In San Francisco, Lime has expanded its fleet to 2,000 e-scooters after being granted permission from the city to take over the permit of JUMP—the former competitor it purchased in May for $170 million.

The United States government awarded a transportation contract to Uber and Lyft. The agreement authorizes the rideshare companies to provide transportation to up to four million federal employees and their families.

Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty has issued a statement regarding the controversial Lyft ride she took on November 1. After ordering a pickup at Washington’s ilani Casino Resort, Hardesty became upset over confusion about where she was waiting for the car. She also didn’t want the windows open for ventilation because she was cold.

The popularity of e-scooters has been on the rise—particularly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the devices have become more widely used, pedestrian-involved crashes have also increased.

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the United States, Lyft is facing backlash for its Thanksgiving message—one that doesn’t match up with the recommendations from many local health and government officials.