[Nfbc-info] Aira and Lyft

Michael Hingson mike at michaelhingson.com
Thu Nov 29 02:29:34 UTC 2018


Lisa,

I am not aware that such has happened. It has to do with the Lyft API, not
Aira.

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Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Aira and Lyft

Michael, 

Has Lyft agreed to allow Aira to help Explorers and guests when requesting
Lyft Pool?

Lisa Irving

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Subject: [Nfbc-info] Aira and Lyft

Jordan,

If you are an subscribed Aira explorer you can use Aira to schedule and
monitor a Lyft ride. At present that is the only option. 


Best Regards,


Michael Hingson

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Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] NFBC-Info Digest, Vol 162, Issue 15

It is possible to use aira and lyft together? I  use the Aira app on my
phone, however, I am not an explorer. I also use lyft quite often.d

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> Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 13:14:16 -0800
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> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Rossen Reports: How To Avoid Fake Uber Or
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> Asking the driver his/her name mostly works. I have also discovered 
> that
voiceover slaughters aisan and  and other names making it difficult to
ascertain the individual's actual name at times. Also, ascertaining the
driver's gender is not fail-safe. Thus far, I've had no serious issues with
drivers. Perhaps one driver who may have needed a med adjustment, but
all-in-all, with a few thousand rides under my belt, I'm satisfied with my
safety. 
> 
> Lisa Irving-Pardini
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> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Rossen Reports: How To Avoid Fake Uber Or 
> Lyft Drivers | TODAY
> 
> If you are particularly worried about this, you can ask the driver 
> their
name, and who they?re looking for. This is how you would authenticate the
driver. 
> 
> I have seen several instances where the car shown in the app is not 
> the
car the driver actually arrives in, so I think a name is actually a better
approach. 
> 
> it is also possible to use aIra and rideshare together.
> 
> Jim
> 
> Written while on the move,,
> 
>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 2:30 PM, Lyn Gwizdak via NFBC-Info
<nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> This was an interesting video. People are too trusting of getting in 
>> the car of a stranger. My question is how does a blind person read a 
>> car's license plate to see if it matches what shows on the app? How 
>> about seeing if the driver matches his/her pic on the app? You can't 
>> use AIRA while on the rideshare app.
>> 
>> I dont use rideshare.
>> 
>> Lyn Gwizdak
>> 
>> On Sun, Nov 25, 2018, 10:32 AM Rochelle Houston via NFBC-Info < 
>> nfbc-info at nfbnet.org wrote:
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>>> https://youtu.be/9p0jbS1Bn2s
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> Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 13:16:36 -0800
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> Lyn,
> 
> 
> Youl can use Aira while using UberX and Lyft. To date, Lyft and Uber 
> have, for some odd reason, excluded blind users of Aira from using 
> Aira inconjunction with the more affordable ride service. I could 
> speculate on this one but will leave it alone.
> 
> Lisa Irving-Pardini
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Gwizdak via NFBC-Info
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> Cc: Lyn Gwizdak <gwizdaklyn at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Rossen Reports: How To Avoid Fake Uber Or 
> Lyft Drivers | TODAY
> 
> This was an interesting video. People are too trusting of getting in 
> the car of a stranger. My question is how does a blind person read a 
> car's license plate to see if it matches what shows on the app? How 
> about seeing if the driver matches his/her pic on the app? You can't 
> use AIRA while on the rideshare app.
> 
> I dont use rideshare.
> 
> Lyn Gwizdak
> 
> On Sun, Nov 25, 2018, 10:32 AM Rochelle Houston via NFBC-Info < 
> nfbc-info at nfbnet.org wrote:
> 
>> https://youtu.be/9p0jbS1Bn2s
>> 
>> 
>> Rochelle Houston, First Vice President National Federation of the 
>> Blind of California President, Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles 
>> rhouston58 at gmail.com
>> 323 807-0300
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> Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 14:01:27 -0800
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> A person can driver, and them to identify themselves once they arrive.
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> On 11/26/18, Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Asking the driver his/her name mostly works. I have also discovered 
>> that voiceover slaughters aisan and  and other names making it 
>> difficult to ascertain the individual's actual name at times. Also, 
>> ascertaining the driver's gender is not fail-safe. Thus far, I've had 
>> no serious issues with drivers. Perhaps one driver who may have 
>> needed a med adjustment, but all-in-all, with a few thousand rides 
>> under my belt, I'm satisfied with my safety.
>> 
>> Lisa Irving-Pardini
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFBC-Info <nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Barcore 
>> via NFBC-Info
>> Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2018 11:38 AM
>> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Barcore <jbar at barcore.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Rossen Reports: How To Avoid Fake Uber Or 
>> Lyft Drivers | TODAY
>> 
>> If you are particularly worried about this, you can ask the driver 
>> their name, and who they?re looking for. This is how you would 
>> authenticate the driver.
>> 
>> I have seen several instances where the car shown in the app is not 
>> the car the driver actually arrives in, so I think a name is actually 
>> a better approach.
>> 
>> it is also possible to use aIra and rideshare together.
>> 
>> Jim
>> 
>> Written while on the move,,
>> 
>>> On Nov 25, 2018, at 2:30 PM, Lyn Gwizdak via NFBC-Info 
>>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> This was an interesting video. People are too trusting of getting in 
>>> the car of a stranger. My question is how does a blind person read a 
>>> car's license plate to see if it matches what shows on the app? How 
>>> about seeing if the driver matches his/her pic on the app? You can't 
>>> use AIRA while on the rideshare app.
>>> 
>>> I dont use rideshare.
>>> 
>>> Lyn Gwizdak
>>> 
>>> On Sun, Nov 25, 2018, 10:32 AM Rochelle Houston via NFBC-Info < 
>>> nfbc-info at nfbnet.org wrote:
>>> 
>>>> https://youtu.be/9p0jbS1Bn2s
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Rochelle Houston, First Vice President National Federation of the 
>>>> Blind of California President, Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles 
>>>> rhouston58 at gmail.com
>>>> 323 807-0300
>>>> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and 
>>>> friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nations blind.
>>>> Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they
want.
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