Lyft Co-Founder John Zimmer on Growth and #DeleteUber Campaign

The transcript discusses Lyft's significant growth, achieving over 500 million rides and a substantial market share. It highlights the competitive dynamics with Uber, emphasizing Lyft's strategic and values-driven approach. The impact of Uber's challenges, such as the 'delete Uber' campaign, on Lyft's business is also explored, showcasing Lyft's focus on drivers and passengers to maintain growth.

What percentage of the U.S. miles traveled do Lyft and Uber currently account for?

• 0.5%

• 10%

• 5%

• 1%

What was Lyft's market share growth in the previous year?

• 3.0X

• 2.3X

• 2.0X

• 1.5X

How did Lyft manage to compete with Uber despite having significantly less capital?

• By lowering prices

• Through strategic and asymmetrical tactics

• By merging with another company

• By focusing solely on marketing

What is one of the core values that Lyft emphasizes in its business strategy?

• Rapid technological innovation

• Cutting costs

• Treating people well

• Aggressive expansion

What was a common misconception about Lyft's approach in its early days?

• That it was too aggressive

• That it was too expensive

• That being nice was a weakness

• That it was too focused on technology

How did the 'Delete Uber' campaign affect Lyft's business?

• It resulted in a merger with Uber

• It caused a decrease in market share

• It led to a temporary increase in business

• It had no impact

What was a significant event for Lyft in 2017?

• Lyft's merger with another company

• Lyft's IPO

• The 'Delete Uber' campaign

• A major data breach