One-Third of Passengers Use Lyft to Get to Medical Appointments
Many people use rideshare services for commuting and hopping around town. But some use rideshares to get to non-emergency medical appointments. According to Lyft’s annual Economic Impact Report, approximately one-third of Lyft passengers claim they’ve used the service for transportation to doctors’ appointments. Per the report, exactly 29 percent of riders claimed they use it […]
Lyft Reveals Transportation Plan and Discounts for the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is just around the corner. Whether you watch the game live from Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, or via TV from the comfort of your living room, this year’s event promises an engaging experience for sports fans. Lyft has just announced its transportation plan for Atlanta, to help streamline the city’s traffic flow and make […]
Escape the Food Desert with Lyft
Ride-share app Lyft recently announced its latest move to help people and families in need. Starting in January, the Lyft Grocery Access Program will kick off its pilot in Washington D.C. with the assistance of non-profit Martha’s Table. Qualifying families living in food deserts will be able to take 50 rides to the nearest supermarket […]
5 Things to Know Before Becoming an Uber or Lyft Driver
If you’re in need of some extra money, you might think that becoming an Uber or Lyft driver is the thing to do. You basically get paid to drive your car around the city while also meeting new people and helping them get to their destination. Before becoming a rideshare driver, there are some things […]
Ford Teams with Uber, Lyft to Leverage SharedStreets Platform
Ford last week announced that it is joining Uber and Lyft in committing to the use of SharedStreets, a data platform that will allow the companies to better work with cities in the effort of improving urban mobility. The announcement was made on Sept. 26 by Jim Hackett, CEO of Ford Motor Company; Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber; and John Zimmer, co-founder and […]
Lyft Campaign Expands to Columbus and 34 Other Cities
Lyft and transit partners launch 'Ditch your car' contest in Portland https://t.co/i7EiNqqTY9 –> "You don’t need your car to get around Portland" pic.twitter.com/foC05QvlQ4 — BikePortland (@BikePortland) September 27, 2018 Lyft recently commemorated its 1 billionth trip earlier this month. As the ride-share company pursues the plan to go public, it’s also focusing on a new […]
Lyft Celebrates 1 Billionth Trip and Plans to Go Public
Six years of hard work has paid off for Lyft. The rideshare company commemorated its 1 billionth trip earlier this month. Though rival company Uber took around the same length to reach this milestone, Lyft’s achievement is unique because its services are based here at home in the U.S., as well as Canada. Lyft co-founder and […]
Honolulu Caps Price Surges for Uber and Lyft
If you’ve ever had to call an Uber or Lyft during peak hours, you know how expensive it can get. A short ride from downtown to the edge of the city can cost you hundreds of dollars during peak hours, especially on a weekend or holiday. Honolulu is no stranger to high fares. In fact, […]
Lyft Offers Free Rides to ‘March for Our Lives’ Attendees on March 24
Gun control has been a hot topic in the news as of late, sparked in part by the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that left 17 dead. Students from MSD High School have taken to activism in an effort to push stronger gun control into legislation. As part of this effort, the […]
Uber and Lyft Are Making City Traffic Even Worse
When you live out in the suburbs or on back country rounds, having a car is essential to get to any destination; walking to the nearest grocery store would be a day-long journey for some. But when you live in a big city, like Chicago or New York, navigating the streets on foot is significantly easier. […]
Lyft is Getting Spooky this Weekend with ‘Stranger Things’ Rides
To celebrate the release of the second season of Netflix’s original series Stranger Things on Friday, October 27th, Lyft will be offering spooktacular rides this Halloween weekend to those in Los Angeles and Philadelphia. “Strange Mode,” which will be available from 4 to 9pm, takes riders to the Upside Down, complete with flickering lights, slimy […]
Ford Announces Partnership with Lyft to Bring Self-Driving Cars to Ride-Sharing Service
On Wednesday, Ford Motor Company announced that it is forging a partnership with rideshare provider Lyft to help create a quicker path toward self-driving cars and, as Ford Vice President of Autonomous Vehicles and Electrification Sherif Marakby puts it, “help both companies progress toward a more affordable, dependable, and accessible transportation future.” Marakby made the announcement official […]
Lyft Driver Rides off with Woman’s Child Due to a Misunderstanding
A headline from Miami might leave you scratching your head in befuddlement: a Lyft driver drove off with a woman’s child. Was the woman trying to conveniently misplace her child to enjoy some rare moments of quiet? The scene from The Incredibles comes to mind, when the sleepless, tortured Kari McKeen opens the front door […]
New App Allows Drivers to Work for Uber and Lyft at the Same Time
When drivers are working for a ride sharing service in a minimally populated area, they’re not guaranteed consistent business. Drivers can sit around, wasting their time while they wait for ride requests to come through. Naturally, in order to make the most money possible with their time, approximately 2 out of 3 ride sharing drivers […]
Taco Bell Partners with Lyft to Introduce “Taco Mode” Service
"Taco Mode" will allow Lyft passengers to redirect their driver to the nearest Taco Bell
There are plenty of reasons to call for an Uber or Lyft. There are also plenty of reasons to go to Taco Bell. With that said, one of the major reasons for both of these decisions is that you are probably drunk. Therefore, asking your ride home from the bar to stop by Taco Bell […]
Lyft Begins Self-Driving Car Program
Friday, Lyft announced that it will be creating a self-driving car program, employing several hundred engineers, by 2018. The operation is opening in Palo Alto, California in an effort to shift the automotive industry in a new direction. Car sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, are making waves to change car ownership as we […]
Lyft/nuTonomy Partnership Will Bring Automated Vehicles to Boston
With key manufacturers like Audi and Ford unleashing efforts to test self-driving cars, it comes as no surprise that rideshare service Lyft has joined hands with nuTonomy. NuTonomy is a budding Boston located startup that spawned from MIT in 2013. It has focused on developing top-notch software for driverless cars. Their ambition is to usher […]
Lyft Goes Purple in Support of Alzheimer’s Association
The popular rideshare service Lyft has just announced its June partnership with Alzheimer’s Association, in honor of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Although Lyft already serves the senior community via its current collaborations with CareLinx and Comfort Keepers, the June initiative expands its sphere of influence to support seniors battling Alzheimer’s and the individuals who […]