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I was a loyal Lyft rider until I noticed it charged me more than my partner for the same trips
A Lyft rider in New York, Cynthia Everett, noticed significant price discrepancies between her fares and those quoted to her partner for identical trips. Despite being a frequent user with a high rating and discounts via a DoorDash account, she now pays more than her partner, leading her to rely on public transit. The article references a study on ride-hailing price variations and Lyft's denial of similar findings by Consumer Reports.
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