Lyft

Lyft is a ride-sharing app that is very similar to Uber and other apps that are trying to replace taxi services.You might think Uber is the only ride-sharing app out there, but the truth is there are plenty of others out there. By the looks of it, Lyft is also popular and shares many features with its competitors.

The application works as you would expect. Let the app access your location and call a ride. One will be available in a few minutes. You pay with the included credit card and there is no content.Also, it's very easy to share the cost of a ride with your friends, which is a nice feature.

Lyft introduction

Get where you’re going with Lyft.

Whether you’re catching a flight, going out for the night, commuting to the office, or running errands in a rush, the Lyft app offers you multiple ways to get there.

EASY TO USE

Enter your destination. See your route and ride cost up front. Choose Priority Pickup to get going quick. Boom. Done. Simple

CHOOSE YOUR WHEELS

Choose from Wait & Save, Priority Pickup, Bikes & Scooters, Lyft XL, Lyft Lux, Transit, or even Rentals.

AFFORDABLE RIDES

Our Wait & Save option helps you get around for less. And you can find the fastest public transit routes, too.

* Lyft ride types may vary by region. Check the app to see what is available in your city.

Prices vary based on market condition.

By downloading the app, you agree to allow Lyft to collect your device's language settings.

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Lyft is Vancouver's easiest way to get an affordable ride in minutes. Learn more about our coverage area, rates, and how the Lyft app works.

Lyft vs. Uber: What's the Difference?

Lyft vs. Uber: An Overview

Sometimes it’s safer or more convenient to leave the driving and traffic headaches to someone else. This idea is what eventually grew into ride-hailing app giants Uber (UBER) and Lyft (LYFT), the two quintessential transportation service companies.

In a race to the finish line, Uber released its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) prospectus about two weeks after rival Lyft debuted on the public market.

These app-based services may seem interchangeable, but there are differences between the two largest taxi alternative network services in the United States.

Lyft operates in the U.S. and Canada.

The company sets specific requirements on the vehicles used by drivers and has several different categories or levels of service. The Lyft app for smartphones notifies passengers of the driver’s arrival and gives them an estimated cost in advance.

Uber serves consumers in the U.S. and Canada as well as many other cities worldwide, including those in the European Union (EU), Central and South America, Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

Uber also sets vehicle requirements and lists several different categories of service. The Uber app helps passengers and drivers find one another and estimates the cost of the ride in advance.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Uber and Lyft are both ride-hailing apps, and both offer innovative alternatives to taxis and long-established private transportation services.

Both give passengers a convenient and innovative way to request and pay for rides through their smartphones.

The companies have considerable differences in their service areas, offerings, and culture.

Because each company’s drivers are independent contractors with varying vehicle types and personalities, even if you consistently use the same service in the same city, each trip will be different.

Uber and Lyft also offer food delivery services for people who use their apps.