Last Updated
Case Status
Pending
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff v. LYFT, INC., a corporation, Defendant
FTC Matter/File Number
222 3028
Enforcement Type
Civil Penalties
Federal Court
Northern District of California
Case Summary
The FTC is taking action against rideshare operator Lyft for making deceptive earnings claims about how much money drivers could expect to make per hour and how much they could earn in special incentives.
Lyft has agreed to a proposed settlement that would require its claims about drivers’ pay to be based on typical earnings. In addition, Lyft has agreed to back up with evidence any claims it makes about drivers’ pay, clearly notify drivers about the terms of its “earnings guarantee” offers, and pay a $2.1 million civil penalty.
The U.S. Department of Justice filed the lawsuit and proposed settlement upon notification and referral from the FTC.