"Let me ask a question of everyone complaining: why not use Lyft? I switched." Because Lyft is not so widely available. For example, only Uber is available whe

"Let me ask a question of everyone complaining: why not use Lyft? I switched." Because Lyft is not so widely available. For example, only Uber is available where I live, though I still prefer traditional taxi because of (usually) better price, more reliable service, availability for short rides and privacy.