Lyft’s Popular Women+ Connect Feature is Now Available Nationwide
Women+ Connect, a highly-requested feature that lets women and nonbinary riders and drivers ride together more often, is now available nationwide. This expanded rollout was in direct response to the strong demand we’ve seen since the launch back in September. Since then, millions of people - drivers and riders - have been using this feature. We’re excited to make it available in more than 240 markets across the nation today.
The last year has been dominated by women breaking barriers. From making history at the box office to world tours and award shows, women are going places. At Lyft, it’s our goal to get them where they’re going comfortably and confidently. Women+ Connect offers more control over the rideshare experience for women and nonbinary riders and drivers. Lyft recognizes and supports women's unique needs for flexible earning opportunities, whether they're prioritizing family schedules, building their own business, or simply earning good money while meeting great people in their communities.
“I’ve noticed a change in the riders I’ve picked up since using Women+ Connect, particularly during the weekends. On Friday and Saturday, I’m pretty much just driving women at night and I just feel safer. Since it launched, I’ve been telling every single one of my riders (even including men!) about Women+ Connect, and they’re all so excited about it.” — Gabriela, a driver in Chicago.
“I'm back using Lyft again because I feel safe. From calling for a ride in the middle of the night or when I need to fly, I feel safe.” — Katie, a rider in Austin, Texas.
Women+ Connect launched in September in five early access cities, then expanded to an additional 50 cities just over a month later. The response from riders and drivers has been incredible:
“Drivers and riders asked for it, and Lyft is the only rideshare company with Women+ Connect in the US,” said Lyft CEO David Risher. “When rideshare is better for women and nonbinary people, rideshare is better for everyone. We’re proud to bring the comfort and camaraderie of Women+ Connect to millions across the country.”
Driving and riding with peace of mind
We’re always working on new ways to empower drivers and riders. To build an equitable platform where women and nonbinary people can thrive, we need to build a platform where they feel comfortable. And both drivers and riders have told us they feel more comfortable and at ease while ridesharing with Women+ Connect.
Beyond Women+ Connect, Lyft has built a range of other features and partnerships to give drivers and riders peace of mind. These include:
So whether you live in Wichita, Worcester, Winston-Salem, or Waco — check out Women+ Connect for your next night out or week behind the wheel: lyft.com/Women+.
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4moThis is how Lyft support reacted after admitting their erroneous charges to my card. REALLY? How about just reversing the charges$346 in one week.
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4moThis is the worst company I've dealt with. I stopped driving for them years ago and stopped using the service. I have now had $346.68 charged to my credit card in the last week. I have not used Lyft and these are not my charges. I've tried the morons at Lyft Support twice and they admit the charges are errors and want me to call the person they think they should have charged to sort it out with them. How incredibly rude and stupid is that. I am now starting my public campaign to show anyone that will listen how Lyft has treated me and stolen my money. All communication with support to follow as proof .
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5mohttps://fb.watch/qrw-GvGPh_/?mibextid=CDWPTG
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5moI had my first ride w a women driver to the Seattle airport and was great❣️
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5moanother opportunity to continue spreading the BIG LIE, that 70% thing... meanwhile many people can't decide who is the worst liar, trump or Lyft