This makes me happy. I started using Lyft in SF back in 2012 and I've always thought their drivers were friendlier and flat out more fun to ride with than Ubers.
I understand that a lot of people may not enjoy that kind of ride, but it's nice to see that level of customer service start to win out.
These days 80% of the rides I take are with drivers who are running both Lyft and Uber, and there is little to no difference between the drivers attitude or the ride.
The rare exceptions are not always in Lyft’s favor (over-the top theme decorated cars with annoying sound effects and props, or super chatty drivers who don’t stop talking even when I take out my earphones to explain that I’m on a call or watching a training video etc).
I understand that a lot of people may not enjoy that kind of ride, but it's nice to see that level of customer service start to win out.