According to Reuters on October 28, Lyft has agreed to pay a $2.1 million civil fine to settle charges by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The charges allege that Lyft deceived drivers by exaggerating their potential earnings in misleading advertising, affecting their decisions on whether to work for the company. The case stems from ads released by Lyft in 2021 and 2022 aimed at addressing driver shortages. The FTC stated that Lyft promoted earnings per hour based on the top 20% of drivers, misleading other potential drivers about how much they could earn per hour, meaning most drivers were unlikely to achieve the wages advertised. Lyft did not admit or deny wrongdoing as part of the settlement. The proposed settlement requires approval from a judge.