CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Rideshare company Lyft has officially launched in Clarksville.
Starting Jan. 26, local passengers will be able to request a ride by downloading the Lyft app.
The launch is the first wave of launches across the country as Lyft expands to over 100 new cities throughout 2017.
Lyft currently covers 55 percent of the U.S. population (177 million people), and by the end of this year, Lyft will service nearly three-quarters of the country (231 million people).
How Lyft Works:
1. Request: Whether you’re riding solo or with friends, you’ve got options. Just tap request and a driver’s there.
2. Ride: After just a few taps in the Lyft app, a carefully-screened driver will be on their way to you — just set your pickup point.
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 LYFTLOVE17 to receive $5 off their first Lyft ride anywhere.
More information can be found on Lyft’s website.
Rideshare service Uber also launched in Clarksville last year.