From a spike in gym visits to February bouncebacks, Lyft timelines and before-and-after data show where, when, and for how long Dry January participants get through the month.

Dry January: What people do instead of drink in the New Year

From bar to barre: Where we’re going this Dry January

Jools Lebron would be impressed with the word that saw a surprising 35% spike in reader comments this year. Plus: read some standout reader compliments.

Lyft’s Word of the Year is a TikTok favorite

Lyft riders can’t stop using this word — and it’s VERY 2024

Traveling for the holidays? From IAH’s low-cost parking to high-speed internet at SFO, we ranked the largest U.S. airports on everything from food options to baggage handling time to the cost of Lyft to get there.

Best airports in the U.S.: convenience, cost, efficiency, and more

The 10 best airports in the United States

Thanksgiving 2024: the best and worst times to travel and the cities that drink the most before the holiday.

The best day to travel — and hit the bars — before Thanksgiving

Swifties spent $1,300 on average per show between tickets, travel, outfits, and lodging. A Lyft analysis reveals how that spending boosted economies in nearly every city she performed in. 

How Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour boosted local economies

When Taylor comes to town: The economic impact of the Eras Tour 

Here’s how the liveliest late-night cities celebrate the weekend — including the hottest bars, clubs, and bites to order once you get home.

Best cities for nightlife and late-night cravings in the U.S.

The best U.S. cities for nightlife and late-night cravings

Charli XCX concertgoers demonstrate what “brat girl summer” really means — and how they compare to fans of Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Billie Eilish.

What is brat? The meaning behind the summer trend

Lyft data reveals: What is ‘brat’?

Nearly 3 million people used Lyft to go to the polls, drop off a ballot, or register to vote — making it an important tool for improving voter access nationwide.

Voter access is improving with rideshare

Rideshare’s impact on voting, by the numbers

Ride share data tells us where Americans are voting, how they’re getting there, and how long it takes to wait in line and cast a ballot.

Election Day polling places: distance, wait times, and more

The Lyft Voting Report: Where, how, and when Americans get to the polls

Beachgoers, look no further than UCSD. For proximity to galleries, check out SCAD. And more stats on where students spend their time, based on Lyft ride data.

College and university rankings, rideshare edition

Where college students went in 2024

Save 13 hours per year on a shorter commute in these cities that boast shorter, quicker, cheaper, and less congested commutes than the average ride to work — whether via car or public transit.  

U.S. cities with the easiest commutes

The best cities for commuters 

A Citi Bike study reveals how, when, and where the different generations travel around the city, ranging from Gen Z all the way up to the Silent Generation.

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