Lyft defies New Mexico order to stop operating

Published May 23, 2014 5:54pm ET



ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Lyft says it will defy New Mexico regulators by continuing to operate in Albuquerque, a move that a state official says could result in large fines for the ridesharing service.

The Public Regulation Commission Wednesday ordered San Francisco-based Lyft to stop operating in New Mexico at least until June 2, when Lyft must respond to commission allegations that it is operating an illegal taxi service.

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