'Stranger Things' Experience Hitting Philly Lyft Cars This Weekend

PHILADELPHIA – Those planning to use the Lyft ride share app to hit the town this weekend in Philadelphia may experience stranger things than they normally expect during their rides, as Lyft and Netflix are teaming up to give riders a "Stranger Things" experience ahead of the hit series' highly-anticipated second season premier.

From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 29, Lyft riders in Philly will be able to request a "Strange Mode" ride in the app that will bring the "Stranger Things – Hawkins" experience to life.

What should riders expect of cars in Strange Mode? Radio static, malfunctions, flickering lights and more that will surely send chills up your spine.

You can watch a teaser video here to get a taste of what to expect should you brave Strange Mode:

While using the Lyft app during those times, vehicle icons seen on the Lyft map will feature Stranger Things-related designs, including the red neon look seen in the science fiction-horror show's intro, waffles, and other designs fans will recognize

"We’re excited to share this one-of-a kind experience with Lyft passengers in celebration Stranger Things Season Two," Andrew Woolf, Lyft's Pennsylvania General Manager, said. "Strange Mode brings a new experience to Lyft passengers in Philadelphia, and I am thrilled to have it available in our city. We've seen tremendous growth in Philadelphia and we wanted to show our appreciation by delivering a unique experience for passengers here-- just in time for Halloween."

The second season, simply called "Stranger Things 2" picks up where the first season – rated a 95 percent fresh by Rotten Tomatoes – left off. The series is set in small-town Hawkins, Indiana in the 1980s where a group of young friends search for their pal who becomes trapped in an alternate dimension called the "Upside Down" and enlist the help of a telekinetic-powered girl on their rescue mission.

The show made waves with its strong performances from the young cast and its many homages to classic 80s films from the likes of Stephen Spielberg, John Hughes, Stephen King, and more.

The show's first season went on to win five Emmy awards.

"Lyft is a company that is all about creating experiences for our passengers," Ethan Eyler, Lyft Director of Ride Experience, said. "We like to think of the car as our stage and that is just what we did in partnership with Netflix, by creating a spooky ride for Stranger Things 2."

Stranger Things 2 premiers Friday, Oct. 27 on Netflix.

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