Based on the statement its spokesperson gave Forbes, though, Lyft hasn't fully given up on the feature, and it plans to continue operating its other carpooling product called Line.

"While we think a scheduled carpool feature is the right long-term strategy, it is too soon to scale to a meaningful level where supply matches demand. We learned a lot and will apply it to new and existing projects -- like Lyft Line -- as we drive our vision forward to solve pain points in commuting."

Lyft isn't the only ride-sharing company that offers carpooling as an option. As Kristen Bill learned after an awkward car ride, Uber has one as well, and it still exists. TechCrunch also mentioned that a Bay Area-based carpool-only company called Scoop is still around and doing great.