price Lock and record marketplace scale support growth, while rising insurance, expenses and robotaxi risks temper the outlook.