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

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Rideshare company Lyft has agreed to pay $2.1 million in a proposed settlement with the FTC .

The FTC says Lyft advertised that drivers could make “specific hourly amounts” that were based on what the top fifth of drivers made.

Lyft also promoted earnings guarantees, such as $ 975 for completing 45 rides in a weekend .

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73

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71

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English

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52

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