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Old Sep 19, 2025 | 11:28 pm
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Originally Posted by Boraxo
Until recently my experience was the opposite, Lyft was usually cheaper, faster to pickup and better quality drivers. But no longer. I attribute this to the Chase partnership as that's when pricing started to rise. But more likely it is just the algorhythm. In any case I generally favor Uber now.
I guess that’s possible, around when the CSR started offering 10x (now 5x) and Lyft Pink several years ago. I recall my Bay Area Uber/Lyft rides used to be pretty even before then. Now it’s more like 5:1 or greater.

Although that doesn’t explain why its different in other areas. Down in LA area for example, I find that Lyft is mostly cheaper than Uber.
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