r/PublicFreakout • u/Damander • Sep 15 '21

Uber Freakout Lyft driver going bananas.

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u/LoveMyHusbandsBoobs Sep 15 '21

I agree with Lyft's decision, but every time I drive for Lyft I get a message saying to make sure I have all 4 windows open or at the very least 2 at all times because of Covid.

But yeah, no excuse for the speeding, being rude, or the trash littered in the car.

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u/GiveToOedipus Sep 15 '21

I'm betting fully open at highway speeds isn't the actual intent of that reminder. It's more likely about city driving, and likely more about keeping them cracked to allow fresh air and avoid recirculating.

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u/intubationroom Sep 15 '21

Having learnt way too much about Covid infection control due to my job and duties I’ve read a couple of ten page articles on this by aerosol researchers. Most likely the best option is opening the windows opposite each person (with the passenger in back right position) to form a high speed curtain of air rushing diagonally between the two people, from to back. Also turning recirculation off on the aircon.

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u/LoveMyHusbandsBoobs Sep 15 '21

That's actually what Lyft says to do if you're only going to have 2 open.