That's a local market thing where they run promos and bonuses for the drivers.

Apr 4, 2017
4:10:50pm

jholling All-American

Once established in the area they are pretty comparable. Most drivers do both and have both apps open at the same time. As soon as they get a fare with one, the open the other app and close it so they don't get double booked.

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I love Uber- I started using it this last year when I occasionally travel for

SouthernBlueBlood

4/4/17 2:47pm

The taxi industry is stuck in the 1950's and refuses to take a step forward

Skeptical Optimist

4/4/17 2:53pm

How long until there is a sitcom about uber drivers?

The Board Idiot

4/4/17 2:57pm

And instead of becoming more efficient and competetive they are resorting

Jeff Spicoli

4/4/17 3:36pm

It's like phone booth operators in the 1990s.

Skeptical Optimist

4/4/17 4:05pm

Never used either. Do you sit in the front or back? Sitting in front make me

zonacougar

4/4/17 2:55pm

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Buffalo

4/4/17 2:56pm

Has to be a truck, then. With a lyft...

zonacougar

4/4/17 2:56pm

RE: Has to be a truck, then. With a lyft...

Fetchin Fetcher

4/4/17 2:59pm

RE: Has to be a truck, then. With a lyft...

zonacougar

4/4/17 3:01pm

You roll coal?!?! You can come back

Fetchin Fetcher

4/4/17 3:03pm

My experience is the expectation by drivers is that you are in the back

BlackBart

4/4/17 2:57pm

Usually back but I've sat in front of three or more of us. Cars have always been

SouthernBlueBlood

4/4/17 2:58pm

The only time I've sat in the front is with my family when the front seat is

Tricky

4/4/17 3:01pm

I sit in back

jkccoug

4/4/17 3:15pm

I have this question too. I've done both, and I think I prefer the back.

jensen46

4/4/17 3:16pm

I heard the Uber app was crappy.

Jeff Spicoli

4/4/17 2:58pm

I'm not super technically so me saying it's good and easy says something

SouthernBlueBlood

4/4/17 2:59pm

I think the Uber one is easier to use for a rideshare novice.

BlackBart

4/4/17 3:01pm

I think it is really great.

Jeremy

4/4/17 3:38pm

I haven't had any issue with it.

jensen46

4/4/17 3:39pm

After talking to Lyft and Uber drivers I always used Lyft

(Private)

4/4/17 3:01pm

I generally use Lyft now because I went two Uber cars in a row that smelled like

BlackBart

4/4/17 3:02pm

Uber is easier to say when you are really drunk.

zonacougar

4/4/17 3:03pm

Seems like most drivers drive for both

Skeptical Optimist

4/4/17 3:18pm

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Abe Froman

4/4/17 3:38pm

That's a local market thing where they run promos and bonuses for the drivers.

jholling

4/4/17 4:10pm

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BYU81

4/4/17 3:14pm

Plus it's cheaper.

jkccoug

4/4/17 3:14pm

I used Uber at 5:00am this morning by scheduling it the night before. Arrived

jholling

4/4/17 4:12pm

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