Lyft launches rider app across Europe in expansion push

• Lyft launched rider access in Europe, letting North American users book trips with the same app, account, and payment methods.
• Rollout starts with early access in Barcelona and Hamburg, expanding through October to major European cities.
• Expansion uses a new backend that connects Lyft’s rider app to a third-party marketplace for local driver supply.
• Freenow by Lyft and Gett by Lyft remain available for European riders, while drivers on those platforms gain incremental demand from travelers.

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