Over the past couple of years, I have been watching the rise in the number of peer-to-peer ride sharing companies gaining traction, notably SideCar and Lyft. Not only are these options cheaper than taking a taxi, but the experience is completely different: it’s like having a friend pick you up and take you somewhere. I recently joined the Lyft community both as a driver and as a passenger. I thought it would be a fun experience to get to know some more folks in San Francisco, and also because I…… (click read more!)