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Lyft is testing a boatload of new safety, UI, and QoL features for drivers and passengers

Lyft is testing a boatload of new safety, UI, and QoL features for drivers and passengers

February 7, 2020
Passenger safety is of utmost concern for cab aggregators and ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft. For this reason, the companies include a number of safety features to help passengers in case something goes awry. Earlier this year, Uber introduced 3 new safety features for riders in India in a bid to crack down on...
Google Maps no longer lets you directly book Uber rides

Google Maps no longer lets you directly book Uber rides

June 18, 2018
At the start of last year, we saw Google partner up with Uber so they could integrate the company's ride-sharing service directly into the Google Maps application. This integration allowed you to book a ride, track your driver, complete, and pay for the ride without ever leaving the Google Maps application. This partnership seemed to have...
Report: Google May Invest $1 Billion in Uber Rival Lyft

Report: Google May Invest $1 Billion in Uber Rival Lyft

September 15, 2017
For those unaware, Google is in the middle of a lawsuit against the popular ride-sharing service Uber for allegedly acquiring trade secrets from a former Google employee. This lawsuit was filed back in February of this year and since then the relationship between Google and Uber has broken down more and more. This opens up...
Automate Your Uber / Lyft Driving With A Free App

Automate Your Uber / Lyft Driving With A Free App

August 25, 2017
Uber and Lyft are great alternatives to the traditional taxi system. Many XDA members even work as a driver in either company! Using two applications at the same time can lead to many problems, however. XDA Senior Member ThunderStick managed to find a way to use both applications simultaneously. Additionally, Uber / Lyft Automated Driver offers the following...
Google Maps v9.43.2 Update Integrates Ridesharing Service Uber

Google Maps v9.43.2 Update Integrates Ridesharing Service Uber

January 13, 2017
Whether it be to avail promotional discounts on whichever service is offering one currently, or it be to look for lower surge pricing, or simply for checking which provider has the nearest cab: a lot of us rely on information from multiple apps to get the best deal for our needs. Google Maps v9.43.2 brings...