Lyft - anyone use it? Or is a driver?
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Driving for or using Lyft is such a bad idea
1st - almost all personal insurance policies specifically exclude use as "for hire" or taxi use.
2nd - easy to get jacked
3rd - Cab drivers and Limo companies tend to be complete scumbags already... just want you want: unregulated, uninsured taxis
1st - almost all personal insurance policies specifically exclude use as "for hire" or taxi use.
2nd - easy to get jacked
3rd - Cab drivers and Limo companies tend to be complete scumbags already... just want you want: unregulated, uninsured taxis
2)Personal firearms, carry them, use them, stay safe.
3)I would suspect private citizens doing the lyft thing are going to be far better than the worthless scum that drive taxis, and don't get me started on the ****ing idiot ****s that drive the damn "livery" cars. (the black limos and such)
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What makes you think it isn't the same guys? Just without insurance
The bottom line is: If you violate the terms of your insurance by running an auto for hire, you, your your car, and your passengers are not covered
Insurance companies have PI's that will check out your situation if there's an accident. If they find out your are driving for Lyft (it's public record) they will deny your claim..
The bottom line is: If you violate the terms of your insurance by running an auto for hire, you, your your car, and your passengers are not covered
Insurance companies have PI's that will check out your situation if there's an accident. If they find out your are driving for Lyft (it's public record) they will deny your claim..
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Good point on the liability thing. That's a show stopper for me.
Lyft is essentially monetizing "driving favors" you'd do for your friends. Except these people are not friends and the money changes it to a hire.
It works now because people are generally nice. Buy it can never go mainstream without major changes because one day an ******* will be part of the system.
Lyft is essentially monetizing "driving favors" you'd do for your friends. Except these people are not friends and the money changes it to a hire.
It works now because people are generally nice. Buy it can never go mainstream without major changes because one day an ******* will be part of the system.
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My friend who does it sent me this, she mentioned the cabs don't like them at all and said it's pretty damn easy to make some cash. Video Link: http://youtu.be/VNM7Z7hir_I
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My friend who does it sent me this, she mentioned the cabs don't like them at all and said it's pretty damn easy to make some cash.
Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, and Conan Share A Lyft Car - YouTube
Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, and Conan Share A Lyft Car - YouTube
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My friend who does it sent me this, she mentioned the cabs don't like them at all and said it's pretty damn easy to make some cash.
Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, and Conan Share A Lyft Car - YouTube
Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, and Conan Share A Lyft Car - YouTube
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