David Risher had a rocky first week at his job. Days after taking over as the new CEO of Lyft (LYFT) last month, Risher announced plans to “significantly reduce” the company’s workforce and ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with David Risher, the 59-year-old CEO of Lyft based in San Francisco. It's been edited for length and clarity. After I joined the board of Lyft four ...

Lyft is preparing to lay off hundreds of employees just days after new CEO David Risher took the helm of the ride-hailing service. It's the latest in a series of layoffs that have rocked the once ...

When David Risher took over as CEO of Lyft about a year ago, the company was losing market share and struggling with morale. Its stock price was approaching an all-time low, down nearly 90% from ...

Lyft CEO David Risher reportedly says company is 'open' to acquisition offers By Stephen Council , SFGATE Updated May 12, 2023 8:51 p.m. A sign is posted in front of a Lyft driver center on Aug ...

Ken Gawrelski (Wells Fargo) questioned Lyft’s positioning amid industry affordability initiatives and international ambitions. CEO David Risher emphasized product innovation like Silver and Price Lock ...

Lyft CEO David Risher often picks up riders and speaks with drivers to see where the experience may be falling short. Published May 8, 2025 Bryan Wassel Reporter ...

David Risher, chief executive officer of Lyft Inc., during a Bloomberg Television interview in San Francisco, California, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. Lyft issued a massive correction to its ...

Lyft CEO David Risher says new features and a focus on service are helping the company claw back market share from its dominant rival, Uber. By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly • 04/30/25 12:51pm.

Lyft Inc. LYFT CEO David Risher‘s leadership strategy, shaped by his decade working under tech titans Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, has propelled the ride-sharing company to record performance in 2024.

David Risher isn't just Lyft's CEO. He's also a customer — particularly for its Bay Wheels bikes. Adam Pardee. By Owen Thomas – Managing Editor, San Francisco Business Times.

David Risher had a rocky first week at his job. Days after taking over as the new CEO of Lyft last month, Risher announced plans to “significantly reduce” the company’s workforce and ...