The Central Ohio Transit Authority (Cota) is now displaying affordable public transportation options in Lyft's app, including departures for its nearby fixed-route service.
The integration allows Lyft's ride-share and Go Go Bike Share customers to compare more of their transportation options in the Columbus area.
Customers can also see transit lines and approaching vehicles on the map or they can enter a destination for a complete itinerary from start to finish.
For nearby destinations, Lyft shows walking directions alongside Cota and ride-share options.
Cota says 44% of Lyft riders do not own a personal vehicle and 55% have reported using Lyft to get to or from public transit in the past.
Caroline Samponaro, head of transit, bike and scooter policy at Lyft, says: “Now more than ever, it’s important for riders who may not own a personal vehicle, to be able to access all of their transportation options in a single place whether that be public transit, bike-share or ride-share."
"The future of transportation is about giving riders options and empowering them with the information they need to decide how to best get where they’re going quickly, affordably and sustainably.”
