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Lyft apparently doesn't agree with the adage, \"Any publicity is good publicity.\" <\/p>\n
In an email, the San Francisco-based ride-sharing giant asked its drivers to pump the brakes before speaking with the press, and instead check in with Lyft officials first, according to the San Francisco Examiner. <\/p>\n
The July note states: Email press@lyft.com<\/a> if youre ever contacted by a reporter. Speaking of Lyft in the news: Were here to help if you get approached for an interview. Shoot a note to our communications team and theyll make sure youre prepared for any questions. <\/p>\n The message has created a stir, raising concerns about censorship. <\/p>\n Some drivers have taken to online message boards, calling it a scare tactic. Others say this is Lyfts way of trying to get in front of bad publicity, which has plagued its biggest competitor, Uber, according to the SF Examiner. <\/p>\n Drivers also wrote that they are independent contractors, not employees, so Lyft cannot restrict their actions. <\/p>\n Scott Coriell, a Lyft spokesperson, provided a comment to the SF Examiner, which read in part that censoring its drivers wasnt the intent, and thats not something we would ever do. Its not a requirement simply a reminder that were here as a resource, Coriell told the publication. <\/p>\n Published 31 minutes ago <\/p>\n <\/p>\n See original here:<\/p>\n Lyft Sparks Censorship Fears With Email Asking Drivers to Speak to Company Before Media - NBC Bay Area<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" WATCH LIVE A Lyft car in San Francisco is seen in this file image. Continue reading