I'm interviewing for a strategy position at Uber and I know they'll ask questions related to competition. I've only used Lyft once. Any drivers/riders out there that use both? What are your thoughts? Thanks ClutchUniverse!
I try to use Lyft but not because I see any big difference, although often Lyft is cheaper during "peak" hours. I also just think saying the word "uber" is annoying for some reason. I've talked to a few Lyft drivers about Uber. Most use both. One guy in particular made several comments about how Lyft was actually first to do several functions (like creating a stop along the way) and that Uber then followed suit. He also mentioned that Uber's pay structure was different and they would only pay you once a week, or something along those lines, whereas Lyft paid you that day. This conversation was well over a year ago so maybe things have changed and maybe he was just completely full of it...but it's what he said.
No difference. Drivers use both. I use an app called Farewell that lets me see both prices for trips.
The company I work for prefers that we use Lyft whenever possible because it's less expensive. From talking to drivers, most say they earn a greater percentage of the fare from Lyft.
I use both (I live in DC where the metro is a mess and a car is expensive). Lyft tends to be cheaper but their algorithm seems to be off and drivers always complain about the GPS. I used to have a Lyft commuter plan which was like prepaid rides to work for a month. Another compant to bring up is Via. I believe they're only on the east coast. Their default ride is similar to an Uber pool express (corner to corner instead of exact locations) and you have 30 seconds to get in the car as a rider. They never seem to have enough drivers tho so a lot of my via rides have been free for taking too long. Good luck!
I rarely use ride sharing service when I'm in town, but Lyft definitely gives you discounts. I did one in town before my trip to Chicago in June, got 10 ride discounts to use during the trip. Haven't use it since and still get discounts monthly ranging from 25-50% off good luck on the interview!
Yup. Seems like I’m getting weekly discounts that are automatically applied as well. Almost makes it a no brainer.
I've tried both in Houston, Dallas, Austin, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Mexico City. Lyft has been cheaper in all of them. Quality of the rides is the same.
I switched to Lyft exclusively a few years ago and never looked back. While most drivers drive for both companies, Lyft is just a better company in general with much better customer support and customer advantages. Every now and then I'm randomly rewarded with half-priced rides from Lyft, just for using them. Meanwhile, I've had Uber lock me out of my account 5-6 times and even "cancel" my account for some reason... every time they've done so, it took me a few calls or emails to get my account back and they never gave me reasons for why my account was closed or flagged. Speaking the drivers themselves too, they seem to prefer working for Lyft more as well.
Well, I agree with the pro Lyft crowd problem for me is #1 I am in San Juan a good part of the year and there is no Lucy just Uber, second if you have an Amex Platinum you have Uber Credits every month to use. Lets say I'm in Houston I just use my Uber Credits enough to get me to my 15 bucks free then basically use Lyft
I prefer Lyft but I'll usually check which is cheaper before choosing. Sometimes (though less now) there will be "peak" hours on one app but not the other. Also sometimes in the boonies I'll have to use Uber since there may not be enough lyft drivers actually around. Also I believe Lyft allows you to schedule pickup in advance which is great for early morning flights I dont need to worry if there is a person driving around at 4am.
Thanks Mr. Dagger. If you had to decide between driving for one only, what would Uber need to say to convince you to drive for them?
