Over the course of 300+ rides, a rider and driver have become friends. Now, Lyft is making it easier for riders to request and link up with drivers they like for scheduled rides with the new “favorite” a driver feature. 

Now you can “favorite” a driver — and even make a friend

350 rides turned a favorite driver into a friend

When wildfires hit L.A., driver Ian Villatoro opened the Lyft app to help his neighbors. Here is the story of his 36-hour journey helping a man find his father.

"I realized I could help." One driver's heartfelt journey during the LA fires

“I realized I could help.” One driver's heartfelt journey during the LA fires

After years of decline, San Francisco’s lesbian bar scene is making a comeback – reviving queer spaces, community, and nightlife for women and nonbinary folks.

The return of the lesbian bar: San Francisco’s WLW nightlife renaissance

This New Yorker’s personal essay about Citi Bike helped him get accepted into NYU’s Stern School of Business. 

Strong college essay example: An NYU-worthy Citi Bike tale

How Citi Bike helped one high school senior get into college

Thousands of women over 55 are using Lyft to supplement their retirement income, keep them social, and give their days some structure.

Why driving Lyft is the perfect job for these retirees

Meet the 70-year-old (and up!) ladies driving with Lyft

A driver gives love advice on dating red flags, first date questions, and how to meet people. 

This driver gives the best love advice. Here are her tips for Valentine’s Day

Lyft has updated its pet policy. Here are some of the furry friends who have taken pet rides.

Lyft pet rides are here. Meet some of our furry passengers

Meet the most-traveled pups of Lyft’s Pet rides

The nonprofit provides hardworking talent with support, connections, and knowledge to enter the tech industry. Here’s one driver’s story of landing a job in 18 weeks.

How Merit America is helping Lyft drivers break into tech

Inside Lyft’s new program to help drivers level up their careers

Get inspired to set a resolution for the new year with this list of goals Lyft drivers hope to achieve in 2025 — from saving more to embracing travel and more. 

New Year 2025: Drivers share their resolutions to inspire your goal-setting

Where we’re going: Drivers share their 2025 resolutions

Holiday giving: This heartfelt story will inspire you this season

With a few kind gestures, one Lyft driver helped riders feel less alone over the holidays.

How one gift-giving driver helped riders feel less alone over the holidays

Lyft has provided thousands of rides to NJRC clients returning to society, for everything from doctor's appointments to substance abuse treatment to new jobs.

NJ Reentry Corporation, Lyft partner to support people returning from prison, among others

When a Lyft ride to work can change a life 

A women’s rights activist, grandma, and driver shares why transportation matters and why not voting in the 2024 Election is just “not an option.” 

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