I wonder if people will take this to the airport with airport employees.
Lyft Carpool: A New Way to Commute
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Re: Lyft Carpool: A New Way to Commute
#152Earlier quoted context omitted.
Aren't most tolls everywhere just in one direction? That way, half the number of toll booths are needed compared to both directions (before FastTrak, etc each lane required a human cashier)
I don't know; I'm no expert on typical tollway designs. I've certainly seen turnpikes that are tolled both ways. Anyway the number of cars queued up to cross the bridge to the east in the afternoon strongly suggests that road is underpriced.
Sure if the cost is based on mileage then there would have to be tolls on both sides
Re: Lyft Carpool: A New Way to Commute
#153It seems the natural progression of this service is not paying each other $5-$10 for a ride, but some sort of service that allowed getting and giving credits for sharing rides. Most of us in the bay area have cars (because public transportation is stinking horrible). I want more to lessen my burden on the environment/save money on gas by sharing the road. A more natural pair would be to easily find people who share m…
Why is it preferable for the "credits" to be in units other than currency?
I'm guessing it's because the OP wants riders to also be drivers, so you don't end up with one set of people making less than minimum wage to drive another set of people around (the Uber model). Of course, this won't work with formal "credits," since people will just create a market exchanging "credits" for dollars. This is where an informal reputation system shines: people eventually identify freeloaders, and kick them out of the carpool.
Re: Lyft Carpool: A New Way to Commute
#154Earlier quoted context omitted.
I didn't mean to offend, but I apparently have. I truly believe what I said, so I would like to know how would you suggest I improve the comment?
You could improve your comment by acknowledging that most businesses cajole, skirt, finagle or ignore regulations when it suits their purpose and they think they can get away with it. Uber and AirBnB did not invent this game.
> Uber and AirBnB did not invent this game.
True, but most businesses (outside finance) have other ways to make money besides cajoling, skirting, finagling or ignoring laws (or the latinate "regulations," as you prefer).
Re: Lyft Carpool: A New Way to Commute
#155Earlier quoted context omitted.
Sorry your insurance is crummy. Mine explicitly says it will pay for my care and that my insurance company can seek damages from those who may be liable and their insurers.
In California, health insurance is not required to and can ask for it back. From the insurance dept website http://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/105-type/95-guides/... : "If I am injured in an accident, does my health insurance pay anything? Usually, your health insurance pays for your immediate medical care. Then your health insurance company will typically try to get back money from your auto insurance or the o…
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Re: Lyft Carpool: A New Way to Commute
#156Earlier quoted context omitted.
Sorry your insurance is crummy. Mine explicitly says it will pay for my care and that my insurance company can seek damages from those who may be liable and their insurers.
In California, health insurance is not required to and can ask for it back. From the insurance dept website http://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/105-type/95-guides/... : "If I am injured in an accident, does my health insurance pay anything? Usually, your health insurance pays for your immediate medical care. Then your health insurance company will typically try to get back money from your auto insurance or the o…
That situation only exists because the other party had auto insurance. If they didn't have auto insurance and you didn't have auto insurance that covered it, your health insurance policy would have covered it.
Re: Lyft Carpool: A New Way to Commute
#157Just tried to sign up but apparently my route isn't ready yet.
Re: Lyft Carpool: A New Way to Commute
#158It seems the natural progression of this service is not paying each other $5-$10 for a ride, but some sort of service that allowed getting and giving credits for sharing rides. Most of us in the bay area have cars (because public transportation is stinking horrible). I want more to lessen my burden on the environment/save money on gas by sharing the road. A more natural pair would be to easily find people who share m…
Why is it preferable for the "credits" to be in units other than currency?
Because when it's money the goal is money. I desire the goal to be efficient and fair ride sharing.
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#159Earlier quoted context omitted.
I've been riding the Casual Carpool for the last 6 years. Love it! The reason drivers don't care about "revenue" is that they are driving across the bridge anyway and care more about the time than money. Another way to think about it is the 30 minutes saved by picking up riders and getting into the carpool lane is payment enough. Also explains the reason why riding back to east bay is not "successful". It isn't parti…
I always wondered why they don't toll the reverse direction as well.
They charge you for the privilege to visit SF, not to leave it.
Re: Lyft Carpool: A New Way to Commute
#160Hey Lyft: I have a truck (in addition to my fuel and earth friendly bike). However, I know a lot of people need help getting stuff home from home depot, babiesrus, best buy, etc. How about a summon a truck option?