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Lyft reports Q2 results ahead of expectations as active riders surpass 30M

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Lyft is preparing to open an 80,000-square-foot autonomous vehicle depot in October to support its partnership with Waymo.

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Lyft Inc (NASDAQ:LYFT) reported second quarter results that topped analyst expectations for revenue and gross bookings, while the ride-hailing company continued to see growth in riders and rides. Shares traded up 4% at about $17 on Friday morning. Revenue for the quarter ended June 30 reached $1.84 billion, compared with the $1.81 billion expected by analysts. Gross bookings came in at $5.5 billion, ahead of the $5.37 billion consensus estimate and up 23% year over year. Net income rose to $50.3 million from $40.3 million a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA increased 37% year over year to $177.2 million, while net cash provided by operating activities was $349.9 million, compared with $343.7 million in the prior-year quarter. Lyft reported 30.5 million active riders during the quarter, up 17% year over year and marking the seventh consecutive quarter of double-digit growth. Rides increased 12% to 262 million, with the company citing growth across FREENOW by Lyft in Europe, North American rideshare and Lyft Urban Solutions. “We have surpassed 30 million Active Riders globally, our highest ever, as more people embed Lyft into their everyday lives,” Lyft CEO David Risher said in a statement. “This milestone is driven by our customer obsession and operational excellence, and fuels our transformation into a hybrid transportation platform while we deliver strong financial performance...

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The company also said its fleet operations with Waymo in Nashville began in June and are running smoothly as it prepares to open an 80,000-square-foot autonomous vehicle depot in October.

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