Lyft losing as much as $50M a month, president confirms

Re:Lyft losing as much as $50M a month, president confirms by wildmusings on Wednesday July 13, 2016 @04:16AM (#12084700)

Are you kidding? Have you ever tried to get a cab outside of Manhattan? It's painful even in the downtown core of major cities. And if you live in the suburbs, you have to call like two hours ahead and there's always a good chance they don't show up. In my experience with Uber, drivers are more courteous, billing is more honest, their cars smell better, and bad drivers are held accountable.

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Re:Lyft losing as much as $50M a month, president confirms by kuschku on Wednesday July 13, 2016 @05:45AM (#12085020)

Yes, I've called taxis several times in a tiny (280k) city in Germany - they're there faster than the police would come if you'd call 911, they're reliable, clean, and you can pay via app before the ride.

I really don't get what's so good about uber, they're just like taxis, but worse quality, and bending the law.

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Re:Lyft losing as much as $50M a month, president confirms by collyw on Wednesday July 13, 2016 @07:32AM (#12085350)

Thats the thing, taxi quality varies a lot depending where you go. In Barcelona they are reasonably priced and reliable. Istanbul non seemed to have a clue where they were going and didn't bother when you showed them on the phone map. London are pricey and snobby about what they will let you carry in their cab.

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Re:Lyft losing as much as $50M a month, president confirms by zacharycohn on Wednesday July 13, 2016 @07:57AM (#12085436)

Amusing you mentioned Istanbul. I had forgotten about this, but my cab driver to the airport tried to scam me THREE different ways in one trip. Catching him was almost a game at that point.

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Re:Lyft losing as much as $50M a month, president confirms by adiabatty on Wednesday July 13, 2016 @09:06AM (#12085804)

Taxis where I live aren't as good as yours are. That's why Uber is nice — it brings taxi service in my unassuming suburb to the quality you take for granted.

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