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I also deleted the app earlier today. Even mentioning threatening journalists is incredibly ridiculous. I'm happy to see Lyft getting bigger in my city, and hav

by cheeze 12y ago

I also deleted the app earlier today. Even mentioning threatening journalists is incredibly ridiculous. I'm happy to see Lyft getting bigger in my city, and have had great experiences with them.

joelrunyon 12y ago
I like Lyft, but the app usability could seriously use some work.
memonkey 12y ago
I've only done Lyft and Uber a few times in LA and I'm almost inclined to say that those who drive for Lyft and Uber are eerily projecting the company they're working for. Lyft the company is far from being saintly, but the drivers I've encountered have been much more mature than the Uber drivers I've had (I once got a guy who insinuated that he drives under the influence). They have been a kind of odd experience. I am curious how many new drivers are following the politics.
tomphoolery 12y ago
I wish I could delete the US Government for this same reason. :) But seriously, I would love it if Lyft came to Philly...I think they're waiting to see what happens with UberX around here. I know this probably isn't going to be a popular opinion around HN, but should Uber succeed at circumventing the law in Philadelphia, Lyft and Sidecar will surely follow. Prior to UberX, other companies like Sidecar attempted to set up shop and got shot down by the state. Perhaps that's one good thing that came out of all this mess, since Uber isn't afraid to step on toes to get places, they've caused one hell of a discussion in Philadelphia and have forced the cab companies to really step up their game, providing better services, cleaner vehicles and easier dispatching. It used to be so difficult to get a cab, nowadays I can't even imagine walking anywhere just because I think maybe cabs will be out there...
- onewaystreet 12y ago
  This is why no one will beat Uber. Its competitors aren't willing or aren't capable of winning the fight themselves. If Uber dies the ridesharing industry dies with it.
fixedd 12y ago
I really haven't kept up with this at all (I saw the articles, but didn't read), but I'm wondering why saying to journalists (and I'm happy to be corrected if I'm mistaken) "if you try dig up dirty laundry on us as an attempt to discredit us, we'll do the same to you" is unfair? Isn't this just a "reap what you sou" type scenario?

by cheeze 12y ago

I also deleted the app earlier today. Even mentioning threatening journalists is incredibly ridiculous. I'm happy to see Lyft getting bigger in my city, and have had great experiences with them.

joelrunyon 12y ago

I like Lyft, but the app usability could seriously use some work.

memonkey 12y ago

I've only done Lyft and Uber a few times in LA and I'm almost inclined to say that those who drive for Lyft and Uber are eerily projecting the company they're working for. Lyft the company is far from being saintly, but the drivers I've encountered have been much more mature than the Uber drivers I've had (I once got a guy who insinuated that he drives under the influence). They have been a kind of odd experience. I am curious how many new drivers are following the politics.

tomphoolery 12y ago

I wish I could delete the US Government for this same reason. :) But seriously, I would love it if Lyft came to Philly...I think they're waiting to see what happens with UberX around here. I know this probably isn't going to be a popular opinion around HN, but should Uber succeed at circumventing the law in Philadelphia, Lyft and Sidecar will surely follow. Prior to UberX, other companies like Sidecar attempted to set up shop and got shot down by the state. Perhaps that's one good thing that came out of all this mess, since Uber isn't afraid to step on toes to get places, they've caused one hell of a discussion in Philadelphia and have forced the cab companies to really step up their game, providing better services, cleaner vehicles and easier dispatching. It used to be so difficult to get a cab, nowadays I can't even imagine walking anywhere just because I think maybe cabs will be out there...

onewaystreet 12y ago
This is why no one will beat Uber. Its competitors aren't willing or aren't capable of winning the fight themselves. If Uber dies the ridesharing industry dies with it.

fixedd 12y ago

I really haven't kept up with this at all (I saw the articles, but didn't read), but I'm wondering why saying to journalists (and I'm happy to be corrected if I'm mistaken) "if you try dig up dirty laundry on us as an attempt to discredit us, we'll do the same to you" is unfair? Isn't this just a "reap what you sou" type scenario?