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Uber gets into grocery deliveries with Cornershop acquisition

Uber is expanding its delivery horizons. The ride-hailing company announced Friday that it’s acquiring majority ownership in the grocery delivery startup Cornershop. The investment, which is still subject to regulatory approval, is slated to close in early 2020. “Whether it’s getting a ride, ordering food from your favorite restaurant, or soon, getting groceries delivered, we want Uber to be the …

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Lyft joins Uber in suing New York City over limits on cruising time

Lyft filed a lawsuit Friday against the city of New York over regulations that limit the amount of time drivers can cruise certain busy parts of Manhattan without a passenger. The ride-hailing company called for the Taxi and Limousine Commission’s “highly damaging cruising rule” to be eliminated. “Lyft supports comprehensive congestion pricing, which is the most effective way to reduce …

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