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Lyft riders look at their app about 9 times per ride. Now they'll see ads when they check it.

Lyft, whose CEO David Risher is pictured, is introducing in-app ads, following a similar move by Uber earlier this year.Michael Liedtke/The Associated Press Lyft's app will now feature ads when a user is booking a ride and during the trip. Its main competitor, Uber, launched video ads on several of its apps back in June. Advertisers will be able to target riders based on location, payment type, and lifestyle. The next time you take a ride with Lyft, you may notice some new targeted ads.Lyft's app will now show ads as a user waits to be matched with a driver, waits to be picked up, and during their trip, the company announced in a blog post Thursday.

 

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