[Ohio-Talk] Lyft codes

[Jim Weiss]

Members,
I can only speak to Lyft service on the west side of Cleveland and nearby suburbs, but since the beginning of the year it has been very difficult to get a Lyft driver in a timely manner, if at all.  I usually take between 10 and 12 ride shares a week, and every time it seems to be a struggle.  It is not unusual to have to wait an extremely long time (more than 45 minutes) for a driver and you may be assigned many different drivers before actually getting picked up.  I have had to wait more than 2 hours for a pick up and this was the middle of the afternoon on a week day.  It is also very common that the app will say that there are very few drivers available especially in the lower priced vehicles or that there are no drivers available and the only option is the highest priced ride.  Last week I forked over $42 before tip (I was going about 2 miles) to get home, my other option was to walk.
Since these vaccination appointments require you to be there at a certain time I would allow plenty of time for travel and I would also have a backup plan, especially for the ride home.  On a side note Greater Cleveland RTA Paratransit is offering rides for free if you are getting your vaccination.
Jim Weiss
jimweiss72 at icloud.com



> On Apr 13, 2021, at 1:54 PM, Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Dear members,
> 
> 
> 
> We have received lift codes to assist in getting people to and from the
> location to get the vaccine if you or someone that you know needs a ride,
> please contact me off list.
> 
> 
> 
> Note: Lyft service levels can vary by region and time of day; please plan
> your trip accordingly. Please add the code to the Rewards section of your
> Lyft app right before you call your ride for your vaccination appointment.
> 
> We will not share or post on social media. Limited quantity available. Max 1
> redemption per user. Valid for rides through 4/30/21 and cannot be combined
> with other ride credits or offers. Must be used for rides to and from
> vaccination appointments. Subject to
> <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=20689&qid=5108513> Lyft's Terms of
> Service.  <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=20690&qid=5108513> Per the
> CDC, anyone who suspects they may have or is diagnosed with COVID-19 should
> not use ridesharing.
> 
> In order to use the code, individuals who we approve must:
> 
> *     download and install the Lyft mobile application ("Lyft App") on a
> compatible mobile device
> 
> *     create and maintain an active Lyft account, including agreeing to
> Lyft's Terms of Service.
> 
> *     successfully redeem the code in the Rider's Lyft App
> 
> *     take a standard ride on the Lyft App
> 
> (Note: for a ride taken by a rider that exceeds the amount of the Lyft code,
> Lyft will charge the rider's personal payment method on file for the
> remaining cost of the ride.)
> 
> We will use discretion in assigning the code and explain that the code
> should not be shared with anyone. If you are aware of someone who could
> benefit from this assistance, refer them to me or Suzanne.
> 
> We want to make the process as simple as possible, while exercising care to
> protect the code, and to collect information that would be helpful to us.
> When we are assigning the code, we will need to collect the following
> information:
> 
> *     Name of individual requesting the code:
> 
> *     Their city and state:
> 
> *     Description of how the code will be used:
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Richard Payne,  President
> 
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> 
> 937/829/3368
> 
> <mailto:Rchpay7 at gmail.com> Rchpay7 at gmail.com
> 
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