Lyft to Offer Discounted Rides for UA Students, Faculty, Staff

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama and Lyft, the fastest growing rideshare company in the U.S., formed a new program to provide a smart, reliable and convenient way to move off and around the campus.

Beginning today, students, faculty and staff will be able to use the Lyft app to request a ride with a 15 percent discount within a 2-mile radius of the bus hub. Eligible UA recipients will receive an email with details on how to obtain the discount.

In addition to the 15 percent discount, which can be accessed any time of day, Lyft and UA will offer an additional 10 percent discount on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. for a total 25 percent discount for UA students, faculty and staff.

The University’s contract with Lyft was initiated by the Student Government Association in an effort to provide the University community with a convenient mode of transportation while traveling outside of the University’s Crimson Ride and 348-RIDE service areas.

“I am excited to partner with Lyft to offer The University of Alabama an affordable way to get around,” said Price McGiffert, president of the UA Student Government Association. “We’ve had the whole team of UA leaders getting involved. Our partnership with Lyft is going to make a big difference with our students and create another easy way to access transportation.”

“We want to provide University of Alabama students with transportation options that will suit all their needs, and Lyft is another tool in that toolbox,” said Chris D’Esposito, UA’s director of Transportation Services. “It’s a seamless way for our students to access the downtown and surrounding communities while complementing our existing transportation options.”

“Lyft is proud to partner with The University of Alabama to offer students, faculty and staff access to convenient and affordable transportation. Whether students need a ride to class early in the morning or a reliable ride home late at night, Lyft ensures students can get around campus with ease at any time, day or night,” said Jake Darby, general manager for Lyft.

Due to road closures and heavy traffic, the additional 10 percent weekend discount will not be available on the last three home football games Nov. 10, 17 and 24. The 15 percent discount will still apply on those dates.

About Lyft

Lyft was founded in June 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmer to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation. Lyft is the fastest growing rideshare company in the U.S. and is available to 95 percent of the U.S. population as well as in Ontario, Canada. Lyft is preferred by drivers and passengers for its reliable and friendly experience, and its commitment to effecting positive change for the future of our cities, as the first rideshare company to offset carbon emissions from all rides globally.