Michigan man launches horse-and-buggy ride-hailing service

COLON, Mich. � Look out Lyft, move over Uber: A southern Michigan man has launched a horse-and-buggy ride-hailing service.

WWMT-TV reported Timothy Hochstedler dubbed his service �Amish Uber,� but he�s not affiliated with the San Francisco-based company. A sign on the side of his buggy reads �Amish Horse & Buggy Rides $5,� and he offers trips around the St. Joseph County community of Colon.

With no app, would-be customers have to literally hail the buggy for a ride.

Hochstedler said he enjoys the conversations with customers. And his horse is friendly � �a people�s horse.�

Information from: WWMT-TV, http://www.wwmt.com