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Lyft buys Gett UK black cab app to grow driver network abroad

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Published on 24 April 2026
Lyft buys Gett UK black cab app to grow driver network abroad

Gett’s UK team will shift into Lyft-linked service

Lyft is set to expand internationally by acquiring Gett’s UK taxi business, the app tied to London’s black-cab network. The deal is expected to close soon, with Gett’s UK team moving to Freenow. The purchase adds a large new driver base for Lyft in the UK and follows earlier Lyft-linked acquisitions such as Freenow and TBR Global Chauffeuring.

  • Lyft to acquire Gett’s UK taxi app business
  • Deal expected to close soon, with Gett’s UK team joining Freenow
  • Move strengthens Lyft’s driver base in the UK
  • Adds to Lyft’s recent series of international acquisitions
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