Just got a text message that LYFT has entered into an agreement with Long Beach Airport.
There is a holding area where divers displaying the proper trade dress may wait for rides. Follow signs for TNC Hold Lot.
All passengers may only board cars at Island Curbside only. Drivers are to drive to the left side of the island in front of the terminal where passengers are waiting for them.
I would suggest CALLING the passenger first to make sure they are in the rider pick up area because drivers are not allowed to wait for passengers who are still waiting for their bags.
Passengers requesting Lyft and Lyft Line. Drivers may accept the ride and request no further ride requests by going off line. Informing the passenger that you did this to get them to their destinations in a timely manner, may result in higher tips.
Friday, April 7, 2017
LYFT LINE - NOW IN LONG BEACH
Lyft LINE is the Lyft's solution to Uber Pool.
Recently, Long Beach was redistricted by LYFT as part of LA County, and riders can now share a car with other riders going in the same (approximate) direction.
Advantage of sharing your ride is you save a whole 50 cents.
Disadvantages of sharing your ride is:
1 You never know the condition of the person getting into the car, They could be drunk, malodorous, or obnoxious.
2 Expect delays in getting to your destination if you are going a long way. I have driven Line and Pools where there were multiple pick ups on the way to the farthest destination.
3 There may not be enough room in the trunk for everybody's baggage if requesting a LINE at airports, cruise line terminals or train stations.
Drivers should explain this to riders and promote regular Lyft over LINE rides.
Recently, Long Beach was redistricted by LYFT as part of LA County, and riders can now share a car with other riders going in the same (approximate) direction.
Advantage of sharing your ride is you save a whole 50 cents.
Disadvantages of sharing your ride is:
1 You never know the condition of the person getting into the car, They could be drunk, malodorous, or obnoxious.
2 Expect delays in getting to your destination if you are going a long way. I have driven Line and Pools where there were multiple pick ups on the way to the farthest destination.
3 There may not be enough room in the trunk for everybody's baggage if requesting a LINE at airports, cruise line terminals or train stations.
Drivers should explain this to riders and promote regular Lyft over LINE rides.
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
UBER: Long Beach Airport Instructions for Drivers
On April 5, 2017 Long Beach Airport (LGB) opens up the rider platform to Uber X and Pool.
Drivers can check this link for instructions.
Basics.
There is a holding area where divers displaying the proper trade dress may wait for rides. Follow signs for TNC Hold Lot.
All passengers may only board cars at Island Curbside only. Drivers are to drive to the left side of the island in front of the terminal where passengers are waiting for them.
I would suggest CALLING the passenger first to make sure they are in the rider pick up area because drivers are not allowed to wait for passengers who are still waiting for their bags.
Both Uber X and UBER POOL are being allowed at LGB but the Uber website suggest that passengers with only one bag use those platforms. If they have too many bags to fit in the trunk suggest they cancel the ride and request Uber XL.
Drivers can check this link for instructions.
Basics.
There is a holding area where divers displaying the proper trade dress may wait for rides. Follow signs for TNC Hold Lot.
All passengers may only board cars at Island Curbside only. Drivers are to drive to the left side of the island in front of the terminal where passengers are waiting for them.
I would suggest CALLING the passenger first to make sure they are in the rider pick up area because drivers are not allowed to wait for passengers who are still waiting for their bags.
Both Uber X and UBER POOL are being allowed at LGB but the Uber website suggest that passengers with only one bag use those platforms. If they have too many bags to fit in the trunk suggest they cancel the ride and request Uber XL.
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