Bring on the 12's, Seattle: Let's Go Undercover

What's so special about Seattle football? The Seahawks are the only team with 12 on the field.

The 12th person is, of course, the voice of the fans. In 2013, the fans emitted the “loudest crowd roar at a sports stadium” ever documented - 137.6 decibels, just 12 decibels below eardrum rupture. Woah.

In honor of the latest #UndercoverLyft video with Richard Sherman, let's go undercover with 12 reasons that the Seattle Seahawks and their fans are the best in the land:

1. #12 is a retired number on the Seahawks as a tribute to the fans.
2. Seahawks fans are not bandwagon fans - they're True Blue!
3. Three earthquakes have happened from fans cheering, now known as Dance Quakes.
4. The sheer volume of the Seahawks' deafening home crowd helped force the visiting New York Giants to commit 11 false start penalties back in 2005.
5. Since Pete Carroll became coach, the Seahawks have been 1st or 2nd in the league 5 out of 6 times.
6. The Seahawks logo is inspired by a transformation mask depicting an eagle from the Kwakwaka'wakw tribe.
7. In 2011, a "cocky little corner" joined the Seahawks: Richard Sherman.
8. No other NFL team has competed in both an AFC and an NFC championship game.
9. The Seahawks have played in back-to-back Super Bowls.
10. Richard Sherman, Deshawn Shead, Kam Chancellor, and Earl Thomas make up the Legion of Boom LOB, which quickly earned a reputation for consistently leading the NFL in numerous defensive categories.
11. The Seahawks and individual players are committed to volunteering and helping people both locally and nationally.
12. It turns out Seahawks players are confident on and off the field rating themselves as top notch, 5 star Lyft drivers. Watch below to see what we mean!

Enjoy $20 credit for new Lyft passengers. Code: TRUEBLUE25

Park City Pricing

Park City PricesEffective April 26, 2016	Original Lyft	Lyft Plus
Base Fare	$1.00	$1.25
Cost Per Minute	$0.14	$0.29
Cost Per Mile	$0.85	$1.20
Trust & Service Fee	$1.55	$1.55
Minimum Fare	$7.50	$12.00
Cancellation fee	$5.00	$5.00

Lyft is the Official Ridesharing Partner of SDC 2016

Heading to this year's Samsung Developer Conference? Make the most of it with Lyft. As the official ridesharing partner of SDC 2016, we're giving attendees exclusive discounts, a demo of the new Lyft for Samsung app, and more.

Here's the lowdown:

$25 in Free Lyft Credit

Download Lyft for Samsung on your Galaxy device and use code SDC2016 for $25 in free credit. Good for $5 off each of your next 5 rides, while supplies last.

The Innovation Track with Lyft's VP Partnerships

Catch our VP Partnerships Oliver Hsiang talk and Q&A in the conference's Innovation Track series on day 1 from 12:30 PM to 2 PM. Learn more about Lyft and Samsung's new partnership, our new Made for Samsung app, and our vision for the future of transportation.

Meet Our Team

Get in a mustache state of mind. Swing by the Lyft booth on the conference floor to chat with our team and score 'stache swag.

See you at the conference!

 

Code must be redeemed between 4/26 - 4/30/2016. Credits valid for 14 days after redemption. Promotion available to new Lyft users and first 1,000 existing users. Subject to Lyft's terms of service.

Introducing Business Profiles: Bring Work-Life Balance To Your Rides

When work takes you on the road, you can count on Lyft for safe rides in minutes. But if you've ever had trouble expensing a ride because you couldn't find the ride receipt or couldn't use your corporate card, we have good news. Business profiles are here to help make expensing easier.

Create a business profile to keep your ride receipts and payment methods organized. Switch into business mode with a tap.

   
                  Tap 'Personal' to switch into 'Business' mode before you request a ride.

Whether you're a frequent business traveler or just occasionally expense a ride to a meeting, riding for work doesn't need to be work:
 

Get business ride receipts in your work inbox.

Choose a preferred credit card.

Add a note about your trip for expensing.

Use Concur? You can connect your account in your business profile to automate expense reports.

The days of getting lost on your way to expensing rides are over. To learn more about business profiles, visit lyft.com/business.

