Lyft fined $2.1 million for misleading ads about how much drivers could make

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Lyft fined $2.1 million for misleading ads about how much drivers could make.

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The FTC says Lyft inflated its advertised earnings claims on the top fifth of its drivers.

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Lyft routinely advertised specific hourly amounts based on top earners, not average drivers.

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Lyft must now base potential pay claims on what drivers typically make, not including tips.

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