Lyft is now suggesting more convenient pickup locations, because a little walking won’t kill you
Lyft is updating its app to direct users to more convenient pickup locations in the interest of helping drivers avoid one-way streets and other obstacles that tend to slow down trips. Users will still have the option to specify where they want to be picked up, but Lyft will try to persuade them to change locations by including the amount of time they’ll save on their trip if they agree.
Lyft promises the suggested pickup locations will only be “a short walk away,” and that the option to accept or skip the suggestion will still be “totally up to you.” The app will automatically calculate the walking time to new location, including added time for crosswalks, and forecasts time saved. Still, the aim of this latest update is to optimize…
