Lyft Funds Rides, Shares Data In Celebration Of Jazz Fest

 

NEW ORLEANS — In celebration of New Orleans residents attending Jazz Fest this week, Lyft, the the fastest growing rideshare company in the United States, looked into its local data to find exactly how people are getting to Jazz Fest, as well as the impact made on New Orleans Lyft drivers.

In looking at New Orleans data during Jazz Fest last year, Lyft found:

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  • The Jazz Fest Fairgrounds was the top destination passengers rode to 
  • There was more than an 80% increase in tips to Lyft drivers
  • 7 p.m. was the most popular time to take a ride
  • There was more than a 10% increase in passengers splitting the fare

Additionally, Lyft will be offering 50% off one ride for Jazz Fest using code JFNOLA18.

“We’re excited to celebrate Jazz Fest and allow local Lyft riders to enjoy the festival with other New Orleans residents,” said Jessica Inman, market manager for Lyft New Orleans. “Lyft provides passengers a responsible and reliable ride to the festival, while also offering Lyft drivers a flexible earning opportunity.”

– by Alexa Harrison, associate news editor

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