GM Is Giving Lyft Drivers First Dibs on Its New All-Electric Chevy Bolt

[Geo]

General Motors and ridesharing company Lyft are expanding a short-term car rental program to California and Colorado as the two companies deepen a partnership forged just seven months ago.

The expansion of its so-called Express Drive program was expected. Earlier this year, Lyft co-founder John Zimmer told Fortune the service would eventually be offered in cities across the U.S.

The more remarkable piece: Lyft drivers will be among the first to get access to GM’s all-electric 2017 Chevrolet Bolt, which is going into full production later this year. This will be the first all-electric car to be added to Express Drive.

http://fortune.com/2016/07/11/gm-lyft-drivers-chevy-bolt/

 

[SeanNelson]

The more remarkable piece: Lyft drivers will be among the first to get access to GM’s all-electric 2017 Chevrolet Bolt, which is going into full production later this year.

I can't help but think that ride share and taxi companies will be very interested in the Bolt - it's got the range they need for daily operations and a good form factor for hauling people and their luggage. The Tesla 3 doesn't seem to me that it would be as useful in that kind of role.

 

[Aidan]

For sure the Chevy Bolt and other EV will infiltrate taxi services it just makes sense

 

[sam]

Taxi services in daycare services will be infiltrated especially because minivans are on the EV table now

 

[Rivu]

The more remarkable piece: Lyft drivers will be among the first to get access to GM’s all-electric 2017 Chevrolet Bolt, which is going into full production later this year.

I can't help but think that ride share and taxi companies will be very interested in the Bolt - it's got the range they need for daily operations and a good form factor for hauling people and their luggage. The Tesla 3 doesn't seem to me that it would be as useful in that kind of role.

Interesting perspective. If that happens, then Chevy Bolt EV will be direct hit.

 

[Rivu]

Taxi services in daycare services will be infiltrated especially because minivans are on the EV table now

How about Chrysler Pacifica? That seems to be a pretty good minivan.

 

[SeanNelson]

Taxi services in daycare services will be infiltrated especially because minivans are on the EV table now

How about Chrysler Pacifica? That seems to be a pretty good minivan.

I see a lot of Prius V's in use as taxis so it makes sense that the Pacifica will get in on the action too. It strikes me as a model that may be adapted for wheelchair use. I see a lot of minivans around here that have the rear bumper cut out with a lowered floor pan so that wheelchairs can roll into the back of the vehicle without the wheelchair user having to leave their seat.

 

[Rivu]

Taxi services in daycare services will be infiltrated especially because minivans are on the EV table now

How about Chrysler Pacifica? That seems to be a pretty good minivan.

I see a lot of Prius V's in use as taxis so it makes sense that the Pacifica will get in on the action too. It strikes me as a model that may be adapted for wheelchair use. I see a lot of minivans around here that have the rear bumper cut out with a lowered floor pan so that wheelchairs can roll into the back of the vehicle without the wheelchair user having to leave their seat.

I suppose it's possible. Though I haven't read anything about it yet. Would be awesome if it has the feature.