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Hello, Vancouver

Rosie Bubb - Jan 24, 2020
Three Vancouverites getting out of a Lyft near the waterfront.

We’ve arrived! Count on Lyft to take you wherever you want to go around town. Whether you’re attending an event with friends at the PNE, racing to a Canucks game, or catching a flight at the airport, use the Lyft app for a reliable, affordable ride. And to celebrate, score 25% off each of your first 5 rides.*

How to get started

  1. Download the Lyft app and create an account.

  2. Open the app.

  3. Enter your destination. You can enter an address or search for a location.

  4. Select your ride mode. Swipe right for extra seating options.

  5. Tap Select to request a ride.

LyftUp logo that represents Lyft's social impact effort to make transportation accessible to all.

Support youth experiencing homelessness with every ride

Young people are the future of our communities in Vancouver and beyond, and we’re proud to help raise funds for Covenant House Vancouver. Through our LyftUp initiative, your small change can help improve the lives of youth experiencing homelessness in Vancouver.

Want to join in? You can round up your ride payments to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to Covenant House Vancouver. To kick off our partnership, we’ll donate $5 per ride for the first 10,000 Lyft rides taken in Vancouver.

How to donate:

  1. Open the menu in your Lyft app.

  2. Tap Donate, then Join in

  3. Choose Covenant House

A visual tutorial of how to opt in to Round Up and Donate in the Lyft App. Start donating to the YMCA or other great causes today.

Interested in driving with Lyft? Apply today.


*Limited quantity available. 25% off each of your first 5 rides. Max savings of CA$5 per ride. Discount applies to the fare, Prime Time charges, Service fee, tolls, and taxes only. Valid between Jan 23, 2020  12:00 AM and Mar 31, 2020 11:59 PM. Pickup allowed in Vancouver. Drop-off allowed in Vancouver. Cannot be combined with other offers. Coupons, promotions and/or discounts redeemed for rides taken within British Columbia are subject to, and shall not cause the fare paid for by the passenger to fall below, the Province’s Region 1 regulatory minimum fare of $3.35. Subject to Lyft's Terms of Service.