Lyft is gradually reintroducing carpooling in more locations. Shared rides will be available again in San Francisco, San Jose, Denver, Las Vegas, and Atlanta.
After the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, that option was withdrawn.
Last summer, Lyft resumed offering shared rides in a few cities, including Chicago, Denver, and Philadelphia. In the coming months, the company plans to bring the feature back to more markets.
Taking a shared transport will save users money because they will be splitting the cost with someone else. Currently, ride requests are limited to one person.
The maximum number of passengers on these journeys is two, though one can sit at the front if the driver agrees.
Drivers can also opt out of shared rides without penalty until 2022, according to the business.
Lyft withdrew its mandate that drivers and passengers wear masks last month, and they are now optional for shared trips as well (depending on local rules).
Lyft’s recovery from the pandemic has been slower than rival Uber’s, and more shared ride options could help the company grow.
To bring drivers back to its platform, the business indicated this week that it will need to spend more on incentives.
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