Lyft has gone against previous plans with regards to global expansion , instead opting to focus on taking on Uber in America instead . That 's a major change from early 2013 , when Lyft announced plans to expand across the globe by the end of the following year , reiterating those plans in 2014 , and again in November this year , when it would make its first overseas expansion in China , adding 100 cities . You can't go launching in other countries for the sake of launching in other countries and burning investor capital. Lyft 's decision to dial back earlier promises is the result of pressure from investors , insufficient cash reserves and the desire to further distinguish itself from Uber , say analysts , investors and industry experts .
Lyft has gone against previous plans with regards to global expansion , instead opting to focus on taking on Uber in America instead . That 's a major change from early 2013 , when Lyft announced plans to expand across the globe by the end of the following year , reiterating those plans in 2014 , and again in November this year , when it would make its first overseas expansion in China , adding 100 cities . Lyft 's decision to dial back earlier promises is the result of pressure from investors , insufficient cash reserves and the desire to further distinguish itself from Uber , say analysts , investors and industry experts .