Lyft chooses Toronto for first international foray
by The Canadian Press
The move from the ride ride-hailing firm, which has received backing from GM and Ford, comes five years after the Toronto launch of Lyft's rival Uber sparked protests by taxi drivers
Lyft has received backng and signed partnerships with a number of self-driving car research programs. PHOTO: Lyft
Torontonians can download the Lyft app to being ordering rides in the city.
The company’s arrival in Toronto marks the first time it has expanded outside the US.
Lyft said in a November blog post that it had been looking at growing internationally for some time.
The move comes five years after the Toronto launch of Lyft’s rival Uber sparked protests by taxi drivers.
Toronto city council introduced rules to allow Uber to operate legally last year.
