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.” 

Not voting? Not an option: A driver shares her family’s story

If you had asked Kamia Johnson what her career goals were a few years ago, she’s not sure she would have had much of an answer. She stopped pursuing her data analytics degree to move to Milwaukee and care for a relative, driving with Lyft to support herself — and putting her ambitions on hold. 

‘A once-in-a-lifetime chance’: How Merit America is offering drivers a new career path

This man lived through the Civil Rights Movement and shares his experience being denied access to the polls — and why he fights for the right every Election Day.

US voting rights history is a reminder of the importance of voting

He was denied the right to vote. Today, he drives others to the polls

Getting to the polls remains a major obstacle, with 29% of young Americans reporting that they didn’t vote previously due to lack of transportation.


To expand voter access, we need better transportation 

Why transportation access is key to voting

Need some motivation to vote? 3 immigrants from Russia, Afghanistan, and Guatemala share why voting is so imperative — and a freedom they say we shouldn’t take for granted.

Why voting is important: First-timers share their stories

New citizens share the experience of voting for the first time

A new feature that helps pair women and nonbinary riders and drivers matched two women for nearly 100 days — and now they’re practically family.

How Lyft’s Women+ Connect led to a family-like friendship

This driver took the same rider to work for 100-plus days. Now, they’re practically family.

Your commute doesn’t have to be a drag. A psychologist explains how to optimize the ride to work for your physical and mental wellbeing.

How to improve your mental health on the way to work

Commutes aren’t created equal: How to shape your commute for your mental health

Accessibility is a top priority for Lyft, with WAV rides available in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, LA, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, and San Francisco.

Wheelchair accessible rides are here for you on Lyft

“It’s essential to my life”: The outsize impact of wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Women’s sports have paved the way for LGBTQ+ visibility, led by the WNBA’s Pride nights. Grab a rainbow jersey and head to a WNBA event in Phoenix, Seattle, or Dallas — plus some soccer options.  

To celebrate Pride Month, head to a WNBA Pride game

How women’s sports paved the way for Pride nights — and LGBTQ+ visibility

This Pride Month, grab a drink or enjoy drag brunch at these lesbian-friendly bars in the Bay Area.

 Pride Month 2024: 3 Can't-Miss Lesbian Bars in SF

The Bay Area’s new wave of lesbian bars

Juneteenth — now a federal holiday — commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. Here are three ways to celebrate in Queens, Portland, and Phoenix. 

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