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I've used Uber dozens of times, but stories like this really make me think I should give Lyft a shot. After all, if this company is operating in such an underh
by jmcnevin 12y ago
I've used Uber dozens of times, but stories like this really make me think I should give Lyft a shot. After all, if this company is operating in such an underhanded manner this early in the game, it's troubling to consider what they'd be capable of down the line.
- devicenull 12y agoA PR article by Lyft makes you want to use them. No surprise there!
- untog 12y ago"Our service was compromised and resulted in a worse experience for our customers" sounds like a pretty... interesting PR spin.
- halcyondaze 12y agoI have always been unsure why people prefer one over the other - it's essentially the exact same service. I typically go with whatever one is closer / is offering a deal at the time.
- sopooneo 12y agoHas anyone managed to build something on top of both that can find the closest/cheapest ride?
- samweinberg 12y agoAn app that does exactly this was just built at YC Hacks: http://ychacks.challengepost.com/submissions/25803-oneride http://ychacks.challengepost.com/submissions/25803-oneride
- lawnchair_larry 12y agoLyft doesn't have great marketing, and the pink moustache is probably a turn off to many.
- nickfromseattle 12y agoI think they have distinct experiences. Lyft drivers are more talkative and prefer you sit in the front, with Uber the status quo is get in the back and conversation is optional. I check both apps, if the pick up time and price is similar I'll take Uber.
- tlrobinson 12y agoI don't always want to sit in the front seat, fist bump the driver, and become their best friend.
- halcyondaze 12y agoI think you could just sit in the back if you wanted to.
- baddox 12y agoI haven't encountered a Lyft fist bump attempt (in SF) in at least a year.
- acheron 12y agoDon't you need to give Lyft your Facebook account? Great, I can have "[acheron] took a ride with Lyft!" posted to my Facebook feed every weekend.