Lyft City Works
Let’s build cities around people, not cars. In partnership with our community of drivers, riders, local activists, and city leaders, we’ll work to achieve maximum positive impact with a special eye toward improving transportation access and equity.
We work in service of cities, and all those who have dedicated themselves to shaping them before us. Now, we’re committing a minimum of $50 million a year (or 1% of profits, whichever is greater) to continue improving city life through grassroots transportation initiatives.
Provide transportation
Lack of transportation access can be a major barrier in people's everyday lives — including when they need to get to job interviews, healthcare appointments, and even to the polls to vote. Lyft provides free and reduced-price rides to people who need them most, such as medical patients, low-income seniors, veterans in transition, and victims of natural disasters.
Develop transportation infrastructure
Increasing mobility is a proven way to boost economic opportunity for lower-income residents lacking in transportation options. In partnership with local governments, transit agencies, and nonprofit organizations, Lyft is helping cities quickly and efficiently expand their transportation infrastructure. From bikes and scooters to transit and shared rides, we can create connections within and between communities.
Create a clean-energy future
Livable cities and a healthy planet go hand in hand. Lyft delivers significant environmental benefits through our commitment to 100% clean energy, expanding the number of electric vehicles on the road, and every Lyft ride is fully carbon neutral. We invest heavily in products minimizing single-occupancy rides, such as Shared Saver rides and Lyft Bikes & Scooters. We also collaborate closely with local and national advocacy groups to fight for climate action and more green space in our cities.
Launching Lyft City Works Chicago
Lyft has enlisted local civic leaders to serve on the Chicago City Works Council which is tasked with taking on issues that matter to Chicagoans, advising on the allocation of transportation grants and offering ideas for community projects - learn more here. Applications are now open for nonprofits seeking transportation grants to support their communities.
Launching Lyft City Works LA
Working with local civic and nonprofit leaders, Lyft is providing transportation, developing infrastructure, and reducing emissions in Los Angeles — learn more here. Applications are now open for nonprofits seeking transportation grants to support their communities.
Disaster recovery efforts
During natural disasters and times of crisis, our Wheels for All program helps people travel safely to shelters, hospitals, evacuation centers, and blood donation centers.
Access to healthy food
Lyft is partnering with community nonprofits and grocery providers to launch the Lyft Grocery Access Program and give residents living in food deserts access to fresh and healthy foods.
Environmental sustainability
As one of the world’s largest voluntary purchasers of carbon offsets, we’ve committed to offsetting over a million metric tons of carbon annually — making Lyft a fully carbon-neutral company
Civic engagement
During the 2018 midterm elections, Lyft helped with voter registration and provided discounted rides to vote across the country, including free rides to people who lack transportation options in their neighborhoods.
Support for the LGBTQ+ community
Learn about Lyft's ongoing commitment to LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion.