We refer to Lyft as a 'mullet app.' Simple up front, a lot going on in the back. Logan Green More Quotes by Logan Green More Quotes From Logan Green We're like cutthroat missionaries, i think people see the missionary aspect, or see that we care about taking care of people, and assume it means we'll be soft when it comes to competing. Logan Green technology Lyfts John Zimmer're like cutthroat missionaries, i think people see the missionary aspect, or see that Lyfts John Zimmer care about taking care of people, and assume it means Lyfts John Zimmer'll be soft when it comes to competing. Logan Green top-news Uber is a good car service, and that's exactly what they were when we launched. Logan Green goodserviceubercar I really admire Airbnb as a pioneer of the sharing economy and for building community. They've found an elegant way to help hosts make more money and for guests to have authentic experiences. It brings those people together in a unique way. Logan Green communitymoneytogetherpeople People crave community, more efficient living, and easier access to the places they want to go. Logan Green gocommunitywantpeople When you're starting a company, almost anything that can go wrong will go wrong, and it will probably look like and feel like you made the absolute wrong decision to start the company. If you're not absolutely determined to solve a problem or see something through, it might not make sense to keep going. Logan Green lookyoukeep-goingdecision Our goal was never to create a better taxi. Logan Green createbetternevertaxi I start every day reviewing priorities, prepping for meetings, and getting updated on key projects. Logan Green every-daydaystartpriorities The company culture is about being human, being good to other people. We recently did a survey with our drivers. 48 out of 50 said that they preferred driving with Lyft because they said that passengers were friendlier. Logan Green gooddrivingculturepeople I typically work out 20-30 minutes every morning to get the day started. Logan Green getdayworkmorning We created Lyft because we want to establish a radically different concept of personal transportation. We want people to think of transportation as a service enabled by technology instead of as an expensive and large piece of hardware to own. Logan Green thinkservicetechnologypeople When people want transportation, they want it now. Logan Green nowtransportationwantpeople I've always been fascinated with how transportation systems work and how cities are designed. Logan Green howalwaystransportationwork I grew up in L.A., and it's one of those cities designed around cars instead of the people that live there. I spent hours every day stuck in traffic, having the experience of looking around and seeing one person in every car. Logan Green daycarexperiencepeople When I went to the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 2002, I decided I wanted to leave my car at home and create an experiment with my own life. I'd only be able to find creative solutions to transportation if I felt the pain of trying to get to downtown at 10 o'clock at night. Logan Green carpainhomelife In March 2005, I was appointed to the board of the Santa Barbara metro transit district. I was incredibly optimistic about how public transportation can be the solution to help people live in the city and not need a car. Logan Green livecitycarpeople To get to the office every day, I either take a Lyft or have my wife drop me off. It's about a 15-minute drive from my house to the office. Logan Green drivedaymewife I try to block a couple of hours of unscheduled time every day so that I can work on the day's most important projects. Logan Green every-daydayworktime Lyft came out of a hackathon project where we were trying to figure out what does Zimride look like on mobile. Logan Green projectlikelooktrying With Lyft Line, we are matching two or more passengers who are heading the same way. That's how we're going deeper and are able to provide transportation for different kinds of trips. Logan Green morehowtransportationway
