One analyst who recently initiated Lyft coverage said it could turn a profit at some point, estimating a seven-year time horizon is likely.
," meaning it generates value from the fundamental units that make up its whole operation: rides and riders.
"We acknowledge that the company hasn't provided many of the necessary inputs to precisely calculate the unit economics, but we see our analysis as illustrative and within the ballpark."
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