Lyft to acquire black cab app Gett, expanding its ground transport services across London

With Gett’s integration, Lyft will expand its ground transportation offerings to include black cabs, private hire vehicles, bikes, and executive chauffeur services, nearly doubling the number of rides available on its platform in London. Once the acquisition is completed, Gett’s team will transition to “Freenow by Lyft.”

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“We are delighted to start a new chapter for Gett operations in the UK with Lyft,” says Matteo de Renzi, CEO of Gett. “I’m confident that under this new ownership, the team at Gett by Lyft will continue to reach new heights, for the benefit of all our customers, drivers, and partners.”

Across 2026, mobility and transport-adjacent developments provide important context for Lyft’s acquisition and the wider ecosystem it is moving into.

• Germany: Dresden-based Additive Drives raised over €25 million to scale its high-performance 3D-printed electric motor technology. Munich-based HeyCharge secured a €2.5 million EIC grant to expand offline EV charging solutions across Europe. Also in Munich, TWAICE obtained a €24 million EIB loan to advance its predictive battery analytics for energy storage and electric vehicles. Meanwhile, Berlin-based Nox Mobility raised €2 million to develop private-room night trains positioned as an alternative to short-haul flights.
• UK: Wayve raised €1 billion to scale its embodied AI-driven autonomous driving platform toward commercial deployment. London-based GIN e-bikes secured €215,000 in debt funding to expand its PLUTO e-bike subscription service.
• Elsewhere: Paris-based Decade Energy raised €22 million to scale depot power infrastructure for electric road transport, while Kortrijk-based Magnax secured €35.5 million to industrialise axial flux motor technology for e-mobility and other applications.

In M&A activity, it was also reported that Salzburg-based BENTELER Group agreed to acquire Frankfurt-based ioki to develop an integrated autonomous public transport platform. The disclosed 2026 funding across these selected transactions amounts to approximately €111 million, excluding Wayve’s €1 billion Series D.

Against this backdrop, Lyft’s planned acquisition of Gett aligns with broader European momentum across autonomous driving, public transport software, fleet electrification, EV charging infrastructure, electric propulsion systems, battery analytics, and shared mobility services.

“With Gett, Lyft is expanding its coverage of London’s full ground transport ecosystem,” said Jeremy Bird, EVP of Global Growth at Lyft. “This milestone reflects Lyft’s commitment to the London market and our belief in its long-term potential. Adding Gett to Lyft’s ecosystem positions Lyft as the leading app for London black cabs.”

Founded in 2010, Gett claims to have around three-quarters of TfL-registered black cab drivers on its network, with average pick-up times of under four minutes in Central London. The company also states that more than 50% of the black cabs registered on its platform are zero-emission capable.

Once the acquisition is completed, Lyft will integrate Gett into its expanding mobility ecosystem, which already includes Freenow (acquired in mid-2025), as well as the provision and maintenance of bikes and docking stations for Santander Cycles, including the software that powers the system. Later this year, Lyft also plans to trial autonomous rides in London in partnership with Baidu.

According to Lyft, this positions the company as one of the few global platforms offering both human-driven and autonomous ride services in London.

The acquisition reflects Lyft’s broader sustainable growth strategy, aimed at expanding its footprint into new markets while moving “up” into higher-value mobility segments.

“Those who drive black cabs are some of the world’s most qualified drivers. Drivers pass the world’s toughest taxi exam, learning 25,000 streets and 20,000 landmarks before being licensed,” says Thomas Zimmermann, CEO of Freenow by Lyft. “We are excited to welcome Gett into the Lyft ecosystem, strengthening our customer-centric black cab and private hire service for Londoners, passengers across the UK, and travelers worldwide.”

About Lyft

Lyft is a U.S.-based ride-hailing and mobility company that connects passengers with drivers through its mobile platform. Founded in 2012, it has grown into one of the largest shared mobility providers in North America, offering services such as on-demand rides, bike and scooter rentals, and vehicle rentals in select cities. The company operates a two-sided marketplace, enabling drivers to earn income while providing users with convenient, app-based transportation options. Over time, Lyft has expanded beyond traditional ride-hailing into broader mobility solutions, including public transport integrations, micromobility, and partnerships aimed at developing autonomous vehicle services.