Lyft coming to OKC

[AP]

It looks like Lyft is coming to OKC as well. Has anyone else seen this ad?

[Jeepnokc]

Just my two cents but I don't care if they are giving away rides...I'm not riding in a car with a pink mustache, That is dumb. (And I am very comfortable with my sexuality...it's just dumb)

[kevinpate]

That's a stache? I thought the driver ran over the pacman twins

[Urbanized]

I'll ride in a Tesla pink 'stache or no!

[Pete]

Yeah, Lyft does things differently than Uber.

I'm also a certified Lyft driver (I've driven a bit for Uber if you haven't seen my previous posts) and they not only want that stupid thing on your car, passengers are encouraged to ride in the front seat and as a driver you're supposed to fist-bump them when they take a seat.

[trousers]

Do you have to call your passenger Bro, Broseph or some other variation?

[FritterGirl]

Will be interesting to see how this plays out, both for Uber and for Lyft. Smart Cities Council | Seattle puts speed bump in front of rideshare companies

[Pete]

^

From that article:

According to the Times report, the Seattle regulations will restrict each of the currently operating rideshare outfits -- UberX, Lyft and Sidecar -- to having no more than 150 drivers on the road at the same time. The rule effectively caps the total number of rideshare drivers at 450. Operators of the three companies currently have at least 2,000 drivers in Seattle. They maintain that the imposed cap undermines their business model and ability to serve customers quickly.

Strongly supported by local taxi companies, the regulations allow for the Seattle City Council to reconsider TNC driver limits in a year.

Very strange they would choose this issue to regulate, especially in Seattle of all places.

Lyft (at least here in SoCal) requires drivers to pick locations and time slots in advance, although they aren't super strict. But Uber doesn't do anything like that. Drivers can go on-line anytime, anywhere merely by opening up their app.

So, whereas Lyft at least has some of the mechanisms in place to comply, Uber would have a terrible time making this work with their current way of doing business.

[blangtang]

I haven't seen any pink mustached cars yet, are they operating here?

"Lyft has grown to 30 cities across the country..."
Lyft Blog

I find it interesting OKC is one of their first 30.

[Plutonic Panda]

Second Ride Sharing Service Expands To Tulsa, Oklahoma City - News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports |

[AP]

Lyft just gave me 50 free rides(up to $25 each)

[Plutonic Panda]

Lyft joins Uber in Oklahoma City as officials consider regulating ridesharing | News OK

[lasomeday]

They are here. I saw a pink mustache at lunch on NW Expressway and Classen.

[AP]

I was going to use them to go to the Energy FC game on saturday but decided to go with Uber instead.

[Plutonic Panda]

Just saw my first Lyft car in a charger with the Pink Eyelashes.

[BBatesokc]

I've seen two so far. I'd consider driving for Uber, but if I put a pink mustache on my Prius I'd have to turn in my 'man card' for eternity!!!!!!!!

[AP]

This is pretty interesting.

Lyft | Take action in California

[BBatesokc]

This is pretty interesting.

Lyft | Take action in California

Am I missing something? What's the big deal with requiring a permit and a vehicle inspection?

I personally think its a good thing. Uber doesn't even see your vehicle when you sign up to drive and they approve you. They simply ask what make, model and year it is. I'm told Lyft at least meets with prospective drivers in person and see's the vehicle and takes a ride with them.

The Uber driver I know said he wasn't required to do anything other than fill out a form and email in his documentation. No pics of his car, no meeting, nothing. Just a 20 minute online training video.

Not knocking it. I love Uber. I just think some regulation would be fine.

[Plutonic Panda]

Council hears debate on regulating Uber and Lyft | okgazette.com

[kevinpate]

I've seen two so far. I'd consider driving for Uber, but if I put a pink mustache on my Prius I'd have to turn in my 'man card' for eternity!!!!!!!!

Or pal around with Jeff Dunham and Walter

[Plutonic Panda]

Oklahoma City Council advances Uber, Lyft regulations after debate | News OK

[Plutonic Panda]

Oklahoma City Council passes blight, rideshare ordinances | News OK

[gopokes88]

And I just went brain dead reading the comments.

[kevinpate]

Never read the comments at Newsok.

--- this suggestion is offered as a public service for preserving one's mental health

[Jeepnokc]

Never read the comments at Newsok.

--- this suggestion is offered as a public service for preserving one's mental health

You warned me but it is like holding candy in front of a baby....temptation was too much. Sorry I missed you the other day. Hope to catch up soon. Hoya has stopped by for a few drinks after work.