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Culture separates Lyft from the rest. The pink mustache to me serves two functions: 1) it represents that culture that runs very deep and 2) it helps you ID a L
by kine 13y ago
Culture separates Lyft from the rest. The pink mustache to me serves two functions: 1) it represents that culture that runs very deep and 2) it helps you ID a Lyft car in a fun, non-threatening way.
I use Lyft quite a bit, all of the drivers are great, friendly and people I don't mind spending 5-15 minutes with. It feels like getting into a car with a friend and is completely safe.
- toomuchtodo 13y agoI wanted to be a Lyft driver, but they don't allow 2 door vehicles (I drive an Infiniti G37). I have a passenger seat that constantly goes to waste because of it (I drive throughout downtown Chicago, as well as in the suburbs). I agree though, its a cultural thing. Uber is about a monetary transaction, and Lyft is about creating a shared commons from private ownership.
- octernion 13y agoI'm the complete opposite - I find the mustache extremely gaudy and is the main reason why I prefer Sidecar/UberX (I find the drivers with Sidecar similarly friendly and interesting, and UberX more professional). I guess that seems somewhat trite in retrospect, but for some reason I feel like I'm getting in a clown car when I use Lyft.
- kine 13y agoI've heard that a few times and I totally understand how that can be the case. For me it's dependent on where I'm going. Classy party? Uber. Friend's house or home from work? Lyft.
- zipppy 13y agoThis sentiment sets off red flags for me. If people assume that cars with a pink mustaches are safe, it will be that much easier for somebody to take advantage of a false sense of security.