Lyft Challenges Baltimore Residents to Ditch Car for 30 Days

Ridesharing has already changed the way Americans depend on owning a car and how we get around cities – but now it’s time to take an even bolder step toward creating a new future of mobility. Today, Lyft is announcing Ditch Your Car, a program in Baltimore offering over $500 of transportation credit to give up their cars for 30 days from October 8 to November 6 in favor of getting around town via Lyft rides, Zipcar rentals and public transportation through the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA).

Starting September 26th, 50 Baltimore-area residents will be able to register at ditchwithlyft.com/Baltimore for the opportunity to receive credit towards Lyft, Zipcar and MTA.

“The way that people move around cities is changing faster than ever, and we are excited to challenge Baltimore residents to change their everyday habits and give up their car for a month,” said Mike Heslin, Market Manager for Lyft Baltimore. “Lyft alone is not the overall solution to overcome transportation hurdles, but by partnering with Zipcar and MTA we are able to create a full menu of mobility options for Baltimore residents.”

“Every day, more and more people ditch their personal cars in Baltimore and instead use a range of mobility options to get around from car sharing to ride hailing,” said Smokey West, Zipcar Regional General Manager, Mid-Atlantic/Southeast. “We’re excited to join Lyft in this fun 30-day challenge that’ll encourage even more Baltimoreans to go car-free. At Zipcar, we’re big fans of any effort to make it easier to live without a personal car.”

Here’s how it works:

1. Sign up here (link to ditchwithlyft.com/Baltimore). 50 people will be randomly selected to participate.
2. Once chosen for the challenge, you’ll receive an email with the details of the program(including transportation credits!)
3. Transportation credits to get around the city for one month, including:
   1. $300 in Lyft credits
   1. $132 (a month subscription) in Zipcar credits
   1. $72 in MTA credits (*excludes MARC tickets)
4. The Challenge starts October 8 and ends November 6.

Since day one, we’ve believed cities should be built around people, not cars or parking lots. Using a mix of multimodal options, it’s possible to rework cities and ditch personal cars. Lyft is committed to being a part of the solution to reduce congestion, carbon footprint and the pain points of personal car ownership in Baltimore.

About Lyft:
Lyft was founded in June 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmer to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation. Lyft is the fastest growing rideshare company in the U.S. and is available to 95 percent of the US population as well as in Ontario, Canada. Lyft is preferred by drivers and passengers for its reliable and friendly experience, and its commitment to effecting positive change for the future of our cities, as the first rideshare company to offset carbon emissions from all rides globally.