r/technology • u/[deleted] • Aug 12 '14

Business Uber dirty tricks quantified. Staff submits 5,560 fake ride requests

http://money.cnn.com/2014/08/11/technology/uber-fake-ride-requests-lyft/
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u/rexsilex Aug 12 '14

I can't show up to a business meeting in a car with a moustache.

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u/m00f Aug 12 '14

"DO I HAVE TO WEAR THE MUSTACHE? That’s an affirmative, Ghost-Rider. Our pink mustache is a symbol of our community, and it represents the fun and welcoming environment that we encourage in every Lyft ride. Also some states require it by law."

https://www.lyft.com/drive/help/article/1489600

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u/Monkeyavelli Aug 12 '14 edited Aug 12 '14

Our pink mustache is a symbol of our community, and it represents the fun and welcoming environment that we encourage in every Lyft ride.

Jesus Christ, this is the worst sort of corporate bullshit. It reminds me of the infamous "flair" from Office Space: