Lyft vs Buzzline Microtransit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lyft
Easily get to your destination with various transportation options. Enter your destination, see upfront costs, and choose from multiple ride types like bikes, scooters, or even rentals. Affordable options and public transit routes are also available.
- Multiple transportation options
- Upfront route and cost estimates
- Priority Pickup option
- Bikes & Scooters
- Lyft XL & Lux
- Transit routes
- Vehicle rentals
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Get where you’re going with Lyft. Whether you’re catching a flight, going out for the night, commuting to the office, or running errands in a rush, the Lyft app offers you multiple ways to get there. EASY TO USE Enter your destination. See your route and ride cost up front. Choose Priority Pickup to get going quick. Boom. Done. Simple CHOOSE YOUR WHEELS Choose from Wait & Save, Priority Pickup, Bikes & Scooters, Lyft XL, Lyft Lux, Transit, or even Rentals. AFFORDABLE RIDES Our Wait & Save option helps you get around for less. And you can find the fastest public transit routes, too. * Lyft ride types may vary by region. Check the app to see what is available in your city. — Prices vary based on market condition. By downloading the app, you agree to allow Lyft to collect your device's language settings.
Buzzline Microtransit
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Buzzline is a new microtransit service for a designated zone in Sanford and key points in Lee County. The easy-to-use mobile app allows riders to schedule rides in advance or request rides in real-time. People traveling in parts of Sanford and Lee County, NC, can quickly secure rides to anywhere within the pilot service zone. Whether you're headed to school or work, shopping, or going to a medical appointment, Buzzline makes it easy to travel in the designated service zone. Simply download the app, enter your destination, and one of our vehicles will pick you up within approximately 25 minutes and deliver you to your desired location. A wheelchair-accessible van is available upon request. Hours of operation are weekdays from 6am to 8pm and weekends from 7am to 7pm. Microtransit is a technology-enabled transit service to provide pooled on-demand transportation with dynamic routing. Its routes are nimble; its “schedules” aren’t really schedules at all, as they shift constantly based on rider demand. This affordable, on-demand flexible service is provided by the City of Sanford and Lee County through the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Mobility for Everyone, Everywhere in NC (MEE NC) Grant. The service is administered by COLTS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Buzzline Microtransit at none against Lyft's shown. Buzzline Microtransit also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Lyft's advantage is chart position (#2 vs unranked). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Lyft | Buzzline Microtransit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (18M ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18M — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #2 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 408 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Lyft, Inc. | CTS Software |
Bugs and requests
Lyft
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashing
- Payment issues
- Incorrect pickup locations
Requested features
4 requests- Option to select vehicle type
- Ability to report driver issues
- Improved communication with drivers
- Easier account deletion process
Buzzline Microtransit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lyft
No in-app purchases
Buzzline Microtransit
No in-app purchases









