How many people has Lyft laid off?

Lyft has laid off a total of 1,772 employees across 2 reported layoff rounds. The first tracked event was in February 2023 and the most recent was in April 2023.

Is Lyft still hiring?

While Lyft has conducted layoffs, many large companies continue to hire in certain divisions even during restructuring periods. We recommend checking the Lyft careers page directly and browsing our job board for current openings.

What should I do if I was laid off from Lyft?

File for unemployment benefits immediately, review your severance agreement, and update your resume. Use our free Resume Builder to create an ATS-optimized resume, check market rates with our Salary Calculator, and explore open positions on our job board. Networking with former colleagues is also valuable — many find new roles through referrals within 3-6 months.

Lyft Layoffs

Lyft has laid off 1,772 employees across 2 rounds since 2023.

1,772

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Transportation

Industry

Apr 2023

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

April 27, 2023

1,072 employees(26% of workforce)

Lyft's new CEO David Risher cut 26% of the workforce in a sweeping restructuring effort.

February 24, 2023

700 employees

Lyft announced plans to cut roughly 700 jobs ahead of new CEO David Risher joining the company.

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Lyft Layoffs

Lyft has laid off 1,772 employees across 2 rounds since 2023.

1,772

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Transportation

Industry

Apr 2023

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

April 27, 2023

1,072 employees(26% of workforce)

Lyft's new CEO David Risher cut 26% of the workforce in a sweeping restructuring effort.

February 24, 2023

700 employees

Lyft announced plans to cut roughly 700 jobs ahead of new CEO David Risher joining the company.

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Update Your Resume

Free ATS-optimized resume builder

Check Market Rates

Know your worth before negotiating

Browse Open Jobs

Thousands of active listings

Lyft Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related job searches

Lyft Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related job searches