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Lyft crosses 30.5 million active riders as gross bookings reach a record $5.5 billion

8/12/2026

30.5 million active riders, a company record and the seventh straight quarter of double-digit growth, pushed Lyft (LYFT) gross bookings to $5.5 billion in its latest quarter, up 23% year over year.

Revenue came in at $1.8 billion, a 16% YoY gain, while net income rose to $50.3 million from $40.3 million in the year-ago period. Profitability metrics and the math Adjusted EBITDA reached $177.2 million, up 37% YoY.

The margin on gross bookings widened to 3.2% from 2.9%. Free cash flow was $319.6 million for the quarter and $1.1 billion over the trailing 12 months. Total rides hit 262 million, up 12% YoY, also a record.

Partnerships now account for 30% of North American rideshare rides, an all-time high.

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