Can public transit and TNCs get along? Expanding the reach of transit with Lyft

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Lyft riders can now take shared rides to and from select Metro rail stations during weekday rush hour for a $3 flat fare. Once Lyft riders take three hared rides, they will receive an email with a link and information to redeem ten dollars of credit on their TAP accounts. Using the taptogo.net platform, Lyft customers could then choose to push the credit to their TAP cards or use it to purchase rides on Metro Bike Share. We believe that this model can lead to growing ridership since it increases our customer base, provides easier access to transit and improves mobility in our region. In addition to experimenting with Lyft, Metro is working to find other creative ways to increase ridership through first/last mile options.

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