If you'd like to improve your team's business rides by partnering with Lyft, check out Lyft Mobility Solutions.

Meet Elena: Austin Resident, Creative Powerhouse, Lyft Passenger

Austin native Elena is a filmmaker, actress, comedian, and freelance marketing strategist. She has an award-winning web series under her belt and is currently producing a movie. Like other creative professionals, though, she doesn't always know where she'll get her next paycheck. Luckily for Elena, becoming a driver and passenger with ridesharing app Lyft has solved both of these problems - inspiring her to pursue her passion in the city she loves.

Back to Living the Dream

Last year, Elena and her boyfriend Duncan were living the dream: They'd opened their own production company and were producing the second season of a popular web series. Then, the 9-to-5 company where they both worked suddenly downsized, and they both lost their jobs. “Both of our incomes were gone, just like that, and we were in the middle of filming this huge production. We thought, 'we need money, but what company will hire us when we're working twelve hours a day on a film set?'” Elena thought of Lyft, and she and her boyfriend signed up to be drivers. They spent the next few months filming by day and driving by night. For Elena and Duncan, and the 25% of Lyft drivers who own their own business, the opportunity to drive when it suits them is key. “Lyft's flexible schedule was what got us through filming without running out of money,” Elena says.

A Safe Ride Home

Now that her production work is steady, Elena's put her car in the garage, and primarily uses Lyft as a passenger. “Driving anywhere near downtown Austin is impossible - traffic is awful, and finding a parking spot takes forever - so I'll take Lyft, and the bus when I can, instead,” she says. In fact, 60% of Lyft passengers report using their personal vehicles less because of Lyft, which means fewer cars on the road, and, ultimately, less time-wasting traffic.

Being car-free is especially important, she says, for those happy hour meetings. “In the film world, everything is a networking event, and there are usually drinks involved. Austin's busses don't necessarily run through the night, so knowing I always have Lyft as a safe ride home is really important.”

On May 7, voters will decide the future of ridesharing in Austin.

Commit to vote for Prop 1 to keep safe, reliable transportation in our city.

 

Political advertising paid for by Ridesharing Works for Austin

 

 

 

Lyft Line is Now in San Diego!

High five, San Diego. Lyft Line is here and rides are only $5 within our discount zone for a limited time only. We're talking from Gaslamp Quarter to  Newport Avenue for $5.

Sample Fares

How Lyft Line Works
 

Think of your recent rides. Remember all those empty seats? Imagine if they were filled with other riders traveling the same way, and you all split the cost. That's Lyft Line in a nutshell.

Request

Select Line mode. Enter your destination and request a ride. Line prices are fixed upfront.

 

 

 

Match

Get matched with others. Even if you don't match with anyone, you still enjoy the quoted price.

 

 

Go

Hop in. Line takes you door-to-door and always costs less than original Lyft.

 

 

 

Improving Transportation Together

 

"I am proud to announce that Lyft has selected San Diego to launch its innovative, ride-share service. This is a major win for the region's innovation economy and will help us make our great city more green. This service is a perfect complement to San Diego's new Climate Action Plan, which is dedicated to making our city more sustainable by moving to transportation options like this that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” - Kevin L. Faulconer, Mayor of San Diego

 

 

Take a ride and let us know what you think!

Valid for Lyft Line rides only. User will be charged $5 and an extra $1 for an additional rider. Rides must originate and end within qualifying $5 zone. Not valid with other offers. Limited time only. Subject to Lyft's Terms of Service.

 

 

 

Lyft Line is Now in Silicon Valley!

High five, Silicon Valley. Lyft Line is here and rides are only $5 within our discount zone for a limited time only. We're talking from SJC Airport to SJSU for $5.

Sample Fares

How Lyft Line Works
 

Think of your recent rides. Remember all those empty seats? Imagine if they were filled with other riders traveling the same way, and you all split the cost. That's Lyft Line in a nutshell.

Request

Select Line mode. Enter your destination and request a ride. Line prices are fixed upfront.

 

 

Match

Get matched with others. Even if you don't match with anyone, you still enjoy the quoted price.

 

 

Go

Hop in. Line takes you door-to-door and always costs less than original Lyft.

