Lyft Introduces Carpooling Feature in San Francisco Bay Area
- Service is called Lyft Carpool, costing riders $4 to $10
- Carpooling isn't popular in the U.S., unlike in Europe
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Lyft Inc., the U.S. largest ride-sharing service behind Uber Technologies Inc., is trying to change Americans’ habits around carpooling, with a new feature designed specifically for commuters.
The service, called Lyft Carpool, rolled out in the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday. It matches commuters with drivers eager to make a little extra cash en route to work and help cut down on congestion. Passengers will pay $4 to $10 per trip, allowing drivers to make as much as $400 a month, the company said.