Lyft CEO says company is doing 'everything we can' to be ready for self-driving cars that will be here 'faster than you think'
Risher — who became CEO last month — told CNBC the company is not planning to introduce self-driving cars to its services right now, but is keeping an eye on the technology for future use.
the top job and Lyft's co-founders stepped away from the company, he announced the company was laying off 30% of its workforce, about 1,200 of its 4,000 employees.by Lyft this week, including the ability for passengers to order a ride upon landing at an airport. The feature — currently available in Los Angeles and Chicago with plans to expand to more locations — uses the app's knowledge of a given airport and how long it will take the average traveler to collect their luggage and get outside to send a driver at the perfect time so riders and drivers don't have to wait as long.
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