Developed by Lyft, Lyft is a ride-hailing app that aims to make your transportation more convenient, faster and cheaper. Whether you are a vehicle owner who can drive or a passenger who frequently needs a taxi, you can always find what you need on Lyft. If you have spare time and a vacant car, it is available for you to make extra money as a part-time cab driver on Lyft. If you are a passenger who are in need of a car urgently, Lyft will provide you with various options and solutions for your transportation needs in the most cost-effective way.

Lyft offers a diverse range of cars at various prices and grades as well as categories waiting for you to choose, ranging from Economy and Luxury to Extra Seats and Other types.

In the Economy types, in addition to the standard Lyft ride which can seat up to four passengers to have a ride exclusively, the app also offers Lyft Shared, a ride type that allows passengers to instantly carpool with other passengers on their way and enjoy the best prices. For those who want a private ride but are on a budget, Lyft also offers a service called Wait & Save, which enables passengers to be picked up by the nearest driver and receive a discounted price. The further in advance the order is placed, the lower the actual price paid will be.

What’s more, there are no better choices for passengers who are eager to enjoy premium service or those traveling in large groups than Luxury ride and Extra Seats ride. While for passengers with special needs, such as those eco-friendly passengers who want to choose e-scooter or bike as transportation tools, they can be satisfied in Other types.

On Google Play, Lyft has so far received a rating of 4.0 stars together with 309K reviews. The app has been downloaded more than 50 million times. On App Store, SmartRent receives a score of 4.9 stars out of 5. There are altogether 11.9M ratings.

1. Lyft’s user interface is so simple and clear that enables users to quickly pick up and use it in a short time. The only thing you need to do is enter the destination in the main interface, and a variety of car options and corresponding price details will be immediately displayed for you to check the selection and start a ride with just one click.

2. Lyft is an app that’s friendly to passengers who are on a budget as it offers numerous cost-saving options like Shared and Wait & Save, which does make rides accessible to all passengers.

Pros:

1. As a one-stop application for all modes of transportation, Lyft allows its users to easily find all sorts of vehicles that match their mood, needs, and budget as well as pay the bill after the ride finished simply with a few taps on their phone, making their trips convenient, fast, and cost-effective.

2. Before, during and after each ride, Lyft will monitor in real time whether you are being picked up and dropped off on the specified route at your starting place and destination, ensuring your safety throughout the ride.

Cons:

In some areas, the actual waiting time after a passenger initiates an order for a car is much longer than the time displayed on the interface, resulting in an excessive waiting time for passengers.

In terms of the practical experience, Lyft, as a ride-hailing app, has a smooth and easy-to-use interface and its setting of all kinds of ride types as well as its safety measures are designed comprehensively, thoughtfully and reasonably. However, any excellent product will have some disadvantages discovered along with users’ use. For passengers, they often have to wait for the driver to take orders for too long or the driver cancels the order without reason after taking orders, which will lead to the risk that passengers will be late or not catch up with the planned trip.