I use Lyft exclusively. I've never touched Uber for probably the same reason as others - the brand/culture just feels... icky. I want a ride, not a chauffeur.

To be fair though, almost every Lyft driver I've had says they also drive for Uber, it just depends on demand. And consensus seems to be that out-of-towners use Uber while locals use Lyft.

I use Lyft exclusively and it's not based on any features or advantages they have/don't have. It's just conscious decision not be be anywhere near Uber. Too much d-bagness in a company image (I know that many will praise successful douches though, sadly)

I personally don't use Uber - Uber almost screwed me in my one attempt to use it, not sending anyone for almost 2 hours before I pulled the plug and called a traditional cab. This was to catch a flight, where I ended up making it with 1 minute to spare for check in.

Lyft has been an infinitely better experience for me, and I have the option to tip.

Anecdotal, but I use Lyft as much as I do Uber. I like being able to tip in-app with Lyft, and I want to see them both survive so we can options.

N=~10, my friends are about 70/30 Uber/Lyft usage. Sometimes one will have lower surge pricing. Some have Lyft for Work and that drives a lot of usage. UberPool for longer rides with no time urgency that would otherwise be much more expensive than $7.

Most people just use whatever is the cheapest / most effective for their purpose. It's a commodity service. I know friends who use sidecar, because it often can sidestep surge pricing due to it's relative lack of popularity.

I have to use Uber as a Houstonian (Lyft pulled out), but anytime I travel, I use Lyft whenever possible.

Doesn't Uber need Lyft to be around so they won't get called a monopoly?