# Color-Coordinated Rideshare Lights The 'Lyft Amp' will Help Lyft Riders Find the Right Vehicle By Joey Haar | Published 2016-11-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyft-amp References: [fastcodesign](https://www.fastcodesign.com/3065605/lyft-kills-the-glowstache) & [blog.lyft](http://blog.lyft.com/posts/ride-on-the-bright-side) In a move to position itself as the fun, carefree alternative to [Uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrival-car) on the rideshare scene, [Lyft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyft-3) has introduce a piece of hardware called the Lyft Amp. Soon to be seen on the dashboards of every Lyft driver's vehicle, the Lyft Amp is an oval-shaped light that can glow in a variety of colors, lighting up the roads with Lyft's signature candy hues. Beyond the pure aesthetic appeal, the Lyft Amps have a practical purpose. Many people who've used any [rideshare app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discounted-rideshare), be it Lyft or Uber or any other, have surely encountered the problem of accidentally hopping into someone else's ride (especially after a popular event like a concert or a game.) The Lyft Amps will communicate with users' apps to light up in a specific color, letting users know exactly which vehicle is theirs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Color-coordinated Lights:** The use of color-coordinated lights in rideshare vehicles allows for efficient identification of the right vehicle, reducing the likelihood of accidental rides. ### Who This Affects Most - **Rideshare:** The rideshare industry can adopt color-coordinated lights as a standard feature, enhancing the user experience and differentiating themselves from competitors. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can implement color-coordinated lights in vehicles to improve identification and communication between drivers and passengers. - **Technology:** The technology industry can create innovative solutions, such as smartphone apps that interface with color-coordinated lights, to further enhance the rideshare experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protected Driver Selection Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyft-3.md) - [Electric Earning Incentives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-earning-incentive.md) - [Gender-Based Rideshare Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyft-4.md) - [Pet-Friendly Rideshare Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-rides.md) - [Senior-Friendly Rideshare Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyft-silver.md) - [Tow-Truck App Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyft-2.md) - [Synced Bike Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-light-system.md) - [Teen-Safety Rideshare Accounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyft-teen-accounts.md) - [Color-Changing Clipless Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipless-pedals.md)