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onlyme1984 t1_j6cn3gi wrote

Reply to comment by Surfiswhereufindit in Horrifying Lyft Story in NJ. by Boring_Language5662

I don’t use Lyft or Uber unless it’s my only option and I can count all of my rides on one hand. You can use the service without having to give all of your info. I’ve never given my home address and got picked up and dropped off close enough to walk but far enough that the driver is gone by the time I get to my house. Precise location access isn’t required so I keep that turned off. You’re given a pic of the driver along with vehicle description prior to pick up so if anything doesn’t match when they arrive you shouldn’t get in the car. You can share your location with family or friends and they can literally watch you’re every move going from point A to point B. Im still weirded out about the idea but these added features do help in trying to keep both riders and drivers safe.

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DerSturmbannfuror t1_j6f72gr wrote

Otoh, I've used Lyft & Uber on multiple occasions and would recommend them over a taxi every day of the week. Anywhere you are, you should be aware of your surroundings

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JeromePowellAdmirer t1_j6ib9o7 wrote

I've literally never seen this opposition to Uber and Lyft before. It's taxis that are sketchy as fuck. A lot of these people are living in a world of 30 years ago that doesn't exist now.

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Surfiswhereufindit t1_j6cpwq2 wrote

I hear ya. You’re doing everything possible and sensical to stay safe. At the same time, how deplorable is this ride-sharing industry that one would have to go through all these precautions for a ride? Hopefully many take the same approach you do when having no other options, but using Uber or Lyft.

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