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After a long break from Uber I opened it up to price compare against Lyft. I switched between the two apps and then uber offered me two free rides. It seemed li
by fblp 10y ago
After a long break from Uber I opened it up to price compare against Lyft. I switched between the two apps and then uber offered me two free rides. It seemed like it was detecting that I was hesitating to "come back" to Uber.
I use Android Lollipop and even if the permission didn't allow them to see I was using Lyft, I wouldn't be suprised if they're trying to re-engage "hesitating" users and are snooping for whatever data they can.
- firebones 10y agoCould simply be based on a campaign that kicks in after a long period of non-usage. Then again, you have the outline of a repeatable experiment here for someone with two phones and a period of Uber exile.
- jasonjs 10y agoInterestingly, I had the exact same experience; opened Uber, got a ride estimate. Opened Lyft, got a ride estimate. Opened Uber again, and was presented with a promotion.