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My Uber driver just accepted a Lyft request while still driving me. LOL

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ScarySamantha
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 Posted 6 years, 9 months ago

I totally saw it.  The guy wasn't even embarassed when I caught him doing it and I pointed it out.

Is this a thing?  I guess it's smart?  i wasn't even mad.

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    SamLR
    21
     6 years ago

    Yeah, this is a thing.  One thing is that all drivers use multiple rideshare services to make sure they have the most coverage, i.e. access to passengers.  More rides and less time waiting the better.  

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    RPaulson
    560 Driver
     6 years ago

    All drivers carry multiple apps and now riders are starting to use multiple apps.  Is this really all necessary?  It's starting to feel this cat and mouse game is just becoming...rather convoluted.

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    FitBitMeIn
    138
     6 years ago

    I've seen my drivers check their "other apps" looking for their next rides.  They are trying to minimize downtime, so they are trying to look for their next passenger.  It makes sense to me.  They can't do that if only using one app.

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      DriveMeToTheMoon
      291 Driver Driver
       6 years ago

      Actually, they can.   Uber allows you to accept and book a ride if you are close to finishing up a ride.  Neat, eh?

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        RainbowRash
        102 Rider
         6 years ago

        I can confirm this.  I am not a driver, but I have seen upon requesting a ride that the "driver is finishing up a ride. It may take a few more minutes."  At first i was like wtf, but it now happens so often i dont care

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          SamLR
          21
           6 years ago

          Well, I see it too, but I think it's bs