Lyft declares global war on Uber as it launches in Toronto

U.S. ride-hailing firm Lyft Inc on Tuesday launched its service in Toronto, the first international market for the rival of much larger Uber Technologies Inc . Lyft is moving outside the United States as Uber faces investigations by governments around the world over its cover up of a massive 2016 data breach. 'Canada, there's a new ride in town -- Lyft is now live across the GTA!' the firm said. Ride-hailing firm Lyft Inc said on Monday it would launch its service in Toronto, marking the first international expansion for the U.S.-based rival of Uber Technologies Inc. US ridesharing giant Lyft revealed in October it has received a $1 billion investment from Google's parent company, Alphabet. Lyft and Alphabet already have a relationship through a partnership Lyft struck with Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving car unit, in May.