Lyft Ride Smart at Ohio State

Lyft Ride Smart at Ohio State offers eligible students discounted rides, inside the university-designated service area, from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Each month, 10,000 discounted rides will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis with the average cost expected to be $1 to $2. Once the monthly allotment of 10,000 discounted rides is exhausted, Lyft’s normal service rates will apply for the remainder of the month. Prices may be impacted by distance, traffic, time of day, special events and prime time surcharges.

COVID-19 Safety

To protect the health and safety of passengers, “shared” rides have been temporarily suspended to eliminate the possibility of users riding with another passenger they do not know. Users must now select "Lyft" as their shared ride option in personal mode to qualify for the university discount. Everyone should wear a face mask when using public transportation. Lyft has initiated additional health and safety measures through a Personal Health Certification program. Learn more.

Already have a Lyft account? Go to your account profile and link it to your Ohio State student email to qualify for discounted rides.

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