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Lyft’s belated Pet Mode matches drivers to those traveling with their furry friends
Monday is National Dog Day, and Lyft seized the opportunity to catch up on a feature Uber has had for about five years. When heading somewhere with a furry companion, Lyft’s new Pet Mode ensures you’ll get a driver who will accommodate your dog or cat.
The new Pet Mode could’ve come in handy a year ago during the saga of Tux the Cat, who was being taken to the vet by her owner Palash Pandey. A Lyft driver in Austin, TX, was accused of speeding off with Tux (inside a carrier) still in the car’s backseat, ignoring Pandey’s pleas as he banged on the window. Days passed as Pandey made desperate calls to the Austin Police Department and viral postings on Reddit and X(Twitter).
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