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Uber and Lyft drivers say vehicles with Apple CarPlay, plastic screen dividers, and phone chargers for passengers make rides easier and more fun

Kate DuffyMar 8, 2023, 22:01 IST

Uber and Lyft drivers spoke about which car features make their job easier.Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Five drivers working for Uber and Lyft told Insider about car features that make the job better.
This included Apple CarPlay, chargers for passengers, and plastic screens between the seats.

Drivers working for ride-hailing apps pick up a wide variety of passengers who have all sorts of preferences.

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One Uber driver in San Francisco said his passengers love using the in-car phone charger.

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Plastic dividers that separate the passengers from the driver "set the tone" for the ride, according to another driver.

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Apple CarPlay, which is integrated into the Uber app, makes driving easier for Trevor Martin, a driver in Orange County, California.

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Being able to play a large variety of music is appealing, not only for drivers but also for passengers.

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One Uber driver in Florida said he couldn't drive without air conditioning.

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On the other hand, passengers love the heated seats.

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