Lyft launches service in Asheville and Hickory

Posted on — Virginia Daffron
Photo courtesy of Lyft

Media advisory via email from a Lyft spokesperson:

We’re excited to let you know that Lyft, the fastest growing on-demand transportation service in the U.S., is launching in Asheville and Hickory, NC today at 12pm EST, meaning everyone in the area will be able to get a friendly and affordable ride around town with the download of an app. Starting today, Lyft will also be able to take passengers to and from Asheville Regional Airport.

Asheville residents and visitors will now be able to rely on Lyft as their convenient, affordable ride around town, whether they’re heading to work or need a safe ride home after a night out. The Lyft app matches you with local drivers at the tap of a button.

How Lyft Works:

  1. Request: Whether you’re riding solo or with friends, you’ve got options. Tap to request Lyft or Lyft Plus (a larger vehicle to accommodate more).
  2. Ride: Get picked up by the best. Our reliable drivers will get you where you need to go.
  3. Pay: When the ride ends, just pay and rate your driver through your phone.

To celebrate the launch, new passengers will be able to use the code “NCLOVE” to receive $5 off their first Lyft ride.

In the past couple weeks, Lyft unveiled Amp, the next generation mustache – a fun, colorful, and even easier way for passengers to spot their ride. Amp will be rolling out to Asheville by mid 2017 (photos attached).

About Lyft:

Lyft was founded in June 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmer to reconnect people and communities through better transportation. Lyft is the fastest-growing rideshare company in the U.S and is available in more than 200 cities. Lyft is preferred by drivers and passengers for its safe and friendly experience, and its commitment to affecting positive change for the future of our cities.

Driving with Lyft:

Drivers are invaluable to making the platform so successful and are the embodiment of what Lyft is all about. For that reason, Lyft is committed to the care and respect of its drivers and is currently the only ridesharing platform to allow tips. Lyft has over 315k drivers on the road all over the nation, but always looking for more. For those interested in learning more about earning some extra, flexible cash by becoming a Lyft driver, visit the “Drive with Lyft” page.

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About Virginia Daffron
Managing editor, lover of mountains, native of WNC. Follow me @virginiadaffron
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2 thoughts on “Lyft launches service in Asheville and Hickory”

  1. luther blissett

    I noticed an Uber (license plate: “UBER”, I kid you not) parked on Tunnel Road this evening with its hazard lights blinking.

    So, yay Lyft, I suppose, the lesser evil among regulation-dodging driver-stiffing gig economy ride services.

  2. Brenda Korhn

    Looking for service from Asheville reginal airport to Cashiers/Sapphire Valley resort on Hwy 64 in NC

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