Are you ever on campus after dark and worried about walking back home alone? Lyft and Ohio State have collaborated to create a Ride Smart program in which students have access to safe rides at a discounted price. Students within the university area (outlined in the image below) are eligible for discounted rides from 9 PM to 7 AM. Every month, the first 10,000 rides within this program will be discounted with the average cost being around $1 or $2. It is a first-come, first-served bias.
This is a great program to use if you’re within the service boundaries! To be part of the program, make sure to link your Lyft account with your Ohio State email. To learn more about the Lyft Ride Smart program, please visit https://ttm.osu.edu/ride-smart.
To ensure your health and safety, Lyft has safety precautions in place. The “shared” rides option has been suspended to eliminate the possibility of users riding with another passenger they do not know. You must now select “Lyft” as your shared ride option in personal mode to qualify for the university discount. Please wear a face mask when using public transportation. Lyft has also initiated additional health and safety measures through a Personal Health Certification program. For more information about the Personal Health Certification program, please visit https://www.lyft.com/blog/posts/lyft-launching-health-safety-program.