 

 

 

Improving Transportation Together
 

“Traffic is a vexing problem in Silicon Valley. Thankfully, our valley is known for producing innovative solutions to vexing problems. I'm so pleased to see the popular Lyft Line service expanded from San Francisco to San Jose. Offering a 60% reduction for those who want to share their ride with others, this creates a real incentive for ridesharing,” - Carl Guardino, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group

“Silicon Valley's innovation renaissance is a major boon for our economy. However, we are plagued with some of the highest traffic congestion in the state and in the nation. I have long championed a multi-pronged approach to alleviating Bay Area gridlock. I welcome Lyft Line's investment into my district in San Jose as a potential alternative to single-occupancy vehicles and as a means to connect commuters to other transit alternatives that will improve ridership, reduce traffic congestions, and lower emissions.” - Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-CA)

Take a ride and let us know what you think!

Valid for Lyft Line rides only. User will be charged $5 and an extra $1 for an additional rider. Rides must originate and end within qualifying $5 zone. Not valid with other offers. Limited time only. Subject to Lyft's Terms of Service.

Lyft Line is Now in Philadelphia!

High five, Philadelphia. Lyft Line is here and rides are only $5 within our discount zone for a limited time only. We're talking from Rittenhouse Square to South Philly Stadiums for $5.

Sample Fares

How Lyft Line Works
 

Think of your recent rides. Remember all those empty seats? Imagine if they were filled with other riders traveling the same way, and you all split the cost. That's Lyft Line in a nutshell.

Request

Select Line mode. Enter your destination and request a ride. Line prices are fixed upfront.

 

 

 

 

Match

Get matched with others. Even if you don't match with anyone, you still enjoy the quoted price.

 

 

 

Go

Hop in. Line takes you door-to-door and always costs less than original Lyft.

 

 

 

 

Take a ride and let us know what you think!

Valid for Lyft Line rides only. User will be charged $5 and an extra $1 for an additional rider. Rides must originate and end within qualifying $5 zone. Not valid with other offers. Limited time only. Subject to Lyft's Terms of Service.

Lyft and NLC4 Partner for Progress

Building meaningful dialogue about important social issues is a natural extension of Lyft's mission to reconnect communities through better transportation.

Lyft is excited to announce a partnership with the New Leaders Council Progressive Action Initiative (NLC4) on its Building America's Innovation Economy Project. Through this collaboration, Lyft will work with the New Leaders Council to produce policy research and engage with NLC's local chapters to pursue a better understanding of the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of ridesharing, and the new innovative economy.

“As someone who is dedicated to fostering new ideas, I am excited that Lyft, a major influence in today's new landscape, is teaming up with the NLC community to craft new ideas for the innovation economy,” said NLC4 Chairman Chris Kelly. “Lyft's leadership is already shown in their projects driving rideshare access in underserved communities and having a nearly 50% female executive team, I am very excited to see what this partnership will come up with next.”

"Lyft is thrilled to be partnering with NLC4 to work with community leaders on smart policies to promote the innovative economy,” said Lyft VP of Government Relations Joseph Okpaku. “As a company that provides safe and inclusive transportation options, as well as economic opportunities for communities across the country, Lyft shares NLC4's goals of using technology to benefit society."

We're proud to call NLC4 an official partner and look forward to the progress we can make together.

 

An Update on Our International Partnerships

Late last year, we announced partnerships with several of the world's leading ride services, including China's Didi and Southeast Asia's Grab. With more than 15 million people traveling between our continents every year for business, leisure, and education, we came together with a shared goal to  improve the international travel experience for our passengers.

This week, we're kicking off our first public betas. Soon, Didi, Grab, and Lyft passengers traveling abroad will be able to request rides using the apps they already know and love, and be matched with reliable local rides in the country they're visiting. Imagine you're a Didi user traveling to San Francisco – you can step off the plane, tap your Didi app, and get a Lyft from SFO to a taqueria in the Mission or a business meeting in Menlo Park.

Our seamless, behind-the-scenes product integrations mean there's no need to download a new app, create another account, or set up your payment information again. You don't even need to carry the local currency to pay for your rides or explain where you want to go in an unfamiliar language. 

