Facing the weight of the New York Attorney General, Lyft now says it will delay its planned Friday evening launch in the Big Apple. Earlier in the day, the Empire State's prosecutor asked the New York Supreme Court to grant a temporary restraining order (TRO), hours before the company's scheduled debut.
According to the Attorney General's office, an injunction was issued on Friday—a fact that Lyft disputes.
Lyft is a San Francisco-based startup that allows its users to book rides from drivers via its smartphone app, effectively acting just like a taxi service. Earlier this year, as Lyft has expanded in various cities across America, the firm has faced fines and citations from numerous jurisdictions for not complying with local taxi law.
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