More than seven years after Uber began charing wait time fees, Lyft has quietly hopped on board with the practice.
Under the new wait time fee structure, cost will vary from from place to place. Driver early arrivals don’t count towards what riders pay.
Lyft drivers retain the option to cancel a ride, and deem a passenger a no-show after five minutes, the spokesperson explained. If your ride does ends up being cancelled, you’ll only be subject to the cancellation charge, not the cost of the intervening minutes.Further, though the change applies to most Lyft rides, there are some exceptions. Wait time fees won’t apply to Lyft Shared, Access, Assisted, and Car Seat rides.
Uber began instituting similar wait time fees in some cities in 2016. So it’s not particularly surprising that, more than seven years later, Lyft is following suit. The fact that it took as long as it did might be the biggest shocker.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Lyft starts charging wait time fees to late passengers | EngadgetTaking a page from Uber, Lyft has quietly started charging late fees to customers who make their drivers wait for them..
Read more »
Wilco, John Cusack, Steve Albini & More Pay Tribute To Late Chicago Radio Legend Lin BrehmerRockers and other Chicago staples expressed love for the radio personality and longtime host on the city’s WXRT following his death Sunday at age 68.
Read more »
KeyBanc upgrades Lyft, says stock can rally more than 50% as demand stabilizesThe firm said cost-cutting measures could also help EBITDA.
Read more »
Unions back basic benefits bill for Uber, Lyft driversA new bill seeks to ensure that workers for Uber, Lyft and other for-hire ride services can access a guaranteed minimum wage, paid sick time, unemployment insurance, discrimination protection and collective bargaining rights.
Read more »
Temple holds off late rally to top No. 1 HoustonThe Cougars lost the game at the free throw line, going 10 of 21 while the Owls went 20-for-22.
Read more »
Temple stifles, stuns No. 1 Houston with late defensive standFor a Houston team cruising through AAC play, Sunday was supposed to be a cakewalk.
Read more »