Lyft still trying to start New York City service

Published July 16, 2014 7:03am ET



ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — With its bid to enter the New York City market challenged in court, the on-demand ride-sharing app Lyft says it’s trying to resolve issues with authorities about insurance and operations and expects to start soon.

The state suit was filed Friday, alleging the company actually operates as a traditional for-hire livery service using mobile technology that is subject to regulations, not a peer-to-peer transportation platform as claimed.

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