Lyft Chooses Comfy Rides Over Sharing to Beat Uber

So, Lyft is doing something special. They're offering a new kind of ride called "Extra Comfort." It's like a more comfortable car, kind of like when you sit in a comfy chair. The cars are newer, the drivers know what they're doing, and there's more space for your legs. You can even have a quiet ride if you want. But this comfy ride costs a bit more, like $1 or $2 more than a regular ride.

The people who run Lyft say this is their way of making their rides better and keeping more people as customers. They want you to choose Lyft over Uber. They're also doing other things, like giving you a cheaper ride if you're willing to be flexible about when they pick you up.

But here's the thing: Lyft used to have a thing where you share rides with other people to save money. They're getting rid of that because they don't think it's a great idea for drivers or riders. Instead, they're focusing on making your rides more comfortable and reliable.

Now, this sounds good, but Uber is already doing similar things, so Lyft is trying to catch up with them. They're both trying to give you the best rides possible.