Our work with Didi and Grab will expand over the course of the year. This week, Didi passengers traveling to the U.S. will be able to request a ride with Lyft. (Lyft drivers – get ready to greet your new passengers soon!) In the coming weeks, Grab and Lyft passengers traveling between the U.S. and Southeast Asia will be able to ride on partner platforms. Later this year, we'll expand with additional partners in more countries.

Together, we're making it easier and more enjoyable to get a ride, no matter where you are.

Lyft × Fox Theater Oakland

We know Bay Area passengers love to get their live music fix at the Fox. Luckily, Lyft offers seamless transportation to and from the venue. Avoid the fight for parking, post-show crowds, and drinking and driving. Your Lyft ride is just minutes away at the drop of a pin.

The Fox Theater always features the nation's best artists. But just in case you can't decide how to fill that musical void in your life, here are some of our favorite upcoming shows:

Tori Kelly: If you're in the mood for acoustics, Tori Kelly is your go-to. Nominated for six musical awards in 2015, including Best New Artist, she's an upcoming star with the makings of Grammy talent.

Gregory Porter: Gregory Porter features a timeless jazz sound. His style of singing has led him to be nationally acclaimed as this generation's most soulful singer-songwriter.

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals: Looking for an eclectic music experience? Ben Harper is a three time Grammy Award winner and features an array of genres including blues, reggae, and rock.

Widespread Panic: For nearly three decades, Widespread Panic has shared their southern rock music with the nation, selling over three million copies of their 50 albums.

Curious who else Fox Theater has lined up this year? Check out their current calendar and get your tickets while you still can!

Stay in-the-know on the Bay's best offerings by following @lyft_SF on Twitter!

P.S.: Haven't given us a try yet? Visit www.lyft.com/invited/LYFT2FOX to download the app and request a ride. Even better, you'll earn up to $50 of free credit to get you started.

It's Official, T-Mobile Arena Has Arrived!

The grand opening celebration of T-Mobile Arena kicks off tonight, April 6th, with a performance by hometown heroes The Killers, Wayne Newton and Shamir; a nod to Vegas' past, present and future.

Las Vegas is growing up. With a population of over 2 million residents, the city has become far more than just a hotspot for weekend fun and bachelor parties. Locals have dreamed of this moment for a long time: an official arena to be proud of, and with it, a shot at one day housing Vegas' own professional sports franchise. Hockey is a highly anticipated option for the 2017-2018 season.

In the meantime, you can look forward to tons of big shows and exclusive performances:

• NICKI MINAJ with special guest Ariana Grande
• GUNS N' ROSES with special guest Alice in Chains (SOLD OUT)
• BILLY JOEL
• JANET JACKSON
• GARTH BROOKS with Trisha Yearwood

For more information on these events and to purchase tickets, check out the T-Mobile Arena Official Website.

An added bonus: T-Mobile Arena is located in Las Vegas' newest strip destination, The Park, an immersive outdoor dining and entertainment district, set between the Monte Carlo and New York-New York. Wether you're looking for quick bites before a show or a night on the town with close friends, The Park's abundance of new restaurants and entertainment venues are sure to tickle your fancy.

Arrive in style with Lyft and avoid all frustrations of navigating The Strip, finding parking and leaving with thousands of other attendees. If you're new to Lyft, download the app and enter code TMOARENA to receive $50 in ride credit!

Photo credit: MapQuest

Five Days. Six Cities. A Lyft Line First.

From April 11-15, Lyft Line will launch in six of our fastest growing cities: Denver, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Jose, Seattle, and Newark. That's right, six cities in just five days. 

Back in 2014, we created Lyft Line to offer affordable everyday transportation. Line connects you with others going the same way, so you split the price - which is always less than original Lyft. Started in San Francisco, Line will soon be available in 15 metropolitan cities. To date, Line makes up for almost 40% of total rides in communities where it's available. 

“Lyft's mission is to make our communities better by bringing positive change to transportation – Lyft Line is the heart of that movement,” said Logan Green, Lyft co-founder and CEO. “We are growing and scaling at an incredible pace, which means that we can offer Lyft Line in more markets. Today's news means that we now offer 25% of Americans the option to affordably share their rides through Lyft Line, which means fewer cars on the road across the U.S.”

We're excited to take another step - or in this case six - towards making affordable transportation the standard, not the exception.

