Hacker News Reader

Comment by jngreenlee | Hacker News Reader

The culture of Lyft (which will merge with the culture of Uber over time I believe) has been more friendly, more conversational where I live.

I always sit up front and talk with the person, learn what else they do, how long they've lived in the area.

When I try this with Uber (esp in SF), they often show me a thumb pointing towards the backseat instead!

View on HN

I find that very odd; I haven't noticed that much of a difference between any of the taxi-like apps I've used. I almost always end up sitting in the front, especially in Austin.

Plus, don't most drivers drive for both companies at the same time?

Not all, surprisingly! I find a lot of Lyft-only drivers when I'm riding. Their lease/rent programs have helped this.

That's a surprising experience, I take an Uber at least 2-3 times a week in the bay area and I sit up front almost every single time, unless I have a package with me. I have never been asked to sit in the backseat, even after >700 Uber rides.

Here in Portland almost every driver uses both apps so I don't find a difference in driving. I prefer Uber simply because there's less expectation of tipping and the price is about the same.

> there's less expectation of tipping

What on earth gave you that idea?

There is no tipping expectation with Uber, no matter what disgruntled drivers on reddit say.

In the US there certainly is. I don't know what it's like in other countries though.

If the driver doesn't want a tip, they will turn it down.

I have never experienced this, always sat up front. Hundreds of rides.

Reply on news.ycombinator.com