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Lyft and Curb Team Up to Expand Taxi Options in New York City

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7/17/20262 min read

Lyft and Curb expand partnership to New York City.

Lyft and Curb have officially expanded their strategic partnership to New York City, marking a milestone moment for both companies and for the city’s iconic taxi industry. This rollout represents Lyft’s largest deployment of Curb’s technology to date, connecting thousands of licensed taxi drivers to millions of Lyft riders across the busiest taxi market in the United States.

A Seamless Integration Bringing Taxis Directly Into the Lyft App

For the first time, eligible Lyft riders in New York City can now be matched with a licensed taxi through Curb Flow, Curb’s open API that aggregates ride demand into a unified network. Riders requesting Standard, Priority Pickup, or Wait & Save may be paired with a nearby taxi, all while maintaining the familiar Lyft experience, including:

Upfront pricing
Driver and vehicle details
In‑app safety features
Tipping and rating options

Riders who prefer not to be matched with taxis can update their preferences directly in the app.

A Major New Earning Opportunity for NYC Taxi Drivers

New York City’s taxi drivers stand to benefit significantly from this expansion. With thousands of cabs already connected to Curb’s network, the integration gives drivers access to Lyft’s massive rider base, increasing:

Trip volume
Earning potential
Time spent on the road
Access to more consistent demand

Curb leadership emphasized that New York City is the “heart of the taxi industry,” and this partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting professional drivers while modernizing how riders access taxis.

Improved Rider Experience Through Greater Vehicle Availability

Lyft’s strategy centers on reducing wait times and improving reliability. By adding licensed taxis to the platform, riders benefit from:

Faster pickups
More available vehicles during peak hours
Access to professional, city‑certified drivers
A unified ride‑hailing experience across taxis and rideshare vehicles

This expansion builds on earlier deployments in Los Angeles and San Francisco, where the integration has already improved marketplace efficiency.

Safety and Standards Remain Central

All taxi rides booked through Lyft include the company’s full suite of safety features, such as:

Real‑time location sharing
In‑app messaging
Smart Trip Check‑In
Emergency assistance

Taxi drivers participating through Curb must meet the same high service standards as all Lyft drivers, ensuring consistency across the platform.

A Unified Vision for the Future of Urban Transportation

Curb Flow’s technology unifies ride requests from apps, fleet dispatches, and street hails into one streamlined system, a model that aligns with Lyft’s broader strategy to optimize transportation networks and expand mobility options. The New York City launch is a major milestone in creating a more connected, efficient, and driver‑first ride‑hailing ecosystem.

A New Chapter for NYC Riders and Drivers

By bringing licensed taxis into the Lyft app at scale, Lyft and Curb are reshaping how New Yorkers move through the city. The partnership blends the reliability and professionalism of NYC taxis with the convenience and technology of Lyft’s platform, delivering a modern, flexible, and rider‑friendly experience across the nation’s largest taxi market.

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