Lyft Expands Its Executive Team Adding Two VPs

We are thrilled to welcome two tech industry veterans to Lyft: Vice President of Growth Ran Makavy, and Vice President of Product Design, Henrique Penha. Ran joins Lyft from Facebook and brings incredible experience leveraging data science, deep market analysis, innovation, and hard technology to create products used by hundreds of millions of people. Henrique comes to Lyft from Apple where the focus of his work was making increasingly complex products and services simpler and easier to use.

Henrique Penha

Ran Makavy

In his role at Lyft, Ran will be focused on accelerating the growth of the business as we continue to change the way people think about car ownership and transportation. He was the founder and CEO of Sequoia Capital-backed Snaptu, a platform that allows mobile apps to run on any cell phone, including feature phones, which was acquired by Facebook in 2011. Snaptu - now known as “Facebook for Every Phone” or “Facebook Lite” - has over 200 million monthly active users and 1 billion downloads. Ran also led the team that started Internet.org, an effort to bring affordable internet access to everyone. Prior to founding Snaptu, he worked  on the initial team at Odigo, which was acquired by Comverse, and ran product at Followap, which was acquired by NeuStar. Ran holds a computer science degree and an MBA.

As VP of Product Design, Henrique will focus on the overall product experience. He'll take a design-driven approach to creating and imagining the way we navigate our urban landscapes and communities.

He joins Lyft from Apple's User Interface Team, where he led the development of multiple innovative software experiences across all of Apple's products. Prior to Apple, Henrique created Google's Android Design team and studio in London, leading the design of future components and services of the Android platform. Originally from Brazil, he holds a B.S. in Communication from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais and a MS in Communication Studies from Boston University.

Ran and Henrique are joining Lyft at a time of unprecedented growth. Already this year Lyft closed on a $1 billion round of funding which included a $500 million investment from General Motors; launched operations, Lyft Line, and airport service in cities across the country; teamed up with California's MTC to launch Lyft Carpool; and together with GM, announced Express Drive making sure everyone who wants to be a Lyft driver has access to a qualifying vehicle.

We are excited to have Ran and Henrique on board as we continue fueling our forward momentum and working toward our vision of reconnecting people and communities through better transportation.

Lyft × SeaTac Airport

Seattle, meet your new airport ride.

Lyft has officially landed at Seattle-Tacoma Int'l airport. To celebrate, we're offering travelers $5 off each of their next two rides to or from SeaTac for the next three weeks. Simply enter the below code in the 'Payment' section of the app.

$5 Off Two Rides
to or from SeaTac Int'l Airport

Or, enter FLYSEATAC in the 'Payment' section of the app.

Getting Picked Up at SeaTac
Once you grab your baggage, head to the parking garage using the sky bridge (accessible from both the Baggage Claim and Ticketing levels in the Main Terminal). When you enter the garage, head down one floor to the Ground Transportation Level. Look for the the 'Rideshare/TNC' signs and wait there for your Lyft driver

Getting Dropped Off at SeaTac
On the way, let your driver know which airline you're flying. They'll drop you off curbside.

 

Each code is good for $5 off each of two rides to or from SeaTac Int'l Airport. Credits must be used by 04/21/2016. Limited time only. Restrictions and Lyft's Terms of Service apply.

 

Lyft × SeaTac Airport

Seattle, meet your new airport ride.

Lyft has officially landed at Seattle-Tacoma Int'l airport. To celebrate, we're offering travelers $5 off each of their next two rides to or from SeaTac for the next three weeks. Simply enter the below code in the 'Payment' section of the app.

$5 Off Two Rides
to or from SeaTac Int'l Airport

Or, enter FLYSEATAC in the 'Payment' section of the app.

Getting Picked Up at SeaTac
Once you grab your baggage, head to the parking garage using the sky bridge (accessible from both the Baggage Claim and Ticketing levels in the Main Terminal). When you enter the garage, head down one floor to the Ground Transportation Level. Look for the the 'Rideshare/TNC' signs and wait there for your Lyft driver

Getting Dropped Off at SeaTac
On the way, let your driver know which airline you're flying. They'll drop you off curbside.

 

Each code is good for $5 off each of two rides to or from SeaTac Int'l Airport. Credits must be used by 04/21/2016. Limited time only. Restrictions and Lyft's Terms of Service apply.