Lyft has a new feature that can help take the awkwardness out of riding with strangers. On Thursday, the ride-sharing company announced that you'll be able to favorite or block a driver in the app after a ride.
It's good news if you enjoyed your ride and wouldn't mind having that driver give you a ride again. And, if you're like me, it gives you a chance to be more comfortable with who you're riding with from the airport or dinner.
Here's how it works and what drivers can also expect to see on their end with the new feature.
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How to favorite a Lyft driver
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When your ride is over, Lyft will let you favorite a driver at the bottom of the same screen where you can leave ratings and a tip. You'll click the checkmark next to Favorite this driver and Lyft will try to pair you with one of your favorite drivers on future rides.
Lyft's new feature isn't the first of its kind. Uber has a favorite driver feature that works similarly but you may still be paired with the closest driver to your pick-up spot.
"Our goal with letting you favorite drivers is to find new ways to reward the driver community for providing an excellent ride," according to Lyft's blog post.
What the Lyft driver will see
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